Competition should be considered, of course. But if K-State plays this well all season and finishes ninth in conference, as predicted, the Big 12 will be a loaded league.
The Wildcats looked athletic, diverse and deep in dismantling Division II Emporia State, 86-49, in their first exhibition game of the season Friday night in Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State displayed the defense that has become a hallmark of Bruce Weber’s teams, forcing 16 turnovers en route to a 42-19 halftime lead, and forcing Emporia State into 23 total turnovers in the game. They held the Hornets to 34% shooting on the night and out-rebounded them 47-34.