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From The Couch – Rolando Blackman

From The Couch – Rolando Blackman

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Without question Rolando Blackman is one of the greatest players in K-State history.  A Big 8 player of the year, member of the 1980 Olympic team, first round NBA pick and a four-time NBA all-star.  It was fun learning a little bit more about Rolando.  Let’s dig right in… “Rolando Blackman is what basketball insiders would call a generational shooting guard. A two-time All-American at K-State, a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team and recent inductee in the National…

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From The Couch – 1981 NCAA Tournament- Kansas State/Oregon State/Rolando Blackman

From The Couch – 1981 NCAA Tournament- Kansas State/Oregon State/Rolando Blackman

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In one of the most famous K-State basketball victories ever, eight seed Kansas State beat one seed Oregon State 50-48 in the second round of the 1981 NCAA tournament.  Rolando Blackman hit a last second shot to give K-State the victory, earning a spot on the cover of Sports Illustrated.  Here are some notable quotes about the game. “For another old-timer, Oregon State’s Ralph Miller, a better team may not pass his way than the Beavers who brought a two-year…

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