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Kansas State Players Felt Disrespected by Lack of Handshakes from Kentucky

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Several members of the Kansas State Wildcats said the team was disappointed the Kentucky Wildcats, including head coach John Calipari, left the floor before the postgame handshake line Thursday night.

Alex Scarborough of ESPN.com passed along comments from Kansas State following its 61-58 victory over Kentucky in the Sweet 16 of the 2018 NCAA tournament.

"On that situation, it's all about respect," guard Amaad Wainright said. "That's what it should have been—all about respect."

"That's not the sportsmanship you like to see, but that's them," forward Levi Stockard III added. "They just walked off the court.