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Stuff from Joe’s storage room – “Hold The Mayo!”

Stuff from Joe’s storage room – “Hold The Mayo!”

   I tend to be a pack rat, especially when it comes to K-State stuff.  I’ve been cleaning out my storage room the last couple of weeks and found this old newspaper from 2008.  It was the first time K-State made the NCAA tournament since 1993 and the team was led by future NBA players Michael Beasley and Bill Walker.  They drew USC, led by OJ Mayo, in the first round.  OJ Mayo was considering going to K-State before committing…

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K-State Basketball – Looking ahead to next season

K-State Basketball – Looking ahead to next season

After a disappointing loss to Loyola Chicago in the Elite 8, K-State basketball is done for the season. While a trip to the Elite 8 was unexpected, it was a disappointing loss considering Loyola Chicago was an 11 seed in the tournament.  I’m not sure we’ll ever have a road like that to the Final four again.  UMBC taking out one seeded Virginia was huge.  After beating Creighton in the first round and taking care of UMBC in the second…

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