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**Saulbadguy** · 11-15-2009, 11:54 AM

I know there are enough of us to participate in this thread, even when our seasons inevitably go to shit.

KSU vs Western Illinois today, tip-off at 3:00 pm.

One thing I noticed near the end of the game on Friday night - we had 5 true freshman on the court, and still played sound basketball. None of them were scrub walk-ons either. While I don't think we will make a serious run at anything this year, the foundation is being laid for a solid program in the future.

ArrowheadHawk · 07-02-2010, 10:26 AM

So is the home sickness the real reason he is leaving or is there something going on behind the scenes?

**ChiTown** · 07-02-2010, 10:38 AM

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So is the home sickness the real reason he is leaving or is there something going on behind the scenes?

The homesickness thing is a load of BS. It has everything to do with what would have been a diminishing role in '10-'11, and Dom's continued arrogance thinking he's more than what he really is. The coaches had had enough, and the decision was made (mutually) late this Spring (May).

ArrowheadHawk · 07-02-2010, 10:40 AM

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The homesickness thing is a load of BS. It has everything to do with what would have been a diminishing role in '10-'11, and Dom's continued arrogance thinking he's more than what he really is. The coaches had had enough, and the decision was made (mutually) late this Spring (May).

This is a problem when your program is on the rise and players think they should play more. See Micah Downs.

**Saulbadguy** · 07-02-2010, 10:50 AM

I'm not one to throw a player under the bus. Dominique is a great athlete. He's been a great representative of K-State. However, I don't think he ever really "bought in" to Franks system. Offensively he has not improved since he came on camps, but defensively he generally brought it. Still - it's a huge loss, and our weak 3 spot just got weaker with him departing.

**ChiTown** · 07-02-2010, 10:52 AM

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Still - it's a huge loss, and our weak 3 spot just got weaker with him departing.

Yep

It means Southwell is going to have step up big time, and McGruder is going to have to see some time at 3 as well - which means Russell is going to have to see more minutes at 2. Truthfully, this just sucks any way you cut it.

**Saulbadguy** · 07-02-2010, 10:54 AM

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Yep

It means Southwell is going to have step up big time, and McGruder is going to have to see some time at 3 as well - which means Russell is going to have to see more minutes at 2. Truthfully, this just sucks any way you cut it.

I like our 3's coming in for next season (2011-2012).

KevB · 07-02-2010, 12:23 PM

My concern is that Jamar folded in the tourney. He has to get mentally tougher and develop the ability to dribble more than once before turning it over. Rodney will certainly play some 3, as he's an excellent rebounder for his size. Definitely means Russell, Southwell and even Spradling need to step up.

**ChiTown** · 07-02-2010, 01:28 PM

Nino Williams

Discuss................

**Saulbadguy** · 07-02-2010, 01:33 PM

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Nino Williams

Discuss................

Will he be joining our team this coming season?

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 07-02-2010, 02:39 PM

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Will he be joining our team this coming season?

reports are he is likely to qualify.

**ChiTown** · 07-02-2010, 02:56 PM

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Will he be joining our team this coming season?

Magic 8 Ball Says.......................

Looking Good

Los Pollos Hermanos · 07-02-2010, 03:21 PM

I think we're going to really miss Sutton's defense.

Dante84 · 07-02-2010, 04:02 PM

I wonder how this Nino kid will do against non-smurfs. He's good at missing dunks in this video lol....

Coach · 07-02-2010, 04:31 PM

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Both Arthur and Bryce will be in Manhattan in July.

No kiddin? I know that Arthur was official, but haven't heard Bryce's being official yet?
Posted via Mobile Device

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 07-02-2010, 04:34 PM

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No kiddin? I know that Arthur was official, but haven't heard Bryce's being official yet?
Posted via Mobile Device

The thinking is that Bill won't let Bryce showboat, so no announcement is good. If he was going elsewhere he'd have had a presser.

Not sure I buy it, but whatever.

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Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	I'm not one to throw a player under the bus. Dominique is a great athlete. He's been a great representative of K-State. However, I don't think he ever really "bought in" to Franks system. Offensively he has not improved since he came on camps, but defensively he generally brought it. Still - it's a huge loss, and our weak 3 spot just got weaker with him departing.
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KevB Agree to Disagree Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The State of Euphoria Casino cash: $10026612	My concern is that Jamar folded in the tourney. He has to get mentally tougher and develop the ability to dribble more than once before turning it over. Rodney will certainly play some 3, as he's an excellent rebounder for his size. Definitely means Russell, Southwell and even Spradling need to step up.
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