From The Couch – Rudi Williams, David Sloan, Donovan Williams And More- 04/06/2020

From The Couch – Rudi Williams, David Sloan, Donovan Williams And More- 04/06/2020

Photo: NE Oklahoma A&M Lots of movement around the K-State men’s basketball roster in the last 24 hours.  Let’s dig right in… “Kansas State men’s basketball added the latest piece to its new-look roster Sunday, picking up a commitment from junior college point guard Rueadale Williams (6’2”-G). A 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard, Williams announced his commitment on Twitter. ‘I’d like to start by thanking God, for the ability and strength to pursue the game that I truly love,’ Williams said during…

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From The Couch – Southwell and Diarra and Wooldridge (Oh My!)

From The Couch – Southwell and Diarra and Wooldridge (Oh My!)

“Sources: Kansas State’s Bruce Weber is expected to hire former Wildcats’ star Shane Southwell as an assistant coach. Southwell was previously at Robert Morris.”  Jon Rothstein, CBS Sports, Twitter, March 28, 2020. JM:  Rothstein’s report was correct.  Southwell replaces Brad Korn, who left to become the head coach at Southeast Missouri State.  I found it interesting that the “national” reporter got the scoop before any of the local guys did.  This happens all the time with the professional sports teams…

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From The Couch – Recent K-State News

From The Couch – Recent K-State News

Let’s look at some recent happenings in K-State Sports. “This Coronavirus situation has given me some time to meditate on my situation and I have decided to retire as head coach of Kansas State.”…Bruce Weber, K-State head basketball coachJM:  This is big news coming from the basketball program.  Let the coaching search begin!“We are conducting a nationwide search to find our next basketball coach.  We will leave no stone unturned.”…Gene Taylor, K-State Athletic DirectorJM:  Big words there by Gene Taylor. …

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From The Couch – 2010 NCAA Tournament Part Four – K-State vs. Butler

From The Couch – 2010 NCAA Tournament Part Four – K-State vs. Butler

K-State’s 2010 run to the Elite 8 ended with a loss to a Butler team led by Shelvin Mack, Gordon Heyward and Brad Stevens.  All ended up in the NBA.  Let’s take a look at some of the key quotes coming out of that game. Shelvin Mack scored 16 and Ronald Nored and Willie Veasley keyed an in-your-face defensive effort on K-State guards Jacob Pullen and Denis Clemente to help Butler become the first school from a true, mid-major conference…

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