2009-2010 Kansas State College Basketball Predictions
2009-2010 Kansas State Predictions
2008-09 Record: (23-12, 9-7 Big 12)
Coach: Frank Martin (3rd year, 44-24 at Kansas State)
Assistants: Dalonte Hill, Brad Underwood, Matt Figger
Ret. Starters/Lost: 4/1
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Overview: Without Michael Beasley, the Wildcats slumped to 9-7 overall in the Big 12, but did win 23 games overall. This season, they have to replace 6-10 Darren Kent (9ppg, 5.8rpg), but that’s not like replacing Beasley. Fortunately, they return 6-1 guard Denis Clemente (15ppg), who was ranked in the top 15 in five Big 12 categories. Junior Jacob Pullen (6-0, 200) is a good compliment to Clemente. He averaged 13.9ppg and 2.2 3-pointers per game. He also had 54 steals and scored 20 or more points eight times last season. Up front, they return starters in Luis Colon (6-10, 265, 4.4ppg, 4.7rpg) and Dominique Sutton (6-5, 210, 7.5ppg, 5.4rpg). They also add Wally Judge (6-9, 220), a freshman and top-20 recruit along with Connecticut transfer Curtis Kelly (6-8, 250), who should add beef up front. Judge is the most intriguing recruit and his speed and athleticism should make this squad a team to watch later this season and beyond. Judge or Kelly will need to push Colon, who’s a solid player, but unspectacular. The bench will either be their strength or their weakness, depending on how the youngsters develop.
Outlook: This team is very deep and could really push the upper echelon of the Big East if Stephenson and Wright are the real deal. Cronin has brought this team along slowly, and it would be a huge disappointment if they don’t make some huge strides towards the NCAA Tournament and beyond.
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