[CommerceComet]

K-State fan here. I would have never believed that the Wildcats would make it to the Elite Eight with a winnable game to get to the Final Four while only getting eight total minutes of play from Dean Wade in the tournament. He is definitely their best player.

If they get past the Ramblers (and that is no given), hopefully Dean Wade's stress fracture can heal a bit before the Final Four. A full week off his foot could help. When K-State went to a five-guard lineup after Snead fouled out, it became clear that Wade was hurting after playing earlier in the game.

Team plays with a chip on its shoulder. Barring transfers or a surprise entry into the NBA draft, the Wildcats only lose two guys both of whom played little. Should be really good next year.

[ridesthemiles]

ANY bone displacement takes 10 days or more for the bone to start to knit & heal. Even a ‘stress fracture’. Don’t wish any bad juju on any athlete, but that is a medical fact.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Agree. I just hope the ‘Cats don’t suffer a letdown after upsetting Kentucky. And every time I even think about using “K-State” and “Final Four” in the same sentence I get verklempt.