Kansas State basketball coach Bruce Weber had a question for Rodney McGruder last month.
He wanted to know if McGruder, after three years playing professionally overseas and in the NBA’s D-League, was interested in trading in his jersey for a suit. Weber was searching for a new assistant, and he thought McGruder would make a nice addition to his coaching staff.
After all, the last time they were together K-State won 27 games and shared the 2013 Big 12 championship. Maybe they could recreate that success. It was an intriguing and flattering thought.
Still, McGruder shot it down almost immediately.