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Kansas State basketball has turned to the junior college ranks for its latest addition.
Chimobi Ikegwuruka, a 6-foot-6, 205-pound forward from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa, has signed with the Wildcats, according to a social media post by Arturs Kalnitis, his agent.
Ikegwuruka, from Galway, Ireland, is the sixth transfer signed by coach Jerome Tang this recruiting cycle, pushing the Wildcat roster to 10 players with three more scholarships available. He averaged 19 points and 10.3 rebounds in 21 games as a redshirt freshman and second team juco All-American at Ellsworth and has three years of eligibility remaining.
Scouting reports show that even at 6-6, Ikegwuruka is more of a power forward, as evidenced by his rebounding numbers. He also shot 59.4% while attempting just six 3-pointers and made 70.5% of his free throws on nearly six attempts per game.
Ikegwuruka is the second junior college transfer signed by Tang since coming to K-State. Forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin was a key contributor to the Wildcats’ NCAA Elite Eight run in 2022-23. Also, 2023-24 leading scorer Tylor Perry spent two years at Coffeyville Community College before heading to North Texas.
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Kansas State coach Jerome Tang has added Chimobi Ikegwuruka, a forward from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa, to the Wildcats roster for next season.
During a Catbacker tour stop in Salina on Tuesday, K-State assistant coach Anthony Winchester said that adding size to the roster was a priority for the staff.
“Obviously we need some size,” Winchester said. “I think that’s where we’re kind of focused right now and then try to see if we can finish the roster out here soon.”
Ikegwuruka, while perhaps undersized as a power forward, clearly is at home around the basket, but the Wildcats could still use a veteran big man or two.
Super-senior David N’Guessan, at 6-9, 220 pounds is the lone experienced post player, though they did sign 6-11,…
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Author : The Topeka Capital-Journal
Publish date : 2024-05-16 18:18:54
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