An All - American in 2021, McKee has been a fun an interesting wrestler to watch throughout his career. A native of St. Michael, Minnesota, McKee was a three time Minnesota state champion at St. Michael - Albertville high school as well as a two - time All - American, and junior Fargo national champion in 2017. McKee qualified for the 2020 NCAA championships after earning an at - large bid but did not compete after the tournament was canceled due to Covid-19. McKee began his sophomore season ranked 24th in the nation and climbed as high as seventh during the year. McKee finished the regular season with a 6-3 record that included five wins over ranked competition.
Pat McKee vs Brandon Courtney All-Star Classic Preview
Oct 18, 2022
In a battle of two multiple-time All-Americans, Pat McKee and Brandon Courtney will meet on November 22 at the NWCA All-Star Classic presented by Cliff Keen. Both known for their exciting style of wrestling, these two are sure to put on a show.
NWCA All-Star Classic Makes Its Return After Four-Year Absence
Sep 9, 2022
The National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic presented by Cliff Keen will make a triumphant return this year — and the scheduled matchups will make for one of the best wrestling events this year.
2022-23 NCAA 125-Pound Preview: The Return Of Spencer Lee
Jul 17, 2022
The last three years of NCAA wrestling have been anything but typical and the next few seasons are primed to stay on the peculiar end of the spectrum thanks to the extra year of eligibility granted to every wrestler who participated in the 2021 season.
Suriano - Arujau Collision Course: 2022 125-Pound NCAA Championship Preview
Mar 14, 2022
NCAA week is finally here! The lightest weight class in Detroit also has the potential to be one of the most chaotic. Take my predictions with a grain of salt considering now that I have put them on wax, they're almost sure to not come true. However, the info in the preview will always be true, so feel free to take it in salt-free!
Top 30 NCAA Conference Dark Horses
Mar 5, 2022
Every year on conference weekend we see standout performances from the talented but lower seeded wrestlers at their respective conference tournaments. I took a look at the seeds, the brackets, and the résumé’s in many of the NCAA conferences and condensed a list of the top 30 dark horses for this weekend’s conference tournaments.
Penn State vs Iowa Isn't The Only Thing Happening Friday Night!
Jan 27, 2022
Friday night will be headlined by the dual of the year in Penn State vs Iowa. Don’t let that amazing event distract you from the others going on Friday night. 12 other duals are going down including the historic Princeton - Harvard rivalry!
Every Ranked Wrestler We Could See At The Cliff Keen Las Vegas
Nov 23, 2021
Just how tremendous is the 2021 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational going to be? We haven't had one since 2019, so its mere existence is pretty tremendous in and of itself if you ask us.
2022 Title Contenders: 125 Pounds
Jun 29, 2021
Many people will say Spencer Lee next topic when asked about who will be the 2022 125-lbs NCAA champion. While Lee will rightfully be the HEAVY odds on favorite to win, it won’t be a done deal until March 19, 2022, at approximately 8 pm EST.
The Ultimate U23 Men's Freestyle Preview & Predictions
May 26, 2021
With Cadet and Junior World Teams in place, Team USA is looking to fill out its U23 roster. Some of the nation's top college wrestlers will battle for those spots this weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska. Check out the top contenders and see our top four predictions for each Men's Freestyle weight.
The U23 Field Is Coming Together
May 25, 2021
This weekend, Lincoln, Nebraska plays host to the U23 World Team Trials, an event featuring some top NCAA athletes vying for World Team spots.
4 Top Ten Upsets Highlight NCAA Week 8
Feb 22, 2021
Week 8 of NCAA wrestling only had a handful of duals, so the upsets were fewer than normal, but four of the six upsets we did see came against wrestlers ranked in the top ten. Here are all the upsets we could find. If you saw an upset we missed, email david.bray@flosports.tv or send a dm to @_davidbray on Twitter.
Can Minnesota Win An NCAA Team Trophy In Their Home City?
Feb 26, 2020
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have been ranked as high as #3 this season, and they have the distinct advantage of wrestling the NCAA Championships in their own city. Will they have what it takes to win a top 4 trophy?
Reasons To Watch Minnesota vs Purdue
Jan 31, 2020
Before Iowa and Penn State square off on Friday night, be sure to check out another premier matchup between #7 Purdue and #5 Minnesota. Here are the top reasons to watch the Boilermaker vs Gopher showdown.
Fargo's Ultimate Road Warriors: Pat McKee & Jaden Abas
Jul 25, 2018
At the NCAA tournament this year, Illinois’ Emory Parker was the lone guy to lose in the first round and come all the way back. Over the course of the tournament, he won seven straight matches to finish third after falling in his opening match to Chip Ness. Needless to say, Parker did it in the hardest way possible.
