Clarksville, Ark. – Head Coach Vincent Barber announced the addition of 22 wrestlers to the University of the Ozarks Men's Wrestling roster for the 2024-2025 academic year.
 
The incoming class features an NCAA Division II National Championship Qualifier, three state champions and thirteen state placers spanning over six states.

"We are thrilled to welcome what could be our strongest recruiting class in recent years," said Barber. "Our incoming group of young men are talented, motivated, and ready to contribute to our program's growth. Coach Rankin and I are extremely excited to get these young men on campus and get to work with them right away. We will be a young team next year, very young – only one senior. It's exciting."
 
Barber added, "this recruiting class reflects the diligent efforts of our exceptional staff. Coach Rankin and Howell are outstanding recruiters who have worked tirelessly to identify individuals who will thrive within our program and university and make an instant impact."
 
The Eagles will start the 2024-2025 season with their annual outside dual on November 2.
 
University of the Ozarks Class of 2024:

• Demetri Teddlie – Shreveport, LA – "Demetri will be transferring in to finish his final year of competition. We are extremely excited to have him in purple and white with us for his final year. He was an NCAA Division II National Qualifier at his previous university. We look to make a strong push to Rhode Island in March with him this upcoming season."
• Iyanuoluwa Akingbolagun – Round Rock, TX – "We expect Iyanu to come in and push to be the guy right away. He has a college-ready body and has a high ceiling. He can step in right away for us at 197lbs."
• Javin Douglas - Yukon, OK – "Javin comes to us from Mustang High School, a great program, and has had a lot of success in his prep career, a two-time Oklahoma State Placer, and Geary Invite Placer. He has a high wrestling IQ and a great feel. He can push for the spot immediately and be impactful for us at 133lbs."
• Elijah Teiberis – Jefferson City, MO – "Elijah is a state placer from Missouri who wrestles and competes at a high level. We look forward to working with him and watching him develop and push our lightweights daily."
• Cameron Hebert – Maurice, LA – "Cameron's best wrestling is still ahead of him. He has placed at the Louisiana state championships in high school and has done a good job traveling and competing at many national level events. We are looking forward to having him here and watching him continue his upward progression."
• Trystan Blenis – Hutto, TX – "Trystan is a guy that I am familiar with. I coached him when I had my youth club in Texas. I have kept up with him and watch him develop into a tough young man. I am excited to get back working with him and see him continue to develop."
• Brayden Crouch – Springfield, TN – "Brayden wrapped up his prep career placing in the state tournament. He has a great build and has great fundamentals. He looks to have a lot of fun when he competes, that is important. He will add depth for us in our upper weights." 
• Caden Robison – Stonewall, LA – "Caden comes from a very solid North Desoto program in Louisiana where he was a state finalist. He's going to be a great fit for our program and university, and I can't wait to get him in the room." 
• Michael Gilreath – Keithville, LA – "Michael has won three state titles in Louisiana, so we know he knows how to perform at a high level. We are looking forward to watching that transition to the next level here." 
• Reign Creech – Hannibal, MO – "Reign has a lot of personality and will bring a great energy to the room. He will match that with his high level of competitiveness and be a great addition to our program at 125lbs."
• Minisare Gbee – Bartlett, TN – "Minisare is coming to us from a school we have had success recruiting from previously and is currently coached by two of our program's alumni. We know he will be primed and ready to step into our room day one and be prepared."
• Clyde Adams – Hutto, TX – "Clyde is another guy that I have previously coached many years back. He was a buzzsaw when he was going through the youth circuit and has continued to be one and I can't wait to have him back wrestling for me again."
• Luke Adams – Hutto, TX – "Yes - brothers, and twins. Luke competes and trains, like his brother, at a very high level. They both love wrestling and working hard and will fit in perfect to what we expect from our guys."
• Connor Butter - Lake Charles, LA – "Connor has believed in what we want for our program since day one of the recruiting process. We know he will work hard and be 100% committed to our program and our mission. We are extremely excited to get a guy like Connor on our campus and team."
• Christian Williams – Lilbourn, MO – "We are always happy when a Missouri guy decides to cross state lines. Christian is a hard-working kid who keeps his head down and really enjoys the sport. Guys like him are a great example of who we want in our program."
• Christian Lewis – Belleview, FL – "Christian is coming in after taking a gap year and spending some time coaching. He will add a different type of experience to our room and some maturity to our incoming class."
• Justin Pena-Cook – Greenbrier, AR – "Keeping tough in state talent home is something that is important to us here at the Ozarks. We are happy that Justin has chosen to stay in state to wrestle and we look forward to watching his career here."
• Isaiah Dudley – Pampa, TX – "Isaiah is a guy who has extremely high potential. He is a strong, athletic young man who started wrestling in high school and has a high upside."
• Cael Coulombe - Collierville, TN – "Cael has a great work ethic and great energy. He is a guy who will add a lot of things to our program and push our guys in the room."
• Caleb Melton - Muskogee, OK – "Caleb competes with a chip on his shoulder and competes hard at every opportunity. He always is looking for an opportunity to get better."
• Brett Johnson – Kingwood, TX – "Brett is a state qualifier from Texas who works hard and will look to add some depth around 125 and 133 this upcoming season.  He really enjoys wrestling."

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