Arizona State 2021 recruiting class ranked # 2 (behind Penn State)

[Bronco 231]

According to this article on the ASU wrestling website Intermat has ranked ASU's 2021 recruiting class # 2 in the nation behind only Penn State.

Also noticed that - according to this article - Fresno State transfer Kyle Parco is listed as 149 lbs (not 141 lbs).

https://thesundevils.com/news/2021/5/12/wrestling-off-season-chess-moves-gain-three-for-2021-22.aspx

So the probable lineup for ASU for 2022 would appear to me to be:

125 - Courtney

133 - McGee

141 - Vasquez

149 - Parco

157 - Teemer

165 - A. Valencia

174 - Munoz

184 - Belshay (if he is returning)

197 - Norfleet

285 - Schultz

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I’m sure he is listed at 149 because that’s where he ended the season. I wouldnt consider that in stone. Great looking lineup. Hopefully get a transfer in to fill in the hole at 184. Would be surprised to see Munoz at 184. Still hoping Coleman can contribute something. 

Edited May 16, 2021 by gobraves101905

[Idaho 1,322]

Chlebove or Vasquez at 141? 

[gobraves101905 138]

That’s a tough one. Chlebove has been wrestling good in freestyle since the season. Remember, Vasquez still has a RS to use also. 

[Idaho 1,322]

8 hours ago, gobraves101905 said:

That’s a tough one. Chlebove has been wrestling good in freestyle since the season. Remember, Vasquez still has a RS to use also. 

True on paper - but I'm not sure how many guys will be taking 2 years to stay out of the lineup rather than just saving the official RS year for down the road if needed. It will be interesting to see what happens given the Chlebove/Lipari situation last season. 

[Bronco 231]

10 hours ago, gobraves101905 said:

That’s a tough one. Chlebove has been wrestling good in freestyle since the season. Remember, Vasquez still has a RS to use also. 

Vasquez - as far as I can see - used his RS year in 2021.  Here are his listed results from WrestleStat and none of these matches were varsity dual matches (and no tournaments either of course).  All of his matches in 2021 were "Extra", matches.   Notice also that he competed at 149 lbs collegiately yet just a week or so ago he competed at 134 lbs.  So it would appear that he was giving up some weight when he competed at 149 lbs.

2021 Season

Video	Opponent	School	Date	Event	Weight	W/L	By	How
	#147 Fox, Gable (3 - 2)	#22 Northern Iowa	02/14	Arizona State Northern Iowa Extra	149	W	DEC	8 - 1
	#129 Robinson, Cameron (6 - 1)	#9 Iowa State	02/14	Iowa State Arizona State Extra	149	L	MD	17 - 3
	#122 Gioffre, Logan (7 - 3)	#44 Cal Poly	02/11	Arizona State Cal Poly Extra	149	L	DEC	7 - 6
	#128 Carr, Warren (3 - 5)	#16 Wyoming	02/06	Arizona State Wyoming Extra	149	W	FALL	4:03
	#172 Picklo, Cam (1 - 3)	#18 Oklahoma	01/08	ASU Oklahoma Extra	149	W	SV-1	7 - 5
	#164 Bianchi, Joseph (4 - 9)	#67 Little Rock	01/02	Arizona State Little Rock Extra Matches	149	W	DEC	12 - 6

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3 hours ago, Bronco said:

Vasquez - as far as I can see - used his RS year in 2021.  Here are his listed results from WrestleStat and none of these matches were varsity dual matches (and no tournaments either of course).  All of his matches in 2021 were "Extra", matches.   Notice also that he competed at 149 lbs collegiately yet just a week or so ago he competed at 134 lbs.  So it would appear that he was giving up some weight when he competed at 149 lbs.

2021 Season

Video	Opponent	School	Date	Event	Weight	W/L	By	How
	#147 Fox, Gable (3 - 2)	#22 Northern Iowa	02/14	Arizona State Northern Iowa Extra	149	W	DEC	8 - 1
	#129 Robinson, Cameron (6 - 1)	#9 Iowa State	02/14	Iowa State Arizona State Extra	149	L	MD	17 - 3
	#122 Gioffre, Logan (7 - 3)	#44 Cal Poly	02/11	Arizona State Cal Poly Extra	149	L	DEC	7 - 6
	#128 Carr, Warren (3 - 5)	#16 Wyoming	02/06	Arizona State Wyoming Extra	149	W	FALL	4:03
	#172 Picklo, Cam (1 - 3)	#18 Oklahoma	01/08	ASU Oklahoma Extra	149	W	SV-1	7 - 5
	#164 Bianchi, Joseph (4 - 9)	#67 Little Rock	01/02	Arizona State Little Rock Extra Matches	149	W	DEC	12 - 6

2021was a free year. No RS needed. 
Also note Chlebove wrestling at 61kg. I always thought he was small and giving up weight at 141. 

Edited May 16, 2021 by gobraves101905

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Speaking of the Title subject - I believe I would rate ASU's class above PSU's as long as Parco is considered part of this class.  ASU has 

Richie Figueroa - 125

Cael Valencia - 165/174

Carter Dibert - 125/133

Max Wilner - 174/184

Parco - 141/149 - 4 years left AA6 @ 149  plus

C O'Hara - 125, R Ramos - 141, J Powell - 149

 

vs PSU 

A Facundo - 165/174

S Van Ness - 149/157

G Steen - 125

M Dean - 184/197 2 years left @X AA 2/8 - In Weights with good returners plus

L Cochran - 184

 

I consider the incoming High school guys very close in ability and I would rate Parco a much better recruit in terms of how he addresses a need for ASU vs Dean who is coming into a crowded area where he will be a minor upgrade at best and conceivably a backup for 2 years.  

