Vermeil says Chiefs defensive starters' jobs safe
Kansas City coach Dick Vermeil said no defensive starter's job is in danger despite the Chiefs ranking near the bottom in many defensive categories. He blamed occasional mistakes and execution issues, not scheme, as the team struggles 3-6 with a high powered offense but weak defense.
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Kansas State eyes NCAA bid with revamped lineup and Canada warmup
Kansas State coach Jim Wooldridge titles a reshaped Wildcats squad led by Jeremiah Massey and Marques Hayden. True freshman Clint Stewart and transfer Fred Peete anchor a backcourt as the team abandons the triangle offense. Four Canadian exhibitions prep for a hoped late season push after a 14-14 finish and ninth-place Big 12 tie last year.
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Kansas State looks to elevate under coach Wooldridge
Kansas State plans to improve under fifth year coach Jim Wooldridge as guard Fred Peete and forward Jeremiah Massey anchor a lineup with returning starters Marques Hayden Cartier Martin and the emergence of newcomers. The 2004 05 outlook emphasizes tougher Big 12 play, Massey’s growth to 225 pounds, and Peete providing needed offense while Martin battles injuries.
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Tigers roll Houston in Guardians Classic second round
Missouri defeated Houston 77-61 as Linas Kleiza posted 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Tigers broke a late first-half drought with a 20-1 run spanning the end of the first half and start of the second, improving to 2-0 behind strong shooting and double doubles from Gardner and Kleiza.
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Missouri signs Criswell to first three recruiting class
Missouri added its third recruit by signing 6 foot 9 Leo Criswell of Kansas City to a national letter of intent. Criswell averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds at Kansas City Piper before transferring to Coastal Christian Academy and was ranked as a top 50 national recruit by several services. He chose Missouri over Kentucky UNLV and St John s and joins guard Keaton Grant and forward Matt Lawrence. Coach Quin Snyder praised Criswell s versatile potential and impact.
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