Kansas State Basketball Preview 2021

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Oct 31

Our Kansas State basketball preview 2021 - 22 observes that since 2008 this team has been to March Madness eight times. That includes three-straight appearances from 2017-2019. However, last season, the Kansas State Wildcats (9-20 Overall, 4-14 Big 12) struggled to record wins, finishing ninth in the Big 12 and out of any tournament competition. Over the past two years, head coach Bruce Weber (170-130 Kansas State/9 years, 483-285 Overall/23 years), who in nine seasons guided the Cats to two Big 12 titles and five NCAA Tournament appearances, has found it tough to win. In the last two years, Kansas State has recorded just seven Big 12 wins while posting 29 losses. At this point, either Weber has to do something to get the Wildcats back on track, or, if he can’t do so, he’ll find himself making an exit.

Wildcats Frontcourt

The guys around the basket are talented and the unit is deep. Seven-foot center David Bradford, a sophomore, starts in the paint. A 62.1 percent field-goal shooter, Bradford started 25 games last season. He averaged 7.7 PPG and 4.3 RPG, showing improvement as the season progressed. Our Kansas State basketball preview 2021 - 22 projects that transfer Ismael Massoud (Wake Forest) has impact potential. The versatile performer is a solid inside and outside shooter who can create and take advantage of mismatches. Sophomore Seryee Lewis and transfer Kaosi Ezeagu (UTEP) add depth upfront.

Kansas State Basketball Preview – Backcourt

Last year as a freshman, point guard Nijel Pack proved to be a premium, all-around player. Averaging 33.5 MPG, Pack shot 41.8/40.5/79.4. He averaged a team-leading 12.7 PPG while grabbing 3.7 RPG and dishing off 3.8 APG. His 60 three-pointers tied for the team lead. Super senior Mike McGuirl returns after recording 11.8 PPG, 3.8 RPG, and 3.6 APG. Perimeter shooter Mike Smith, a Missouri transfer, joins him. Transfer Markquis Nowell (Little Rock) adds deep-court shooting chops.