Rapid Recap: Bright spots for Kansas State
No Max Jones
Kansas State was without Cal State Fullerton guard Max Jones in the exhibition game versus Fort Hays State. The senior guard was gaining traction throughout the offseason and had the attention of his K-State teammates and coaches in a positive way.
He missed the game Tuesday night due to a minor toe injury, according to head coach Jerome Tang. It is not considered serious or long-term. Not having Jones caused the Wildcats to use rotations they had not used or practiced much yet.
Kansas State bright spots
There were a few bright spots for Kansas State in the 70-56 win over Fort Hays State.
The Wildcats were able to get into the paint and were effective when doing so. However, Tang wanted more from his team. Only 29 possessions had a paint touch for K-State while 17 did not. It wasn’t enough for him.
Tang was also pleased with his team’s defense in the first half. However, the intensity did not stay in the second half.
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Kansas State finished with 18 assists on 23 made field goals, which brought a smile to his face. The Wildcats ended with nine assists on the 12 made baskets in the second half and were sharing the ball more. It was helped by Coleman Hawkins, who Tang called their swiss-army knife.
Hausen’s shooting
Brendan Hausen ended the game with 15 points to lead all scorers. He also was not afraid to shoot the basketball by taking 14 three-pointers. His 14 three point attempts were the most tries from beyond the arc by a K-State player ever in an exhibition game.
In the second half the Villanova transfer was more in balance. Because of that, he was able to go 2 of 5 from distance. He was not getting his feet right in the first half. When his footwork is in order and mechanics are correct, Tang thinks he can be a 40 percent shooter from three-point land.
