Kansas State added a major piece to its frontcourt Wednesday, landing a commitment from Bowling Green transfer Marcus Johnson.
The 6-foot-7, 265-pound forward was one of the top big men in the MAC last season, averaging 16.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Falcons.
He shot nearly 40% from three-point range and led the conference in free throw percentage at 89.9% (79-for-88), setting a new program record at Bowling Green.
Johnson scored 20 or more points in 13 games, including a 28-point effort against Toledo on Jan. 24.
His blend of physicality, shooting touch and experience gives the Wildcats a versatile weapon inside and out.
He has one season of eligibility remaining.
Johnson began his college career at Parkland College, then spent a year at Division II Wheeling University before transferring to Bowling Green, where he played two seasons.
Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang continues to reshape the roster through the portal after several key departures.
Johnson joins a strong incoming class that includes Akron star and MAC Player of the Year Nate Johnson, UNC Wilmington forward Khamari McGriff, Omaha guard Abdi Bashir, Serbian prospect Andrej Kostic, and 6-foot-11 JUCO center Stephen Osei, who is expected to redshirt.
The Wildcats return just three players from last season’s squad: point guard David Castillo and forwards Mobi Ikegwuruka and Taj Manning.
K-State finished 16–17 overall and 9–11 in Big 12 play last season, tying for ninth in the conference.
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