It was big news when Stephen Buchanan committed to Iowa on August 27.
Buchanan is a three-time All American at 197. Originally from Loyal, Wisconsin, Buchanan competed for Wyoming from 2019-2022 and Oklahoma last season.
As a true freshman in 2020 Buchanan was an NCAA Qualifier at 197 with 26 wins. As a true sophomore in 2021 Buchanan became an All American by placing eighth at 197 with a 14-6 record.
In 2022 Buchanan placed third in the country at 197 with a 28-2 record.
Buchanan took a redshirt for the 2022-23 season and transferred to Oklahoma. Last season Buchanan again placed third at 197 with a 29-3 record with nine wins against ranked opponents. He was also named as an Academic All-Big 12 Team member.
With an 85-25 career record Buchanan is the top returning placewinner at 197 in the country and will have one year of eligibility remaining for his career.
197
2020 – NCAA Qualifier (Wyoming)
2021 – 8th (Wyoming)
2022 – 3rd (Wyoming)
2023 – Redshirt (Wyoming)
2024 – 3rd (Oklahoma)
Preseason Rankings at 197
FloWrestling
#1
#17 P4P
InterMat
#2
Best of luck to Stephen Buchanan as an Iowa Hawkeye.
It is great to be an Iowa Wrestling fan.
Go Hawks!
