The Gophers wrestling program on Monday received a commitment from Koy Hopke of Amery, Wis., the nation's top-ranked heavyweight in the 2024 recruiting class.
Gophers wrestling lands Koy Hopke, nation's top-ranked heavyweight in 2024 class
Hopke committed to the Gophers, where he could join in the heavyweight legacy that includes Gable Steveson, Cole Konrad, Tony Nelson and Brock Lesnar.
May 9, 2023 at 1:27PM
Hopke, the 2022 Under-17 freestyle heavyweight world champion, announced his decision on Twitter, posting, "Beyond excited to announce my commitment to the Minnesota Gophers! I am grateful to my family, coaches, teammates and the many great coaches I have met through this recruiting process. Looking forward to what the future holds!''
A three-time Wisconsin high school state champion, Hopke is the No. 3 overall recruit in the 2024 class as judged by the wrestling website MatScouts. Along with his freestyle world title, he finished eighth in Greco-Roman at the 2022 Under-17 world championships.
Hopke joins a program that has been known for producing standout heavyweights, including two-time NCAA champion and Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, two-time NCAA champs Cole Konrad and Tony Nelson and one-time NCAA titlist and former UFC champ Brock Lesnar.
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