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Thomas Gilman’s Suspension, Snyder at Final X & U20 Team Trials Take Shape

Published May 27th, 2025 by Justin Basch

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we cover everything from who’s still in the transfer portal to the recent 18-month USADA suspension of Thomas Gilman, and signs pointing to Kyle Snyder’s return at Final X. We dive into updates on the Real American Freestyle movement, Lehigh adding women’s wrestling, and the increasingly competitive Junior World Team Trials. We also explore the impact of the same-day best-of-three format—and wrap by asking: Where is Iowa this freestyle season?

10:50 - Who is Left in the Transfer Portal?
13:45 - Thomas Gilman Suspended for 18 months
25:45 - Sounds like Kyle Snyder is Competing at Final X
33:00 - Real American Freestyle Update
39:10 - Lehigh Adds Women’s Wrestling
47:45 - Junior World Team Trials Continue to Heat Up
01:00:10 - The Advantage of Best of 3 Same Day in Junior World Team Trials
01:18:05 - Where is Iowa this Freestyle Season?

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