Brian Burburija

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Clearwater, FL
High School:
Countryside
Weight Class:
197
Squadron:
26 / Barons

Freshman | 2024-25: Finished sixth place in the 197 division at the Big 12 Championships ... placed third at the Battle of the Citadel ... second place at the Cleveland State Open ... posted a 24-11 overall record, and a 9-3 record in dual action ... wrangled in 41 team points in dual meets for the most on the team ... won 13 bouts with bonus points ... five pins with the fastest coming in 1:43 ... five technical falls ... knocked off No. 23 Bradley Hill (OU) ... ranked as high as No. 30 in the national rankings.

Personal: Parents are Edlir and Kledi Burburija ... has two siblings, Anthony and Emma ... major is management ... four-time Countryside HS wrestling letterwinner ... two-time Florida state champion ... one-time runner-up ... Super 32 All-American ... top-20 in the country at graduation ... National Honors Society ... wrestled at the USAFA Prep School ... favorite athlete is John Daly ... came to the United States Air Force Academy because he wanted to push himself to be the best he can be while serving the country and competing at the DI level.