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Big 12 Basketball: Top 10 point guards entering 2021-22 season

By Andrew Tineo

Jan 2, 2021; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Keylan Boone (20) works the ball against Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Kevin McCullar (15) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2021; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Keylan Boone (20) works the ball against Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Kevin McCullar (15) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Big 12 Basketball Kansas State Wildcats Nijel Pack Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Big 12 Basketball Kansas State Wildcats Nijel Pack Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Nijel Pack, Kansas State

2020-2021 stats: 12.7 PPG, 3.8 APG, 40% 3P

Although the season in Manhattan didn’t turn out well, Pack was the biggest bright spot for the Wildcats.

Pack consistently produced go-to scorer performances, with three 20+ point games and over a dozen double-digit performances as a freshman.

During Kansas State’s four-game winning streak prior to the end of their season, Pack faltered, before a strong 23 point performance against TCU.

That performance was followed by 18 more in their season-finishing loss to Baylor in the Big 12 Quarterfinals.

The Wildcats as a whole last year were extremely young, and return a majority of their impact players, including super senior Mike McGuirl.

Pack was the exact player Kansas State needed, to show growth and potential for the Wildcats in 2021-2022. With the core of Pack, McGuirl, and center Davion Bradford, the Wildcats can shock a few teams and are capable of upsets.

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