K-State men’s basketball roster for 2015-16
No. 5 Barry Brown
Height: 6-3
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard
Hometown: St. Petersburg. Fla.
Brown was one of the first members of K-State’s 2015 recruiting class, committing to the Wildcats last fall. He was a prolific high school scorer in Florida and hopes to give his team a similar offensive boost as a freshman.
No. 14 Justin Edwards
Height: 6-6
Year: Senior
Position: Guard
Hometown: Whitby, Ontario
Edwards transferred to K-State amid much fanfare two years ago. The former Maine star led the America East Conference in scoring as a sophomore, and teammates said he dominated practice while he sat out a year, per NCAA transfer rules.
No. 1 Carlbe Ervin
Height: 6-3
Year: Junior
Position: Guard
Hometown: Oklahoma City
He is a newcomer, but K-State will look to Ervin to provide leadership in his first season. The Wildcats lost both of their point guards to transfers, meaning Ervin will play meaningful minutes right away. He has been battling knee issues throughout October, so he might open the season behind Kamau Stokes, but he is expected to be the primary point guard when he gets healthy.
No. 23 Ron Freeman
Height: 6-5
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard
Hometown: Los Angeles
The last addition to K-State’s 2015 recruiting class, Freeman brings athleticism and defense to the Wildcats. The unheralded recruit out of southern California can use his 6-foot-5 frame to dunk and deny opposing perimeter players.
No. 41 Stephen Hurt
Height: 6-11
Year: Senior
Position: Forward
Hometown: Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Coach Bruce Weber couldn’t decide how to use Hurt last season. At times, he asked the 6-foot-11 forward to turn his back to the basket and fight for rebounds. At others, he allowed Hurt to step outside and shoot as a stretch four.
No. 25 Wesley Iwundu
Height: 6-7
Year: Junior
Position: Guard
Hometown: Houston
If there is any player K-State fans will recognize without a program this season, Iwundu is the guy. He was here when the Wildcats transitioned away from Frank Martin recruits to Weber players. He was here when K-State won 20 games and reached the NCAA Tournament. He was also here when things turned into a dumpster fire last season.
No. 4 D.J. Johnson
Height: 6-9
Year: Junior
Position: Forward
Hometown: St. Louis
Johnson last played for K-State in the NCAA Tournament, suffering a broken foot in a round of 64 game against Kentucky nearly two years ago. Many expected him back the following season, but his foot required two surgeries to heal. Weber is still easing him back into practice.
No. 10 Isaiah Maurice
Height: 6-10
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Hometown: Durham, N.C.
Maurice comes to Manhattan after a year in prep school. His 6-foot-10, 225-pound frame will be put to good use inside as a defender and rebounder. But he is unlikely to play this season. Weber says he is a redshirt candidate. Weber says he hasn’t been cleared academically by the NCAA.
No. 33 Brian Rohleder
Height: 6-3
Year: Senior
Position: Guard
Hometown: Wichita
No one has improved more than Rohleder, a Bishop Carroll product, since arriving on campus. Weber thinks Rohleder is ready to play a meaningful role in K-State’s rotation, suggesting he may even play some point guard.
No. 3 Kamau Stokes
Height: 6-0
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard
Hometown: Baltimore
He may start at point guard as a freshman. Even if he doesn’t, he is going to play a lot of minutes immediately.
No. 32 Dean Wade
Height: 6-10
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Hometown: St. John, Kan.
Dean Wade is different from any other recruit Weber has signed at K-State. He is tall, he is athletic, he is versatile, he is a former state champion, and, most importantly, he is from Kansas.
No. 15 Dante Williams
Height: 7-0
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
It’s been a while since K-State had a big man capable of disrupting shots at the rim. Williams will change that.
Walk-ons
No. 35 Austin Budke, No. 24 Pierson McAtee, No. 12 Mason Schoen, No. 13 Zach Winter
This story was originally published November 13, 2015 at 1:08 PM with the headline "K-State men’s basketball roster for 2015-16."