Kevin Dresser announced that a total of four Cyclones will return and use their extra year of eligibility after COVID-19 ended the 2019-20 season.
Dresser will return three of his starters: Ian Parker (141), Jarrett Degen (149) and Sam Colbray (184) .
Heavyweight Ethan Anderson will also make his return.
Here is a breakdown of the returners:
Ian Parker – 141-pounder
- All-American
- 2020 Big 12 Champion
- Three-Time NCAA Qualifier
- Two-Time Big 12 Wrestler of the Week
Jarrett Degen – 149-pounder
- Two-Time All-American
- Four-Time NCAA Qualifier
- 2020 Third place finish at the Big 12 Championships
Degen was unfortunately out most of the 2021 season due to injury.
Sam Colbray – 184-pounds
- All-American
- Three-Time NCAA Qualifier
- 2020 Fourth place finish at the Big 12 Championship
Dresser also announced that they will be bringing back the legendary wrestling robes for the 2021-22 season.
