Could Brad Underwood’s Final Four Journey Have Changed Kansas State’s Destiny Forever?
MANHATTAN — Imagine the bittersweet sighs swirling through Kansas State basketball’s faithful this weekend, as they catch the Final Four action from Indianapolis. Their hearts are a mixture of pride and “what ifs,” watching Illinois face off against UConn under the bright lights at Lucas Oil Stadium, knowing a familiar face is at the helm. Brad Underwood, a McPherson native and proud K-State alum from the mid-’80s, now steers the Fighting Illini, leading a squad that features Keaton Wagler — a once-overlooked Kansas high school talent who’s now a potential NBA lottery pick. The ironic twist? Neither the Wildcats nor the Jayhawks showed much interest in Wagler when he was coming up. As K-State wrestles with recent setbacks, including missing three straight NCAA Tournaments and parting ways with coach Jerome Tang, Underwood’s rise to glory feels like a missed opportunity — a narrative laden with what might have been for the Wildcats and their fans. Curious how this all came to be and why Underwood’s purple banner never flew again? Dive in as we unravel the tangled journey.
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