 

 

[Bronco 231]

On 5/16/2021 at 1:22 PM, gobraves101905 said:

2021was a free year. No RS needed. 
Also note Chlebove wrestling at 61kg. I always thought he was small and giving up weight at 141. 

He was redshirted last season nonetheless.  

[TobusRex 2,107]

On 5/16/2021 at 3:38 PM, Bronco said:

Vasquez - as far as I can see - used his RS year in 2021.  Here are his listed results from WrestleStat and none of these matches were varsity dual matches (and no tournaments either of course).  All of his matches in 2021 were "Extra", matches.   Notice also that he competed at 149 lbs collegiately yet just a week or so ago he competed at 134 lbs.  So it would appear that he was giving up some weight when he competed at 149 lbs.

2021 Season

Video	Opponent	School	Date	Event	Weight	W/L	By	How
	#147 Fox, Gable (3 - 2)	#22 Northern Iowa	02/14	Arizona State Northern Iowa Extra	149	W	DEC	8 - 1
	#129 Robinson, Cameron (6 - 1)	#9 Iowa State	02/14	Iowa State Arizona State Extra	149	L	MD	17 - 3
	#122 Gioffre, Logan (7 - 3)	#44 Cal Poly	02/11	Arizona State Cal Poly Extra	149	L	DEC	7 - 6
	#128 Carr, Warren (3 - 5)	#16 Wyoming	02/06	Arizona State Wyoming Extra	149	W	FALL	4:03
	#172 Picklo, Cam (1 - 3)	#18 Oklahoma	01/08	ASU Oklahoma Extra	149	W	SV-1	7 - 5
	#164 Bianchi, Joseph (4 - 9)	#67 Little Rock	01/02	Arizona State Little Rock Extra Matches	149	W	DEC	12 - 6

Judging by that record against a bunch of scrubs, Vasquez is little more than  a practice dummy. 

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1 hour ago, TobusRex said:

Judging by that record against a bunch of scrubs, Vasquez is little more than  a practice dummy. 

FWIW, all results are at 149, and he was up 6-1 vs Gioffre and got over aggressive on a turn late and gave up 6. Also got hurt early in the match against Robinson if I remember correctly. While the results aren't good, and his stock is very down at this point, I still expect him to be NCAA qualifier level at 141.

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43 minutes ago, RegularStalling said:

FWIW, all results are at 149, and he was up 6-1 vs Gioffre and got over aggressive on a turn late and gave up 6. Also got hurt early in the match against Robinson if I remember correctly. While the results aren't good, and his stock is very down at this point, I still expect him to be NCAA qualifier level at 141.

Sometimes guys improve a lot between seasons, so you may be right. 

[RegularStalling 52]

Little bit under the radar, but apparently #66 on Willie's 2022 big board, Kaleb Larkin committed to ASU. Beat Josh Saunders at Jr nationals a couple weeks back. Another guy in the 149/157 range. I would expect one of him or Kilic to man the 157 spot for the foreseeable future.

Chlebove, Vasquez, Ramos, Parco, Kilic, Larkin. six high level recruits for likely three weights. Only one I see as a guarantee at this point is Parco. Interested to see how it plays out!

Edited May 23, 2021 by RegularStalling

[gobraves101905 138]

14 hours ago, RegularStalling said:

Little bit under the radar, but apparently #66 on Willie's 2022 big board, Kaleb Larkin committed to ASU. Beat Josh Saunders at Jr nationals a couple weeks back. Another guy in the 149/157 range. I would expect one of him or Kilic to man the 157 spot for the foreseeable future.

Chlebove, Vasquez, Ramos, Parco, Kilic, Larkin. six high level recruits for likely three weights. Only one I see as a guarantee at this point is Parco. Interested to see how it plays out!

Really glad to see this. ASU needs to keep the states best wrestlers. Great legacy signing. Eric was one of the best in school history. 
 

I see that list of wrestlers filling out 3 weight classes, 141-157. Maybe even Larkin pushing up to 165 eventually. 

Edited May 23, 2021 by gobraves101905

[Idaho 1,322]

I’ve been watching Larkin for awhile and he has jumped levels in the last year. He is a good get for ASU. I’m assuming he is Eric’s son? 

[gobraves101905 138]

1 hour ago, Idaho said:

I’ve been watching Larkin for awhile and he has jumped levels in the last year. He is a good get for ASU. I’m assuming he is Eric’s son? 

Yes he is his son. 

[gobraves101905 138]

Valencia is wrestling 186 for Bosco right now. Interesting to see where he and Munoz end up for the 2022-23 season. 

[Housebuye 2,419]

7 hours ago, gobraves101905 said:

Valencia is wrestling 186 for Bosco right now. Interesting to see where he and Munoz end up for the 2022-23 season. 

Wow. That’s high! 

[wrestlingnerd 2,996]

On 5/23/2021 at 3:24 PM, gobraves101905 said:

Really glad to see this. ASU needs to keep the states best wrestlers. Great legacy signing. Eric was one of the best in school history. 

Is Kaleb Eric Larkin’s son?

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3 hours ago, wrestlingnerd said:

Is Kaleb Eric Larkin’s son?

Yes he is 

[wrestlingnerd 2,996]

Just now, gobraves101905 said:

Yes he is 

Thanks for making me feel old. Can’t believe that happened so quickly.