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Kansas St. Wildcats
Location: Manhattan, Kan. | Founded: 1863 | Enrollment: 23,182 | Colors: Purple and White
Coach: Frank Martin | Home Court: Bramlage Coliseum | Capacity: 12,500

Record: (22-12, 9-7 Big 12)
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Wildcats report: Strategy and personnel
 

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THE GOOD NEWS
The Kansas State program is revived with postseason trips each of the past two seasons, first to the NIT and this year to the NCAA, after fourth- and third-place finishes in the Big 12. Even without Michael Beasley, who turned pro, the foundation is set and the national acclaim Beasley earned as one of the nation's best players provides first-year coach Frank Martin a platform from which to land more top recruits.

THE BAD NEWS
No Beasley, big problem? The Wildcats will be left with a huge void without him. He put up 28 double-doubles and dictated what a defense could do against the 'Cats. The problems will then double if Bill Walker stays in the draft. That would leave Kansas State without four starters, since G Clent Stewart and G Blake Young were both seniors. A young team will be younger again, and Martin must really work to develop talent without the luxury of stars such as Beasley. It will be tough, but in games this season, Martin showed a nice grasp of the game and often made good moves, though minutes fluctuated for too many subs.

KEY RETURNEES
Walker could still return, as he has said he will not sign with an agent. F Dominique Sutton, who wasn't cleared to play until the semester break and was then delayed by an injury, presents the most upside of any of the returnees, though teams could afford to back off him along the perimeter. G Jacob Pullen could develop into one of the best points in the Big 12 as long as he continues to learn the game and gets along with Martin.

ROSTER REPORT

--In addition to setting an NCAA freshman record with 28 double-doubles, F Michael Beasley ranks third all-time among freshman with 408 rebounds. He scored 20 or more points 26 times and finished with a 26.2-point average and 866 points.

--F Bill Walker contributed a 16.1-point average as a redshirt freshman. He didn't show many ill affects from the ACL surgery he underwent last season, though his production fell off at the end of the Big 12 schedule.

--Kansas State will file a petition with the NCAA requesting a medical redshirt for F David Hoskins, who missed the season following knee surgery. Hoskins underwent knee surgery in February and his rehabilitation is expected to take eight to 12 months. He will graduate in May but will stay if granted a sixth year of eligibility and his knee is deemed fit for him to play.

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Reputation:82
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 8, 2008

July 7, 2009 4:00 am
(POLL) Just getting excited about K State sports for next year already, both football and basketball.  I think our basketball team will go farther than it has in a looong time and I just want to see everyone elses predictions.

Reputation:84
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 3, 2008

March 25, 2009 6:50 pm

I dont know about you guys, but for the first time in a long time I'm already excited about next season. I truely believe next season will be better than this one by a mile. Frank has a good system in place, and we now have good experience ans a great recuiting class coming in. Lets see what the experts pic us to do next season. I also hope we have a better non conference schedule next year. Wh ...(more)

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Since:Apr 4, 2007

April 26, 2009 5:43 pm
I have no idea why i am getting so excited about this kid, im just sitting on my computer on this rainy day and thinking about what he is going to bring to us next year. This guy gets so high in the air when he dunks he has to lower his head so he doesnt slam it on the rim. He has a ok outside jumper and im just getting very excited about seeing our team next year. He had 18 points in the jordan b ...(more)
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June 17, 2009 2:02 am
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March 31, 2009 7:16 pm

 Before he committed from memphis he was down to three schools, Memphis, K-state and Washington. He told reporters that if Calipari left memphis that he would not attend memphis. Now that he is back open to recruiting i wonder if we are number one on his list, and if he does commit to us this would be a huge signee.

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Since:Jan 14, 2008

May 9, 2009 9:54 pm
There is no way you can keep a nugget like this to yourself....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmSNBCU5f4Y



Reputation:90
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 14, 2006

April 27, 2009 11:32 pm
Wow ksu just swept texas in texas..texas was number 2 and ksu was 23 now ksu is ranked 16!! mayb ksu can win the big 12 this year they have very good pitchers and their also a young team!!!!
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April 22, 2009 8:42 pm

Anderson is tranfering from kstate...

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March 22, 2009 8:49 pm

 Michael Wallace

Figured that headline might draw you into the blog.

Not that we're sensationalizing anything. Heat rookie forward Michael Beasley did pucker up quite a few ...(more)

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April 8, 2009 4:39 pm

 demarcus commited to kentucky

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Since:Jan 16, 2009

April 2, 2009 12:55 am

I'm an Alabama fan, just visiting.

You might be interested in an interview with Frank Martin and Anthony Grant on Birmingham radio.

click here: www.roundtableradio.com

look down the left side and look for Anthony Grant 2.

After listening to that, you might wanna listen to the interview with Charles Bark ...(more)

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Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 28, 2006

March 19, 2009 11:10 pm

K-State got screwed hard with this seeding in the NIT tournament.  Why is it that the # 9 team in the Big 12 (Baylor) gets a 3 seed, while the #4 team gets a 4 seed?  I personally don't think that KSU was good enough to be in the NCAA tourney this year, but come on 5-11 Baylor a higher seed than 9-7 K-State.  

Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 13, 2006

March 21, 2009 4:22 pm

Does the NIT have a LOSER'S bracket? We lost on Wednesday to Illinois St. I thought we were done. Apparently we played another game last night against San Diego St and LOST..... I am VERY confused.

 

 

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Since:May 8, 2007

March 19, 2009 9:16 am

 The end to that game was crazy!! I just wish it could have been on TV, oh well.  Sandiego State crushed Weber State, but honestly i don't know how good Weber State really is.  Either Way here we come! If we have any CaliCats represent for the visitors team.

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Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 13, 2006

March 15, 2009 10:10 pm

As announced a little while ago, KSU was selected to the postseason NIT for the 2nd time in 3 years. They are the #4 seed in a VERY tough bracket which includes Davidson, St Mary's, South Carolina, and our first round opponent, Illinois St.

Our first game is March 18 at 8pm EST at Bramlage..... GO CATS!!!

 

 
 
 
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