65 Teams in 65 Days: No. 25 Kansas State

Location: Manhattan, KS Nickname: Wildcats Conference: Big 12 Last Year’s Record: 22-12   Key Returners Denis Clemente (15.0 ppg), Jacob Pullen (13.9 ppg), Jamar Samuels (8.3 ppg)   Top Newcomers Wally Judge, Curtis Kelly-Tr, Rodney McGruder, Nick Russell   Strengths Denis Clemente is back to lead a Wildcats’ team that is looking to build on recent success. He, along with Jacob Pullen comprise one of the best backcourts in the Big 12. They averaged almost 30 points-per-game last season and that number is expected to rise. They played the bulk of the minutes last season too, but now it looks like help is on the way. Freshmen Nick Russell and Rodney McGruder join the fray to sure up the backcourt while Wally Judge should provide an added punch from his forward position.   Weakness The Wildcats were the worst free-throw shooting team in the Big 12 last season. Shooting just 65 percent, it’s no wonder why the Wildcats finished a marginal 9-7 in ...