Shawn Rhodes is the first native Kansan to make the list, but he wont be the last. Shawn came to KSU from Wichita Northwest High School in 1995. Due to his size and skill-set Rhodes was able to see time in a reserve role and ocassional starter as an underclassman before becoming a regular stater his Junior year. Rhodes was a skilled big man who could hurt you both inside and outside of the lane. Inside he had the size to get to the rim, block a shot, and grab a tough board. Outside of the lane he had the ability to hit the three or toss a nice entry post into the paint. These skills along with the opportunity to get a lot of playing time (Shawn is 6th all time in minutes played and 10th in games played) allowed Shawn to make several career lists in the media guide: Shawn is 25th all-time in points scored with 967 points. He is 12th all-time in career rebounds with 593 boards. He is 2nd all-time in career blocks with 120.
Shawn was a Co-Captain of the 1998-1999 team that made it to the NIT. The Wildcats made post season play in three out of the four seasons Rhodes played (2 NITs, 1 NCAA). Statistically 1997-1998 was Rhodes best season; that year he averaged 11.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.1 apg, and shot .360 from three point land. However, it was in 1999 that Rhodes earned his only post season athletic honor when he was named honorable mention All-Big 12.
Shawn excelled in the classroom as well as on the hardwood. He was a two-time first team Academic All Big 12 and one time academic All-Big 12 honorable mention.
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