Kansas State Adds To Linebacker Core With Latest Addition
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Kansas State boosted its defensive unit Friday afternoon. The program adds linebacker DJ Ackerson, a 2026 class recruit from Putnam City High in Oklahoma City, OK.
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— Dejon “DJ” Ackerson Jr. ✯ (@DejonAckerson11) April 25, 2025
KANSAS STATE OFFICIALLY LOSES STAR GUARD DUG MCDANIEL TO MEMPHIS
Former Kansas State guard Dug McDaniel is officially gone.
The veteran point guard officially landed with the Memphis Tigers on Thursday. McDaniel averaged 11.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists last season.
He was expected to help elevate the Wildcats to the Tournament, but they fell way short after losing to Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament. He and coach Jerome Tang had tension early in the season due to mindset and defensive shortcomings. McDaniel eventually landed in the starting lineup, spearheading Kansas State during its dominant six-game win streak.
McDaniel joins a team that dominated the AAC last season, boasting a dynamic offense that ranked second in conference scoring and No. 1 in field goal percentage and 3-point shooting.
FORMER K-STATE GUARD CJ JONES DRAWING LOTS OF INTEREST IN TRANSFER PORTAL
Former Kansas State basketball player Christian (CJ) Jones announced earlier this week he is entering the transfer portal.
The 6-5 combo guard from East St. Louis, Ill., averaged 5.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 40.7 percent from the floor. He started of nine of 33 games in his only season in Manhattan.
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