Iowa State’s men’s wrestling program is placed on one year of probation and assessed a $25,000 fine after the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions rules that a booster made impermissible contact with two transfers. The NCAA also cites additional related penalties tied to recruiting activity involving athletes transferring into Iowa State.
The NCAA announces its findings and identifies Chris Perry, who was working as a regional training center assistant at the time, as the booster responsible for the improper contact. According to the NCAA, the violations occur in spring 2025 and involve contact with two transfers, including one athlete who was not yet in the transfer portal. Iowa State and the NCAA agree the issue stems from communication connected to then-head coach Kevin Dresser expressing interest in recruiting those athletes.
Across outlets, the central focus is the NCAA’s infractions decision and the specific sanctions—probation and a $25,000 fine—along with the NCAA’s identification of the booster and the timing and context of the contact during spring 2025.
