Spencer Lee
Aug 1, 2012
Hailing out of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, the Franklin Regional product won Three Pennsylvania state titles and was a four-time finalist. On the international circuit, Lee has represented the U.S. on four separate occasions at the world championships between the cadet and junior levels. Lee won a cadet world title in. 2014, and back to back junior world titles in 2015 and 2016. Recruited by major schools such as Penn State, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, and Iowa, Lee ultimately chose the Hawkeyes (alma mater of his club coach Jody Strittmatter) after a long anticipated recruitment.
Real Woods
Aug 1, 2012
Originally hailing from New Mexico, Real Woods made a name for himself at high school prep powerhouse Montini Catholic in the Chicago suburbs. He committed to Stanford as a blue chip recruit, qualifying for three NCAA tournaments in three years after redshirting as a true freshman. In 2022, Woods placed 6th at the NCAA Championships at 141-pounds. Having already secured a degree from Stanford, Woods transferred to Iowa following the completion of the 2021-22 school year.
Jacob Warner
Jun 12, 2014
All-American for the Iowa Hawkeyes, originally from Illinois.
Max Murin
Oct 11, 2014
141 and potential 149-pounder for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Iowa Wrestling
Apr 16, 2021
Rose Cassioppi Commits To Iowa Women's Wrestling
Mar 20, 2023
Iowa women's freestyle coach Clarissa Chun added another key piece to her line-up in advance of the program's inaugural season. Rose Cassioppi, ranked #7 at 164 pounds, has committed to the Hawkeyes.
Anthony Ferrari Commits To Iowa
Mar 20, 2023
Anthony Ferrari is headed to Iowa. The future Hawkeye announced his commitment via social media Monday afternoon.
141 lb Final, Andrew Alirez, Northern Colorado vs Real Woods, Iowa
Mar 19, 2023
Andrew Alirez and Real Woods met in one of the most dramatic NCAA finals of 2023.
Nelson Brands
Nov 20, 2017
Son of Terry and nephew to Tom. Pretty decent pedigree.
2022-23 Iowa Wrestling
Nov 1, 2022
Follow the Iowa Hawkeyes throughout the college wrestling season with news, notes and interviews.
Tom Brands
Nov 25, 2017
Tom Brands is easily rated as one of the top intensity wrestlers this sport has ever seen. His work ethic has rarely, if ever, been matched on the mat. In college, Brands was a force for the Iowa Hawkeyes, capturing the "Gablesque" mentality of the sport by constantly attacking and putting pressure on his opponents. Tom Brands was a four time All-American and three time NCAA national champion in college. He built off his collegiate success and competed for the U.S. in freestyle. Brands won the Gold medal at both the World Championships in 1993 and at the Olympics in Atlanta in 1996.He continues today as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeye program to lead the new generation of Iowa wrestlers.
Tom Brands Reflects On Jacob Warner And Max Murin's Time At Iowa
Mar 18, 2023
Tom Brands discusses his teams performance after session 5 of 2023 NCAA Championships.
Anthony Cassioppi
Nov 20, 2017
Originally from Iowa, now the anchor of the Iowa Hawkeye lineup.
285 lb 3rd Place, Wyatt Hendrickson, Air Force vs Anthony Cassioppi, Iowa
Mar 18, 2023
285 lb 3rd Place, Wyatt Hendrickson, Air Force vs Anthony Cassioppi, Iowa
Iowa Coach Tom Brands On 125 Stunner, Woods Semi Win
Mar 18, 2023
Iowa coach Tom Brands shares his thoughts after Friday night at the NCAA Championships, where the Hawkeyes went 1-2 in the semifinals and 6-0 in the consolations.
