I wonder what the bench keeps yelling. They got a warning already then just got t'd up.

LMAO That's the greatest post in the history of EMAW.

Final:

#3 Kansas State 73
#24 Virginia Tech 57

lol at going for the ball as the buzzer rings

Exciting to see JHR, Spradling and Martavious playing well. Pullen in foul trouble and Kelly on the bench actually helps develop these guys that much quicker....all in all really good game for Cats. There was a 5 minute stretch when they pulled away that they played great ball. Great defense, boxing out, under control on the break and taking advantage of the defense (lob to Jamar). Fun to see. Now Wally, CK and Russell need to pull their heads out.

Good win considering Kelly didn't play and Pullen's foul trouble.

We look like shit on offense though. Wally is so timid it makes me crazy.

This is like one of my favorite photos this year.

http://cjonline.com/files/editorial/...10ksuvtAP1.jpg

Pullen
His being out was a blessing in disguise. Let the team get awesome minutes and experience against a ranked (and most likely) hopeful tourney team. He still looks great, picking pockets and draining shots. If Spradling takes over the point (now that he looks very capable of playing the position) Pullen can do some real damage from the 2, ala last year.

Spradling
Wow. Great coming out game from the freshman. I wasn't the only one who didn't know what to expect from the pizza faced bobble head, but WS played like a frigging MAN out there today. Very intelligent (mid court charge), Good eye for the open man, good ball control. He has a nice three, but his selection needs to get better.

Macgruder
He has a really nice shot and looks to be the biggest 3 point threat outside of Pullen. Very impressed with his presence inside and rebounding.

Judge
Still waiting for him to play like the monster he can be. He needs to be getting more rebounds and banging down low. It looks to me like he is playing a second slower than he should be, and like he is somewhat apprehensive. Get nasty, man!

Henriquez-Roberts
He is flashing. I am happy to see him playing more aggressive (take notes, Wally). I hope he continues to develop - he's doing a good, good job so far.

Russell
Surprisingly our biggest liability so far. He has the talent to be playing much better. Maybe he should be sitting next to CK....

Irving
If his three ball can become consistent.... along with Macgruder, Spradling and Pullen's... look the **** out. He was great at getting open tonight. He had a few silly fouls, and as he continues to get minutes, hopefully he wises up.

Asprilla
Needs to live up to his hype. He is playing pretty sloppy and is being kind of an idiot on D. Stupid fouls. Eat some damn space. Dunk the damn ball. Block some damn shots. Grab the damn rebound. He needs some more practice, and needs to have Frank on his ass in practice.

Samuels
Somewhat quieter than I expected. I would have liked to have seen him take stronger "leader" role with Pullen's absence. Still looked damn good finishing the ball though. He is a talented SOB.

Southwell
Make your damned shots.

Kelly
We need his ass in there. He needs to wise up and start working hard consistently. There were plenty of moments in this game where I thought, "Well, we certainly could have used those long ass arms right there."

Team
Good win against a ranked team, especially missing our keys. It's games like this that will help a ton come March. Glad we got a win - I'll be honest and say I was a little worried coming in to it, and more worried when Pullen got his 2nd and 3rd.

We showed that same heart we had last year, and as we grow, we will be a solid team all around. Good stuff, cats.

EMAW.

Irving - I'd add that he's a dancing machine.

Agreed.

Link to the last 2 tunnel dances?

I'll be at the KSU-Duke game next week (assuming they play in the finals). Kelly better be back by then so they can beat them.

Well that would be one game I'll root for KState. **** Duke.

Will you be one of those KU dorks wearing their KU gear to a basketball game that doesn't involve KU? I love seeing them at the Sprint Center every year - it's hilarious.

If you'll notice; KU is always on Saul's mind. Deservedly so.

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