We’ve got K-State football news and K-State women’s basketball and men’s basketball news today. Let’s get into it….

Friday Night Lights pic.twitter.com/oSnSj50K6D

— K-State Football (@KStateFB) March 19, 2024

JM: The K-State/Arizona “non-conference” football game this fall will be on Friday, September 13th. Friday night college football games? What a joke. This is a very bad idea and I hope it doesn’t continue into the future. How many out of towners will be unable to make it to watch this game? It will be interesting to see what attendance is, or isn’t, for this game.

Mentioned this in my K-State practice observations, but it was impressive how close Matt Wells got to the action today. He coached this drill with his eyes about an inch away from the snap. pic.twitter.com/lhVz53SiDR

— Kellis Robinett (@KellisRobinett) March 19, 2024

JM: The media had access to today’s K-State football spring practice. They all seemed infatuated with what Avery Johnson was doing out on the field….

The final throw here, at 25 seconds, is a throw I watched Avery do three times in a row to perfection. The ball travels about 40 yards in the air. Drops right into the receiver's hands. https://t.co/LqOdiXZTxj

— Tim Fitzgerald 💙☘️🌾 (@LifeofFitz) March 19, 2024

JM: It’s only a practice, so I’m not drawing too many conclusions based on a few video clips, but Avery Johnson looks pretty good.

Oh boy, this was a BEAUT from Avery Johnson to TE Garrett Oakley.

Starting to think maybe #2 can do more than just run… @avery2johnson @KStateFB

(Terrific shot by @caroline_soro) pic.twitter.com/2PcizkBZk9

— Glenn Kinley (@glenn_kinley) March 19, 2024

JM: I’m pretty sure we already knew he could do more than run.

K-State’s Lee Named All-American by The Sporting News

📄https://t.co/qxYGUYnFng#KStateWBB x @Yokie50 pic.twitter.com/mt1KQ0y3Qx

— K-State Women's Basketball (@KStateWBB) March 19, 2024

JM: Lee was named to the third team. Here are the first three team selections:

First team:
Caitlin Clark, Iowa
JuJu Watkins, USC
Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame
Cameron Brink, Stanford
Liz Kitley, Virginia Tech

Second team:
Angel Reese, LSU
Paige Bueckers, UConn
Kamilla Cardoso, South Carolina
Raegan Beers, Oregon State
Jacy Sheldon, Ohio State

Third team:
Ayoka Lee, Kansas State
Dyaisha Fair, Syracuse
Alissa Pili, Utah
Aaliyah Edwards, UConn
Madison Booker, Texas

Congratulations to Ayoka Lee. Speaking of Lee, she, along with the K-State women’s basketball team, posted a “good luck” video to the men’s team….

Good luck & Go ‘Cats @KStateMBB ! https://t.co/xbicLL8paj pic.twitter.com/DNla07KjXe

— K-State Women's Basketball (@KStateWBB) March 19, 2024

Tang: I’m gonna play the guys who look the most excited to be out there… the goal is go out there and win. pic.twitter.com/0WGVOn6zFQ

— Glenn Kinley (@glenn_kinley) March 18, 2024

JM: Could we see a lot of the Wildcat freshmen tonight? It wouldn’t surprise me if we do.

On location

📍 Carver-Hawkeye Arena pic.twitter.com/eQ7zwUVhEd

— K-State Men's Basketball (@KStateMBB) March 19, 2024

JM: Iowa is favored over K-State by 5 1/2 points as of this writing. The Hawkeyes finished 18-14 overall on the season, 10-10 in the Big 10. They beat Northwestern, Michigan State, and Wisconsin during the season. All three made the tournament. Iowa has a similar resume as K-State this season, minus the top-10 wins that the Wildcats have. I expect this game will be close throughout. The game is at 8:00 central time tonight and will be broadcast on ESPN.

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