Hatchett was a two-time NCAA All-American at Lehigh and won three Florida state championships while in high school. He served as an assistant at Cal Poly the last two seasons.
“Brandon made it evident that he wanted to ensure the values that we embrace at Northwestern: the relentless pursuit of excellence in the classroom and in competition,†said Pariano. “I am confident that his loyalty and selflessness will help our program as we continue to strive for championships.â€
Hatchett finished his Lehigh career in 2012 after compiling a 74-29 record for the Mountain Hawks. He won the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association title at 165 lbs. in 2012 and was the national runner-up that same season. He finished seventh at the NCAA championships in 2011.
“The culture that the Northwestern staff has cultivated is one that breeds success and really captures what it means to be a student-athlete,†Hatchett said. “It is important for athletes to be well-rounded. I am honored to be part of the Northwestern family and wish to add to it in every way that I can.â€
Hatchett brings an outstanding academic, athletic and community service resume to Northwestern. At Oviedo High School in Winter Springs, Fla., Hatchett won the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award for the state of Florida, which is presented by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and based on excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, citizenship and community service.
He was a four-year letterwinner at Lehigh and a team captain where he was coached by two-time NCAA champion Pat Santoro. Hatchett was actively engaged with community service activities and wrestling club functions with fans and alums. Hatchett was a Fargo All-American in freestyle and Greco-Roman and a FILA Cadet All-American.
Hatchett graduated from Lehigh University in 2013 with a degree in architecture.
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