Bo Bassett

About

Bo Bassett (born August 25, 2006) is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competes at 65 kilograms. Bassett became the youngest world champion in history at the 2021 World Cadets Wrestling Championships, and was a gold medalist at the Pan American Wrestling Championships (2021, 2024) and Junior Pan American Games (2025).
Considered one of the top collegiate wrestling prospects after amassing an undefeated high school record, Bassett committed to wrestling for the Virginia Tech Hokies beginning in 2026.
He is currently signed to the Featherweight division of Real American Freestyle (RAF), where he debuted at RAF 03.

Bowen William Bassett was born in Windber, Pennsylvania, the son of nurse Karissa (née Hamilton) and educator William Bassett.
He grew up being a fan of Spencer Lee, and cites him as his inspiration for taking up wrestling. Bassett and Lee have trained together at the Young Guns Wrestling Club in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.
Bassett left Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School after his father was fired as their junior varsity wrestling coach in 2020. He would transfer to Bishop McCort High School, where his father was named head varsity wrestling…