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K-State notes: Wildcats make lineup adjustment


Kansas State’s Justin Edwards (center) battled Bradley’s Josh Cunningham (left), Mike Shaw and Auston Barnes (right) for a rebound during the second half of Tuesday’s game.
Kansas State’s Justin Edwards (center) battled Bradley’s Josh Cunningham (left), Mike Shaw and Auston Barnes (right) for a rebound during the second half of Tuesday’s game. The Associated Press

Junior guard Justin Edwards replaced sophomore wing Wesley Iwundu in the starting lineup against Bradley. Edwards began the year in K-State’s starting five, but Iwundu took his place in each of the past five games.

K-State coach Bruce Weber said he made the change in an attempt to motivate both players.

“Wesley has to play better,” Weber said.

On Edwards: “It gives him a little confidence. Now we see if he can get going. He did some good things, he is just too tentative right now. He needs to be more aggressive.”

Edwards had five points, four rebounds and two assists against Bradley. Iwundu had two points and four rebounds.

Hurt ailing

Junior forward Stephen Hurt missed Tuesday’s game with a groin injury. He suffered the setback against Tennessee and could also miss Saturday’s game against Savannah State. Weber said he will definitely be back next week against Texas A&M.

To reach Kellis Robinett, send email to krobinett@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @KellisRobinett.

This story was originally published December 9, 2014 at 11:32 PM with the headline "K-State notes: Wildcats make lineup adjustment."

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