Typically, we share recruiting scoop in this format. However, though it will still be focused on the Kansas State recruiting efforts, we’re just sharing the visitor sheet so far for the Wildcats when it comes to transfer portal targets.

While one of the first visitors was Oklahoma transfer cornerback Jayden Rowe, who subsequently committed to K-State, there has been plenty others. A trio of offensive line targets were in Manhattan last week.

LINK: Kansas State offensive line visitors

The Wildcats weren’t just busy along the front of the offense. Two receivers were also spotted on the K-State campus last week. That is a position of emphasis in the recruiting cycle because of the attrition and graduation.

LINK: Two wideouts visit Kansas State last week

Joe Klanderman and Van Malone are also diving in the portal. A few defensive backs were on campus as well. Though safety isn’t a huge need, they are interested in adding one. However, they are far from finished at cornerback.

LINK: Defensive backs embark on Manhattan

But the Wildcats aren’t finished at all. This week will be a revolving door of transfer targets also making it through K-State. Two receivers, a running back, a linebacker and two defensive tackles will make it for official visits.

LINK: Visitors on campus this week

We also provide a hint of what is inside below.

• Who is set to be in Manhattan this week?
• Kansas State hosting plethora of wideouts.
• Wildcats have offensive linemen on campus early.
• K-State still working on defensive backs.

That is just a taste of what can be found in our Kansas State recruiting content on a weekly basis throughout the calendar year. There has never been a better time to join the largest community of K-State fans on the internet that converse and discuss the Wildcats on a daily basis.

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PRATT, Kan. (KWCH) – A man died in a Pratt house fire reported Monday afternoon near the intersection of South High Street and West 3rd Street. Pratt police said the man was a father whose wife and three children were inside the home at the time of the fire reported about 3:30 p.m.

Police said the woman and three children safely evacuated the home. The man reportedly was outside when the fire started and went in, concerned that his family could still be inside.

The state fire marshal’s office responded to the scene as part of a “supplemental investigation,” police said.

The investigation’s preliminary results show that the fire’s source might’ve been electrical.

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Rebounding has been a concern for Kansas State, as evidenced by ranking 14th overall in the conference.

So it’s no surprise Wildcats coach Jerome Tang brought it back up before the team hosts Drake (9-0) Tuesday night. Tang used a boxing analogy to illustrate the rebounding issues, saying it’s not enough to play defense if they can’t come away with the possession.

“It’s not over when we contest the shot, we gotta go get the rebound,” Tang said. “Otherwise, we’re gonna get knocked out. We’ve been throwing the punch contesting the shot, but we haven’t been finishing the play.”

St. John’s outrebounded the Wildcats 51 to 40, including nine offensive boards alone by forward Zuby Ejiofor. These created second-chance opportunities for the Red Storm, which Kansas State couldn’t reciprocate in the second half.

It’s essential for the Wildcats to improve against the Bulldogs on Tuesday night.

ACHOR ACHOR’S DEPARTURE CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTHER K-STATE PLAYERS

Kansas State took a loss with the sudden departure of forward Achor Achor, who was anticipated to be a major transfer acquisition.

Luckily, coach Jerome Tang says the team prepared for these situations. He is encouraged by the new opportunities presented to players like Taj Manning and Mobi Ikegwuruka, who will step up amidst Achor’s exit.

“It opens up the opportunity for a lot of guys,” Tang said. “It also gets people’s attention. Love Achor and wish him the best, but one of the things I said is that one of the goals this summer was to have an abundance. So that if you lost a player or two, you still had enough to accomplish what you wanted to accomplish.”

Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.