Kansas State Basketball: Analyzing the Wildcats' rotation for 2018-19

Kansas State Basketball: Analyzing the Wildcats’ rotation for 2018-19

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts to his team against the Loyola Ramblers in the first half during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at Philips Arena on March 24, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 24: Barry Brown #5 of the Kansas State Wildcats speaks to his team during a timeout in the second half against the Loyola Ramblers during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament South Regional at Philips Arena on March 24, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Shooting Guard

Minutes Allocated (40 total): Barry Brown (25), Cartier Diarra (9) and Mike Mcguirl (6)

Brown always was a good scorer who could crack double-digits just about every night. This past season showed an explosiveness that wasn’t seen before, with several huge single-game performances. When Stokes was out last January, Brown had a career-high 38 points against Oklahoma State and 34 at Baylor. In the final 10 games of the season, the 6’3 guard scored nearly 20 a night.

A great slasher, Brown got to the free throw line at a high rate and created opportunities for both him and his teammates, ranking in the top-10 in assists in the Big 12. One area he needs to improve is from distance, where he shot 32% for the season. If he bumps that up a few points, Brown will be one of the best all-around guards not just in the conference but nationwide.

Others that will get minutes at the two-spot include Diarra, whose ability to shoot from deep is important. The two of them have plenty of experience playing with each other on the court and both can play off the ball. As for McGuirl, he played sparingly as a freshman behind the other guards. He has talent but likely will have to wait another season to showcase it.

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