In his third season at the helm of the Mountaineers, West Virginia University wrestling coach Sammie Henson will look to blend season veterans with talented newcomers for the 2016-17 season. A pair of nationally ranked, in-state natives return to lead the team, and Henson will look for veterans to take over starting roles. In addition, several true freshmen could see early action in Gold and Blue singlets.
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With 2015 NCAA runner-up Zeke Moisey redshirting the season, a number of Mountaineers will compete for the open spot at 125 pounds. True freshman Matthew Schmitt is also slated to redshirt, with Devin Brown expected to take over the starting spot.