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From The Couch – New Coke, Coke Classic, and The NCAA Transfer Portal

From The Couch – New Coke, Coke Classic, and The NCAA Transfer Portal

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Bruce Weber spoke to the media on Wednesday about the incoming transfers and the upcoming basketball season.  Here are some quotes of note from the presser: “I know a lot of coaches that I’m friends with that I’ve talked to. I was on the phone with (Missouri coach) Cuonzo Martin yesterday, (Purdue coach) Matt Painter the day before, (Michigan State coach) Tom Izzo last week late in the week. We’re all skeptical. I told President Myers last night at the…

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From The Couch – Is Bruce Weber Afraid To Play Illinois? Will these basketball transfers make a difference? Are you 102% Committed?

From The Couch – Is Bruce Weber Afraid To Play Illinois? Will these basketball transfers make a difference? Are you 102% Committed?

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  “Arkansas, Cincinnati, Illinois and Kansas State – four men’s basketball programs that have combined to win three NCAA titles and reach 21 Final Fours – will compete at the 2021 Hall of Fame Classic Powered by ShotTracker Nov. 22-23 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.”…www.halloffameweekend.com, April 21, 2021 JM:  The College Basketball Hall of Fame made the announcement official today.  I really like this lineup. Two really good programs in Arkansas and Illinois, Cincinnati breaking in a new…

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From The Couch – K-State Potpourri

From The Couch – K-State Potpourri

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  It’s a K-State potpourri edition of “From The Couch.”  Two incoming transfers to the basketball program, some K-State sports alumni news, and a new “Ask The AD.”  Let’s go…. “A 6-foot-5, 220-pound shooting guard, (Mark) Smith will have one year of eligibility remaining after the NCAA granted fall and winter sport student-athletes an additional year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under NCAA graduate transfer rules, he will be eligible to play for the Wildcats in the Fall 2021 after…

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From The Couch – Mike McGuirl Returning/Gene Taylor Contract Extension/Lon Kruger Retires

From The Couch – Mike McGuirl Returning/Gene Taylor Contract Extension/Lon Kruger Retires

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“Kansas State men’s basketball received some good news on Tuesday afternoon (March 23) when senior Mike McGuirl announced that he was utilizing his extra season of eligibility and returning to the Wildcats for the 2021-22 season.”…www.kstatesports.com, March 23, 2021 JM:  Mike McGuirl is coming back, which is some “good news” according to the official K-State sports website. Guess there’s been plenty of bad news lately with all the transfers, so it’s nice to get some positive news like this.  I…

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From The Couch – Key Players Transfer Off The K-State Basketball Team

From The Couch – Key Players Transfer Off The K-State Basketball Team

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   Bruce Weber lost three key players off the basketball team roster this week when Antonio Gordon, DaJuan Gordon, and Rudi Williams all hit the transfer portal. It’s pretty hard, if not near impossible, to run a successful basketball program with this kind of turnover every year. Let’s take a look at what happened…. “I want to thank the people of Manhattan for their tremendous love and support throughout this year. I would also like to thank my teammates for…

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