Nickal's first match will take place on August 30 at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Starroci is the fourth Penn Stater, and third wrestler, to win the award.
Nickal will compete in the first-ever wrestling event of the league on August 30 in Cleveland.
The four-time national champion could miss considerable time in freestyle action.
The report accuses the wrestler of theft from locker rooms and sexual misconduct against both Penn State students and teammates.
PJ Duke, Levi Haines, and Kyle Snyder will be starters ahead of the 2025 World Championships in September.