Video of Dean Wade practicing

[brian.mikeson]

I charted him at:
100% (1-for-1) One-handed, Left-handed, while holding a ball in right hand.
0% (0-for1) Traditional shot with right hand (only one ball in hands).

So unless the NCAA implements a middle school PE-inspired 2-balls-in-play game modification, I think we'll be okay.

 

[83Cat]

Is it just me or does anyone else think this is a decoy?

I wondered that same thing, so Cal would prepare for him and then they go small or something.

 

[crazyqx83]

I think he's sandbagging. Wearing purple jersey going thru drills with gray jerseys (could mean no contact). Just setting screens (no running). Psssh

 

[LouievileKat]

6'9

and a half

 

[ulismyman]

Matt acted on KSR as if Vando ankle not healing as quickly as thought...Matt doubts he plays

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

Media released a photo of his foot. Looks like he's good to go.

 

[JohnKBA]

Josh Harrelson looked more dangerous in a photo shooting a free throw.

Cats by 17.

 

[minjo]

With all the speculations coming from our expert fans, I can not wait until tomorrow, to see for myself what happens if he plays or not.

 

[JFCats22]

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[UKWildcatT]

With all the speculations coming from our expert fans, I can not wait until tomorrow, to see for myself what happens if he plays or not.

Always that one guy...

 

[ulismyman]

He may play some..but obviously not in shape to play 35 mins they need

 

[catben]

Weber just stated in the PC that Wade would be limited in his playing time, IF he played. Only spot minutes. I would be shocked if he could go without pain 2 weeks out form a stress fracture.

Jumping and running will be extremely difficult.

 

[Blueisbest]

Agree. If UK bring its A game, UK wins. Simple as that.

If we bring our B game I think we still win but it may be a little closer than we like.

 

[Blue Fever]

Weber just said in the press conference something along the lines of "he obviously won't be a 30-minute guy, but if he can play in 1 minute spurts he can do a lot to help us".

Not a clear answer either way from Bruce but sounds like he isn't expecting much.

 

[FrankUnderwood]

He’s folk lore good it seems. Reminiscent of the “beast” Matt Pilgrim !

 

[minjo]

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I hope for his sake he does not re injure his foot and jeopardize his chances of playing in NBA and make some money.

 

[BigKari]

Our roster is built to dominate guys like this. It doesn't appear to be difficult to being the leading scorer on a team like KSU that is offensively challenged. Not too worried.

In all cases this is not true (contrary to Calipari), but in this case I believe it is.....This game and the next (if we win) is not about what the other team does. It is about what our team does.

We come out with effort, perform and execute and we win the next 2 games easily. I don't care what either team does, they can not beat us with any player, scheme, style of play, etc. We have the better players and roster, top to bottom...

Coaches love doing this with injured players to try to get into the head of the other coach while creating their game plan. Cal is doing the same thing with Vanderbilt right now. I'm guessing it won't be announced until tomorrow whether he is playing or not, or he may just leave it a game time decision. I can guarantee our gameplan isn't altered at all by whether or not Dean Wade is playing.

I had never heard of the guy until he got injured. If he plays, don't leave him wide open from 3 or he's going to hit it. I would imagine they are going to set up plays to free him up for open shots. He's not going to be healthy enough to drive from the perimeter and make plays against our front court.

 

[LowCountryCat]

He's not going to play much. 10 minutes tops. Weber implied as much.

 

[Macy's socks]

In this instance a slow walk may be bad for him and his team...

It worked for Luke May and The Cheats...

 

[Ineverplayedthegame]

Make him run up and down the court a few times in the first half and I bet he doesn’t leave the locker room for the second half.

 

[ZZBlueComet]

I don’t think it matters much if he plays, KSU doesn’t scare me. Now, do we come out focused, if so, we win.

 

[RDCat07]

if he can play in 1 minute spurts he can do a lot to help us".

their coach must mean must mean playing exactly one 1 minute spurt when saying this cause he will be in the locker room with a fully broken foot headed to surgery after that just one minute of full on play

 

[listeningcat]

Explain to me how a guy can have a stress fracture in his foot and return after only 3 games missed. Stress fractures can be notorious for healing slowly.

 

[Calsthebomb]

Wish JV was as tough as this guy

 

[UK90]

Doesnt show much but he is at the practice with no boot, warming up

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That tells us absolutely nothing. HUGE difference between just shooting around on a fractured foot and trying to sprint full speed, defend and make hard cuts on a fractured foot. Entirely different things.

 

[jwhite123]

Wish JV was as tough as this guy

 

[TheBigBlueSpectacle]

I mean wow. Weber just flat says he’s not healed from a stress fracture but I’m gonna see what I can get away with anyway. I’m paraphrasing from the quotes above, but wow

 

[UK90]

Weber's gonna be in for a ton of shit if he allows this kid to play on a fractured foot and it makes it even worse. Lots of careers have been wrecked over the years by players attempting to play on broken feet when they shouldn't have.

I know the kid wants to play, But sometimes the coach has to veto the kid's wishes out of long term concern for the kid.

 

[wkycatfan]

Didn't Kevin Ware have a stress fracture?

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

More scared of his name than his play

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

Didn't Kevin Ware have a stress fracture?

He had a compound fracture. Maybe he had a stress fracture before that idk

 

[kyjeff1]

for those who know, how long does it take for a stress fracture to heal completely?

A heck.of a whole llo longer than two weeks.
Remember Jodie Meeks' stress fracture? He was out for what seemed like forever.
This kid is taking a big chance by playing.

 

[CatPhight]

First game back from foot injury with a guy who was born slow to begin with...

IMO the more he plays the better...

 

[kyjeff1]

The first game back usually doesn't work out to good because you are hesitant to move and make hard cuts.

Is that you Jimmy Dykes?

 

[katwest]

Is that you Jimmy Dykes?

I didn't say violent cuts.

 

[Ryan Lemonds Diary]

If they guy had a stress fracture 3 weeks ago I can't imagine he is 100%. He may not have any pain due to being shot up but he has to be risking further injury.

 

[kyjeff1]

Didn't Kevin Ware have a stress fracture?

OHHHHH SNAP

 

[Wildcats1st]

Nick Richards if you are reading this. Step on the dudes foot. Problem solved

 

[crawfords corner]

He's going to play at not 100% so let him play. That's going to be to UKs benefit, not K-State. Let's hopes our guys make sure they go right at him the moment he steps on the court.

 

[RDCat07]

i honestly don't see how a doctor could medically clear him to play..but honestly it will likely help us more than hurt us if he did cause well his foot is injured