Bruce Weber was quick to defend Dean Wade when the sophomore forward contributed little in Kansas State’s first two games.
Four points against Western Illinois? Three points against Omaha? More fouls than rebounds? None of it concerned Weber.
“He’s a good player. He will be fine,” Weber said last week. “LeBron James has bad days. They all do. Michael Jordan does, go watch him. He will be fine.”
That patience is beginning to pay off. Wade is slowly but surely regaining his form. His play in a 61-40 victory over Robert Morris on Tuesday at Bramlage Coliseum was a good example of what Wade can bring to the floor when he’s not having a bad day.