Kansas State notes: Basketball star Jack Parr dies

Parr remembered

Kansas State honored former standout basketball player Jack Parr with a moment of silence before the start of Wednesday’s game.

Parr died at his Lindsborg, Kan., home over the weekend at the age of 78.

He was a two-time All-American at K-State during 1955-58, scoring 1,184 points and grabbing 819 rebounds.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Jan. 17 at Presser Hall on the campus of Bethany College.

Injury bug

Though none proved serious, K-State battled injuries throughout the game. Thomas Gipson and Nino Williams both rolled their ankles and had to leave the game for a few minutes, while Wesley Iwundu was seen favoring his right hand, which he had sprained against Oklahoma State.

Johnson high on K-State

TCU coach Trent Johnson thinks K-State will respond after its nonconference struggles to have a solid season.

“We knew Kansas State had a good basketball team; they just played a difficult schedule,” Johnson said. “They will be a team to be reckoned with.”

First Half

▪ Key play: Marcus Foster hit a running layup on his opening shot, setting the tone for a big night.

▪ Key stat: TCU made one three-pointer.

Second half

▪ Key play: Foster hit a three-pointer to put K-State ahead 29-23.

▪ Key stat: TCU did not make a three-pointer.

This story was originally published January 7, 2015 at 11:53 PM with the headline "Kansas State notes: Basketball star Jack Parr dies."