What I'm hearing: Kansas State counting big on Rapieque and Kostic
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The K-State basketball coaches used their resources and connections overseas in the offseason to pursue players for the team and have come away with two answers. We share how much they’re excited about German forward Elias Rapieque.
LINK: Hype on Rapieque
Just recently ESPN trotted out their first mock draft for the 2026 NBA Draft, and it included a Kansas State player in the first round. Coincidentally, it was their guard addition from Serbia – Andrej Kostic. Was his NBA prospects expected?
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LINK: Next-level talent?
Neither Rapieque or Kostic are on campus at the moment. K-State is working through the process of having their student visas approved, plus Kostic is playing in the U19 World Cup for his native country. When are they expected in Manhattan?
LINK: Timetables for Rapieque and Kostic
A peek at what is inside can be found below.
- How much excitement is there about Rapieque?
- Is the NBA hype real on Kostic?
- Kansas State relying heavily on international additions.
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