The crowd of reporters surrounding Mike McGuirl was so large after Kansas State’s 69-59 victory over Creighton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Spectrum Center that Dean Wade offered to hoist late-arriving media on his shoulders for a clear view of the freshman guard.
And to think, McGuirl was completely ignored in a similar locker-room setting last week before the Big 12 Tournament.
Things can change that quickly in college basketball. One moment, you’re a seldom-used player wondering if you should have sat out the season with a redshirt. The next, you’re a hero.