Bassett was recently named as one of five finalists for Sports Illustrated Kids’, Sports Kid of the Year. This honor placed him amongst some of the world’s best athletes including Lebron James, Eli Manning, and Bryce Harper. This nomination was due primarily to his accomplishments, both on and off the mats. Besides his sports achievements, Bo is considered a phenomenal student maintaining a 4.0 grade point average and is heavily involved with community service. Bo also has won the Humanitarian Award at Forest Hills, for the last two years.