Changing offense spurs 'Cats to hot streak heading into Big 12 Tournament
Kansas State surged into the Big 12 tournament after coach Frank Martin scrapped the old offense in January for a spread attack. The Wildcats, 22-9, won six in a row and eight of nine, lifting star Jacob Pullen as he thrived with the new system. Transfers and players like Will Spradling and Rodney McGruder capitalized, while early suspensions and exits reshaped the roster.
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Kansas, Morris pace All-Big 12 honors list
Kansas coach Bill Self earns Big 12 Coach of the Year for the third time while Marcus Morris is named Big 12 Player of the Year. Jacob Pullen of Kansas State makes the first team with six others including Lace Dunn Alec Burks Marcus Denman and Jordan Hamilton. Brady Morningstar also on the all-defensive team. Self discusses team focus amid suspensions and personal losses.
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Syracuse Bulldogs focus drives 2A state bid
Syracuse High boys basketball under Jeff Mathias advances to the Class 2A state tourney at Bramlage Coliseum after a 52-49 overtime win over Meade in Greensburg. The 21-2 team blends past coach Bill Peeper’s systems with minor tweaks, pursuing a sixth state trip in eight seasons.
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Ingalls Lady Bulldogs eye 1A state title run
Ingalls head coach Roger Thurlow led a young 14 9 team into the Class 1A state tournament with a 3 p.m. first-round clash against Beloit St Johns Tipton Catholic in Hays. The squad, built around Janae Droste Tara Whipple and Riley Schmidt, faced a tougher SPIAA schedule after a strong Moscow sub state win over top seed Bucklin.
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