Angel Rodriguez looking at Florida schools; Miami an early favorite
On Monday, Angel Rodriguez announced that he was transferring from K-State to move closer to his mother and two brothers in San Juan, Puerto Rico. While Rodriguez has not made a final decision where he is going to transfer, the Miami Hurricanes and head coach Jim Larranaga seem to be the favorite. Rodriguez attended Krop [...]
Bridge to future success of men’s basketball team possibly damaged by loss of point guard
Where do we go from here? Monday’s news regarding the transfer of point guard Angel Rodriguez leaves such a question looming large over the K-State men’s basketball program. In the wake of Rodriguez’ departure, along with that of reserves Adrian Diaz and Michael Orris, K-State head coach Bruce Weber is left with a roster that [...]
Rodriguez loss leaves large hole in Wildcats’ roster
Coming off of one of the best seasons in school history, the future of the K-State basketball team looked very promising. Despite losing seniors Rodney McGruder, Jordan Henriquez and Martavious Irving, the Wildcats appeared to have a solid core of players coming back in Bruce Weber’s second season. However, that appearance was shattered on Monday [...]
Rodriguez leaves K-State basketball program
For the third time this off-season, the K-State men’s basketball team has had a player transfer. However, unlike the last two players, this time the Wildcats have lost a starter. Sophomore point guard Angel Rodriguez has decided to leave to the program according to head coach Bruce Weber. “After multiple conversations, Angel feels an obligation [...]
Adidas’ attempt to profit from Kevin Ware’s injury unacceptable
The most memorable story line of the 2013 NCAA tournament has to be Kevin Ware. The Louisville sophomore will forever be a part of March Madness history because of the gruesome injury he endured during the tournament’s quarterfinals. Fans will always remember how Louisville rallied around Ware and went on to win the national championship [...]
Weber rewarded for successful debut as Wildcat head coach
After leading the K-State Wildcats to their first conference title in 36 years, head coach Bruce Weber was rewarded on Wednesday with a contract extension. The extension will keep Bruce Weber in Manhattan through the 2017-2018 season. Weber will be paid $1.75 million next season, with a $100,000 increase each year following that. Weber said [...]
Southwell, Gipson and Spradling could be key for K-State’s 2013-14 success
K-State’s 2013-14 men’s basketball team will sport many familiar faces from this season’s Big 12 Championship team. With four of the team’s five leading scorers returning, expectations for next year’s squad are high. The 2013 Big 12 coach of the year, Bruce Weber, will enter his second season as head coach with a squad that [...]
Two spots still open for new recruits on 2013-14 men’s basketball team
In his first season as K-State’s head coach, Bruce Weber gained the overwhelming support of Wildcat fans by leading K-State’s men’s basketball team to its first ever Big 12 title. Not only did Weber and his new staff get it done on the court, but they have also been hot on the recruiting trail, signing [...]
Big 12 looks to improve after disappointing postseason
As good as a regular season can be, a team’s success is ultimately determined by how well it performs in March. Unfortunately for the Big 12, the NCAA tournament was not kind to the conference, as the Iowa State Cyclones (in the third round) and the Kansas Jayhawks (in the Sweet 16) were the only [...]