Thursday, January 22, 2009

We are Wendell McKines fans

Wendell McKines comes from our neck of the...bay and he has always been a fan favorite because of his penchant for performing the spectacular.

That is no more.

Yes, he remains a fan favorite and yes, the spectacular is still provided by him, but McKines has already expanded his repertoire into the realm of a well-rounded player in just his second season.

In his initial year as a New Mexico State Aggie, McKines shot 42% from the foul line and went 1-1 beyond the three-point line while compiling 27 assists to 44 turnovers.

So far this season, he's at 62% from the foul line, 10-23 on his trey attempts and with 35 assists to 31 TOs.

Kudos to McKines. Here's Jason Groves with a feature:

Man at work: McKines becomes fan favorite for Aggie men's basketball team
Jason Groves
Las Cruces Sun-News reporter
1/21/2009


LAS CRUCES — Wendell McKines is living proof that hard work leads to recognition.

While men's basketball home attendance has dwindled at New Mexico State the past couple of years, a group of Pan American Center regulars has latched onto the play of the Aggies' 6-foot-6 sophomore power forward.

Against Utah State on Jan. 10, there were, "McKines Fan Club' signs and then after Idaho guard Mac Hopson's halfcourt desperation heave on Jan. 15 fell short to preserve a 74-71 Western Athletic Conference home win, a larger banner was unveiled opposite the scorer's table.

McKines noticed, raising his arms in appreciation as the Aggies snapped a three-game home losing streak...

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