It's been a long journey to Ohio State for Anthony Echemendia, literally and figuratively.
The Cuban-born standout and Arizona high school state champ was originally committed to wrestle at Iowa State, but reopened his commitment last fall and took official visits to several top programs including Iowa and Arizona State before pledging to the Buckeyes in mid-November.
Originally slated to enroll shortly after committing, it took a bit longer to clear the academic hurdles necessary to officially join the program.
"I was supposed to get into Ohio State in December but because of my SAT score, I couldn’t get into Ohio State because they were asking me for a higher score," Echemendia told Eleven Warriors Friday.