Friday is roundtable day at Rivals.com and this week stays with traditions, as Rivals analysts Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan are joined by rankings contributor Houston Wilson to discuss three topics related to the recruiting world. The measured optimism radiating from Big Blue Nation these days makes it easy to forget how mixed the reaction to Mark Pope’s hire was, so making an early impression was paramount. There’s no better way to do that than landing the five-star guard in your backyard, and Pope went out and did just that.
Read more: Rivals Roundtable: Biggest commitments, hard-to-read decisions
Behind Enemy Lines: Q with Tulane expert Maddy Hudak
Kansas State is road-tripping for the first time this season. On Saturday, the Wildcats will head to New Orleans to play Tulane for the return trip of a previously scheduled home-and-home. In 2022, Tulane traveled to Manhattan and upset the Wildcats, 17-10.
Read more: Behind Enemy Lines: Q with Tulane expert Maddy Hudak
Oklahoma State basketball lands sharpshooter Ryan Crotty in 2025 recruiting class
