German forward Elias Rapieque is headed to Kansas State, he announced Wednesday on social media.
Standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing 220 pounds, Rapieque has been one of the few U21 players in Europe to log consistent EuroLeague minutes. Playing for ALBA Berlin, he appeared in 27 games during the 2024–25 season, averaging 4.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in roughly 15 minutes per game.
When assigned to ALBA Berlin’s affiliate team, SSV Lok Bernau, in Germany’s ProB league, Rapieque showcased his full skill set. In eight games, he averaged 18.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists, demonstrating his upside as a do-it-all forward, similar to former forward Coleman Hawkins.
