Newcomers on the Block: Wildcat Style

Frank Martin, head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats, is known for his powerful recruiting ability. Martin has landed three recruits for 2010 already that will help add more depth to their roster next year.

Shane Southwell

A 6 foot 6 small forward from Rice High School, Southwell had a scholarship offer to play for Marquette, but he chose K-State because of his former teammates, Jordan Henriquez and Curtis Kelly.

Since Southwell can dribble and pass the ball well for his size, I see Martin using Southwell as more of a guard than a forward. Shane is a very versatile player, with a strong all-around game. He at times turns the ball over, and throws bad passes, but this can be curbed with Martin's coaching.

Will Spradling

Will Spradling, touted as the one of the best point guards, is the number 56^th point guard in the nation, according to ESPN.com. Will is a 6 foot 3 guard from Shawnee Mission South High School in Kansas.

Spradling is a guard that can shoot the basketball, and rebound it as well. In his last game, he had 16 points and 13 rebounds. However, he shoots the ball in front of his face, which can pose a problem. He will need to re-vamp his shooting mechanics to shoot consistently at the college level.

Freddy Asprilla

Freddy Asprilla, a Miami Dade Junior College transfer, has also committed to Kansas State. The 6 foot 10 center will definitely add more size to the Wildcats front court. Freddy can definitely bring more depth, his energy, and his ability to alter shots, get rebounds whether on the offensive side of the ball or defensive.

Asprilla is generally considered a pro in waiting with his advanced all-floor game.

So far this is a great start for the Kansas State recruiting process. These recruits are among the best in the country.