Let’s admit that it’s the world of sports that indeed has some wholesome moments to offer. It’s not always about the heated rivalries, the frustrations, and the disappointments. Sometimes it’s about celebrating the connections that sport brings. Which brings us to the Bassett family, where Bo Bassett isn’t the only cause for celebration. With his NCAA future locked in with the Hawkeyes, it looks like wrestling talent simply runs deep in this family, with the younger brother now following in Bo’s footsteps.

With Keegan Bassett earning a spot on the 2025 U17 Men’s (Cadet) World Team, it’s indeed a big moment for the family. But no one was prouder than Bo Bassett, with his heartfelt reaction captured in video by Andrew Gasber of DrewBlogs Media. “I don’t even know if words can explain,” said Bassett with a shake of his head. “Going to worlds, it’s crazy. I’m so proud of him. He worked so hard, he’s unbelievable… so, wow. It’s crazy, Keegan’s the man.”

The caption of the post perfectly captured Bassett’s emotional response to his brother’s big achievement: “Happy tears ! @bo.bassett is THE proudest big brother in the WORLD! Bo might not have finished the way he wanted to. But @keegan.bassett JUST MADE A WORLD TEAM!!!!” And how could he not be in tears, right? After all, Bassett has been the first one to see him grow and reach this point in his career. And his words? Truly heartwarming.

Not only was he proud, he also saw Keegan and his achievement as a source of inspiration. Because when asked about his next move, he didn’t hesitate to speak about his upcoming World Team Trials. “Gotta be like Keegan, you know? So proud,” he said with a big smile because at that moment he was the proudest big brother in the world, who was all set to chase his own big moment.

Bo Bassett’s next move is all set amidst the younger one’s U17 prep

There’s no shortage of headline worthy news when it comes to Bo Bassett, especially with his infamous 5am daily workouts. And with his Hawkeyes future locked in, he’s all set to take his steps further into the wrestling world while preparing for the World Team Trials!

“I got next year in U20 too! I will be wrestling in the Senior WTT in Kentucky for 65 kgs. God bless sir,” he declared officially. And that says a lot about the kind of mindset and drive Bo Bassett brings to the table, right?

Now with two brothers in the same world—Bo setting his sights on the World Team Trials and Keegan preparing for his tournament—it feels like something special is brewing. And for the family? Nothing more than simply being proud of two sons fighting on massive stages under the same spotlight.