Brandon Wade
— ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder (22) looks for space during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Fort Worth.
Rich Sugg
— Rich Sugg/The Kansas City Star Elijah Johnson and the Kansas Jayhawks flew by their in-state rival Kansas State to win another Big 12 Tournament title Saturday at the Sprint Center. Johnson blew by KSU's Rodney McGruder (22) and Martavious Irving for a bucket during the second half fof the Jayhawks 70-54 win.
SHANE KEYSER
— SHANE KEYSER/KANSAS CITY STAR Kansas Jayhawks center Jeff Withey (5) defended as Kansas State Wildcats guard Rodney McGruder (22) took an off-balanced shot in the second half of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament game at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013 in Kansas City.
SHANE KEYSER
— SHANE KEYSER/KANSAS CITY STAR Kansas State Wildcats guard Angel Rodriguez (13) and Kansas State Wildcats guard Rodney McGruder (22) reacted to a foul call in the second half of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament game at the Sprint Center on March 16, 2013 in Kansas City.
Travis Heying
— The Wichita Eagle Kansas State's Rodney McGruder takes a shot over Baylor's Pierre Jackson during the first half at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan earlier this year.
Zach Long
— ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas State's Rodney McGruder shoots under pressure from Texas Tech's Toddrick Gotcher during an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013.
Rich Sugg
— Rich Sugg K-State-s Rodney McGruder, front, tries to gain control of the ball while Texas' Gary Johnson reaches over him in an attempt to make the steal in 2010 game.
Jaime Green
— The Wichita Eagle Kansas State's Rodney McGruder shoots a free throw against Southern Mississippi in 2012.
Rich Sugg
— RICH SUGG/The Kansas City Starr KSU's Rodney McGruder takes a shot over KU's Tyshawn Taylor in 2012.
Rich Sugg
— Rich Sugg/The Kansas City Star KU's Jeff Withey (middle) battles K-State's Thomas Gipson (left) and Rodney McGruder for a rebound earlier this year.
Bo Rader
— The Wichita Eagle Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder (22) holds up the Big 12 Trophy for fans at Bramlage Coliseum as K-State celebrated its Big 12 Championship earlier this month.
Rich Sugg
— Rich Sugg/The Kansas City Star K-State's Rodney McGruder (left) powered the Wildcats past Markel Brown (22) and the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Big 12 Tournament last week.
Fernando Salazar
— The Wichita Eagle K-State's Rodney McGruger (22) shoots for two against OSU in the 1st half at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas earlier this year.
Travis Heying
— The Wichita Eagle Kansas State's Rodney McGruder gets a rebound against Texas Tech in 2011 at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan.
Travis Heying
— The Wichita Eagle Kansas State's Rodney McGruder throws down a dunk to put away the game against Texas in the final minute in Manhattan in 2012.
Charlie Riedel
— ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder (22) puts up a shot under pressure from Charleston Southern forward Paul Gombwer (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, in Manhattan, Kan.
Travis Heying
— The Wichita Eagle Kansas State's Rodney McGruder pumps his fist after hitting a three pointer against Virginia Tech in 2010 at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan.
Orlin Wagner
— AP Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder celebrates after a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. McGruder scored 22 points in the game.
