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Duke, Blaze, Mirasola Twins & More — U20 World Team Reactions

Published June 1st, 2025 by Justin Basch

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live on BASCHAMANIA, we react to the news that AJ Ferrari was denied admission at UNC and speculate on Troy Nickerson’s possible return to Army West Point. We then dive deep into the U20 World Team Trials, covering weight-by-weight highlights — including Anthony Knox’s 3 match rebound, Blaze back on the team, Duke’s dominance at 70kg, and Jayden James giving Dee Lockett & the 74kg field a serious push at 74kg. We also talk Henckel’s breakthrough, Mirasola brothers’ dominance, and McEnelly’s gritty win at 86kg. Plus: a U23 Nationals recap and Willie’s next move with Real American Freestyle.

6:15: AJ Ferrari Got Denied at UNC
18:10: Troy Nickerson to Army West Point?
24:05: U20s - 57kg, Knox Turned it Around Late
33:30 - 61kg - Blaze back on a World Team
35:15 - 65kg - Was It a Takedown?
46:15 - 70kg - Duke Back on the Team
49:05 - 74kg - Jayden James is a Dawg, but Lockett Too Much
57:10 - 79kg - Henckel Breaks Through
01:01:10 - 86kg - McEnelly Battles Back to Make Team
01:05:40 - 92kg - Mirasola Back on World Team
01:07:30 - 97kg - Rademacher Continues to Win
01:09:30 - 125kg - Cole Mirasola Again Checks The Box
01:16:30 - U23 Nationals - Who Is on the Team, Finals Rundown
01:31:30 - Willie Takes a Job With Real American Freestyle

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