Last night the University of Iowa saw two of it’s lightweight recruits in the class of 2017 de-commit. It started with three-time California state champion Justin Mejia tweeting the following:
https://twitter.com/jmejia106/status/750519680763256835
Mejia was recently ranked #17 by InterMat in the class of 2017 and was rated as Flowrestling’s #2 ranked 120 pound wrestler. Our own Tony Hager cleared up any rumors that Mejia had rescinded his commitment due to another school’s offer.
Justin is not leaving because of another school. Wanted to be a Hawk but it didn't work out.
Currently doesn't have a top school list.
— Tony Hager (@hagertony) July 6, 2016
As a sophomore Mejia gave his verbal to Iowa just weeks after Illinois prep Jason Renteria gave his commitment to the Hawks. Renteria also decided to re-open his recruiting process.
I've thought from Day 1 Iowa was a good fit for me. However, things weren't able to work out. I appreciate the opportunities they gave to me
— J-Rent (@moneyteam__Jay) July 6, 2016
Once again our own Tony Hager was able to provide a quote from Renteria and a list of where he is currently looking.
Jason Renteria's top schools are Illinois, UNC, Nebraska, Mizzou and PSU.
— Tony Hager (@hagertony) July 6, 2016
"Didn't workout, thankful for the opportunity." – @JasonJayzilla
— Tony Hager (@hagertony) July 6, 2016
While the University of Iowa did recently receive the commitment of #1 ranked Spencer Lee and a top 2018 lightweight Gavin Teasdale, both wrestlers made clear they were not leaving due to Lee’s commitment, but rather both stating that it “didn’t work out”.
[…] a sophomore, Renteria had committed to wrestle for the University of Iowa, but backed out of that commitment in early July. Immediately Renteria listed Nebraska as an option along with Illinois, North […]
Soooo, what they’re saying is, it didn’t work out?