When Kansas State Wildcats president Kirk Schulz and athletic director John Currie introduced Bruce Weber as the school’s new head coach, a shockwave of disappointment fell over the Wildcat nation. Many questioned the hire for reasons stemming back to his dismissal at Illinois just a month ago.
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The Kansas State Wildcats will announce Bruce Weber as the new head men’s basketball coach at a 3:00pm press conference today. On March 9th, Weber was fired from Illinois after finishing the season 17-15 with the Fighting Illini. Weber has a career coaching record of 313-155, including eight trips to the NCAA Tournament and an appearance in the national championship game in 2005.
When Frank Martin decided to take the job at South Carolina, the Kansas State Wildcats head coaching vacancy became a hot topic for many. The move became national news, and even before it occurred many already had a name in mind of who they wanted as the next head coach in Manhattan.
Kansas State Wildcats head coach Frank Martin has accepted an offer for the same position at South Carolina, sources have confirmed. According to a tweet by CBSSports.com’s Jeff Goodman, the Gamecocks will have a news conference tomorrow (March 26th) at 10 AM to introduce Martin as their new head man. Goodman also noted that Martin has agreed to a 6-year deal worth 12 million dollars.
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Despite various reports, Kansas State Wildcats head coach Frank Martin has not accepted the head coaching vacancy at South Carolina, as confirmed by ESPN. The five-year head coach of the Wildcats told ESPN’s Andy Katz that he would meet with South Carolina Gamecocks officials on Monday and will then decide whether or not he’ll accept the job.
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Back in 2007, Jamar Samuels had committed to Kansas State during the Spring signing period but didn’t make it to campus until he completed the academic requirements. Once he finally got on campus after the fall semester, Samuels was redshirted and sat out while he developed his game. He wasn’t on scholarship at first but earned his spot at the beginning of the 2008-09 season.
Not everyone expected the Kansas State Wildcats (22-11, 10-8) to be much of a contender this season. Kansas State was picked to finish sixth in the Big 12 by the coaches before the season and despite finishing close to that, the Wildcats proved to be a much better team in a stacked Big 12 Conference.
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In his four appearances in the NCAA Tournament, Kansas State Wildcats (22-11) head coach Frank Martin has advanced to the Sweet 16 just one time. This season, the Wildcats hoped to change that, but the Syracuse Orange (33-2) had the last say so. Senior guard Scoop Jardine had 16 points, eight assist and five rebounds to lead Syracuse over Kansas State 75-59.
Before the season, Kansas State Wildcats head coach Frank Martin said in a press release, “By far, this is the most athletic team we’ve had. I think we’re faster, it’s our longest team and it’s the heaviest team we’ve had. We’re excited about this group. It’s been a fun group.”
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After a formidable season, both Jordan Henriquez and Rodney McGruder became the only two Kansas State Wildcats (21-9, 10-8) handed All-Big 12 honors this season, while senior Jamar Samuels was given an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. McGruder was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team as well as Big 12 All-Defensive Team.
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Kansas State picked up a huge commitment in November when 7-foot, 275 pound center Robert Upshaw (San Joaquin Memorial/CA) decided to commit to the Wildcats over Fresno State, Georgetown and Louisville.
It almost feels like déjà vu for the Kansas State Wildcats (17-7, 6-6). Last year, the Wildcats were winners of their last two headed into a tough game against Colorado who had beaten them before earlier in the year. The Wildcats ended up losing the game and having many doubters as to whether they could make the tournament or not.
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So far this season the Kansas State Wildcats (17-6, 6-5) have been much better than many thought. The Wildcats picked up key wins against Virginia Tech, Alabama and Missouri. The Wildcats have also been competitive in a conference that has three top ten teams and six possible NCAA tournament squads.
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The No. 23 Kansas State Wildcats (11-1), who are a defensive possession away from being undefeated, have been a surprise team this season by all means. The Wildcats won at a neutral site against a ranked Alabama team as well as picking up a win against Long Beach State, to compliment a road win at Virginia Tech.
Rodney McGruder was perfect from the field in the first half of the 2011 Diamond Head Classic and finished business in the second half leading the Kansas State Wildcats (10-1, 0-0) to an impressive 77-60 victory over the Long Beach State 49ers (7-6, 0-0). McGruder finished with a career-high 28 points and six rebounds on 10-of-11 (90%) shooting from the field.
Jordan Henriquez scored a career-high 17 points, added eight rebounds and two blocks off the bench, as the Kansas State Wildcats (7-1, 0-0) managed to hold off the No. 21 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-3, 0-0) in front of 16,685 fans at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri spoiling the homecoming for Alabama guard Trevor Releford.
The Kansas State Wildcats (6-1, 0-0) will face another tough test during non-conference as they take on the No. 21 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2, 0-0) at the Sprint Center on December 17, 2011. Not only is this a tough task for the Wildcats, but Alabama is arguably the toughest opponent they’ll face until conference play.
Thomas Gipson has easily been the most consistent player for Kansas State this year. He’s not only a great option for offense down-low, but the 6-7, 250-pound four man has defended well and attacked the glass.
Kansas State (3-0, 0-0) is coming off a blowout win of Maryland Eastern-Shore by the score of 92-50. The Wildcats had a balanced offensive attack and turned in a great defensive effort after coming up with seven blocks, five steals and forcing 17 turnovers. After defeating their first three opponents, the Wildcats toughest early season test is right around the corner, when the George Washington Colonials (4-1, 0-0) come to Bramlage Coliseum on December 1st.
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Frank Martin has a thing for 7-footers and his frontcourt is looking good because of it. Coach Martin and company has a thin frontline with only Jordan Henriquez-Roberts and Adrian Diaz, and was looking to add to it’s frontline. Laimonas Chatkevicius, a three-star rated prospect by Rivals, became the first recruit to commit to Kansas State. Chatkevicius is a 6-10 center from Lithuania that has a huge frame and is a nice low-post option. Over the summer he went head to head against some of the best players in the country and held his own. His rebounding ability sets him apart from his peers.
Life after Jacob Pullen will be no easier than life after Michael Beasley for Kansas State, but as long as Frank Martin is pacing the sidelines for the Wildcats, you can bet that they will be contenders in the NCAA this year despite their recent losses.
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About a month ago Kansas State waited anxiously for the official college commitment from 5-star wing Perry Ellis of Wichita (Kan.) Heights High School. Ellis, who was long considered a Jayhawk lean, ended up picking KU on his decision date and the Wildcats were still left without a student-athlete in their 2012 recruiting class.
Clayton Custer, a 6-0 sophomore at Blue Valley Northwest in Overland Park, KS, is easily the top player in the state in his class. He received substantial playing time as a freshman and led his team to a 23-2 record along with runner-up in the state finals after falling to Wichita Heights.
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As the summer started the wind down so did the recruitment for five-star forward, Perry Ellis, from Wichita, KS. There were rumors that it was a three team race between the likes of Duke, Kansas and Kentucky but soon after those rumors were laid to rest.
After concluding a successful July live period, Frank Martin couldn’t be more ecstatic about how much he’s gained in the recruitment of many of his 2012 targets. It’s become more evident that the four targets for Kansas State in the 2012 class is Perry Ellis, Marcus Smart, Willie Cauley and Phil Forte.
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