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Kansas State men’s basketball fought to the end in its second straight exhibition, but the Wildcats fell 88-84 to Nebraska on Monday at BigIron Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.

K-State falls to Nebraska in second exhibition

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K-State falls to Mizzou in exhibition opener, 71-67 - Kansas State Collegian

Wildcats build early 9-point lead but cannot complete late comeback attempt.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Most of the attention surrounding Kansas State men’s basketball under first-year coach Casey Alexander has centered on the offense. But Alexander wants the Wildcats to be

What will K-State's defensive identity look like under Casey Alexander?

Kansas State fans got their first on-court look at men’s basketball coach Casey Alexander’s inaugural team Friday evening, as the Wildcats faced off against former conference rival Missouri in an

K-State falls to Missouri in home season-opening exhibition

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Kansas State Basketball: 2027 Exhibition 1 vs Missouri

The Wildcats get back on the hardwood tonight, and get ready to learn some new faces.

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Kansas State Basketball: Matt Gilhool Profile

Matt Gilhool is a 6’11”, sweet-shooting lefty with a diverse skill set on offense. He’s ready to make his college basketball debut after overcoming a health scare.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas State men’s basketball will get its first public look Friday when it hosts Missouri in an exhibition at Bramlage Coliseum.

New-look K-State to make public debut in exhibition vs. Missouri

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Bob Huggins living with progressive cognitive condition. - Kansas State Collegian

Former Wildcats coach spent one season in Manhattan, leading K-State to its first postseason appearance in 8 years.

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First Men's CBB AP Poll

1. Florida 2. Duke 3. Illinois 4. UConn 5. Arizona 📲 Full ranking here

First MCBB AP Poll Rankings 🔢

🐊 Florida takes No. 1 spot 〽️ Michigan outside top 15 ▶️ Watch full preseason breakdown

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Q&A with former K-State power forward Steve Soldner

Steve Soldner was a power forward and center for the K-State Wildcats from 1976-1979. Wearing the number 40 on his jersey, he was known for his toughness and on-court energy.

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Jaylen Alexander making case for early role with K-State

Kansas State men’s basketball coach Casey Alexander knew freshman guard Jaylen Alexander was a talented player when he recruited him to Belmont.

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K-State sorting through frontcourt options as season approaches

Kansas State men’s basketball has several options in the frontcourt entering Casey Alexander’s first season, with injuries creating uncertainty in the rotation.

All-Big 12 Preseason 1st Team

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Your 2026-27 Preseason All-Big 12 Team is one to know 👀

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K-State announces times, TV info for 2026-27 men’s basketball season

Kansas State and the Big 12 Conference announced game times and television information for the 2026-27 men’s basketball season on Tuesday afternoon.

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Former K-State men's basketball HC Dana Altman retires

The winningest coach in Oregon men’s basketball history and a former Kansas State head coach is calling it a career with less than three weeks to go before the season.

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Alexander seeing growth from potential pieces of rebuilt K-State roster

After former coach Jerome Tang’s departure and only one player returning to Kansas State men’s basketball, new coach Casey Alexander has embarked on a complete rebuild in Manhattan.

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K-State, Jerome Tang settle buyout dispute for $12 million

Following a buyout settlement with former Wildcat men’s basketball head coach Jerome Tang, Kansas State will save several million dollars.

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Kansas State to Pay Jerome Tang $12 Million in Settlement After Firing

Kansas State and former men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang are reportedly nearing a resolution to their messy separation. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Kansas State and Tang are finalizing a settlement that will pay the former Wildcats head coach $12 million through the end of 2027. Tang had approximately $18.7 million remaining on his contract […]

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K-State men's basketball names captains for 2026-27 season

Senior guard Brandon Rechsteiner, fifth-year guard Jaden Schutt and senior forward Brock Vice have been selected as team captains for the 2026-27 Kansas State men’s basketball season in a team-wide

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Former K-State basketball standout Wylie Howard reflects on his time in Manhattan

Wylie Howard Jr. is a former Kansas State men’s basketball player who competed as a 6-foot-8 forward/center for the Wildcats from 1989 to 1992 after transferring from Washburn University.

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K-State men release full schedule for 2026-27

Weekend home dates with Arizona, Cincinnati, Colorado, Kansas and TCU highlight first-year Kansas State men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander’s first Big 12 campaign in 2027, as the league office

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Life after basketball - Kansas State Collegian

Former men’s basketball player Mark Young returns to K-State to finish degree.

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New look to the floor at Fertitta Center.

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Casey Alexander's early K-State practices set tone for 2026-27 season

New Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Casey Alexander didn’t waste any time getting down to business when he finally gathered his team this summer.

When Casey Alexander first sat down in his new office at the Ice Family Basketball Center, he already had an idea of how he wanted his first Wildcats roster to

Casey Alexander beginning to define roles on rebuilt K-State roster

Kansas State men's basketball will play an exhibition game against former Big 12 foe Nebraska on Monday, Oct. 26 at Eihusen Arena inside the BigIron Events Center in Grand Island,

K-State men to face Nebraska in exhibition matchup

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Kansas State Basketball: Kameron Cooper Profile

Coach Alexander starts his 2027 with a bang, landing a highly regarded shooting guard with family ties to the program.

Michael Beasley Drops 20 Pts 🔥 (@thetournament on X)

Kansas State alum turned back the clock at TBT

When Kansas State men's basketball coach Casey Alexander landed his first transfer of the offseason in April, Brock Vice's résumé didn't exactly jump off the page.

How K-State's Brock Vice is turning heads during summer workouts

Michael Beasley at TBT 🟣

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HE’S IN THE BUILDING 🐐 Michael Beasley & the Kansas State Alumni take on the Kansas Alumni in GAME ONE tonight at Bramlage Coliseum at 8pm CT - LIVE ON FS1 Tickets: https://t.co/uxP5OIzYdq

Nine home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including a visit from Big East foe Creighton, highlight the non-conference schedule for first-year head coach Casey Alexander and his Kansas State men’s basketball

K-State men announce non-conference schedule

Purple Reign, the Kansas State’s men’s basketball alumni team, will once again compete in the $2 million, winner-take-all The Basketball Tournament (TBT) beginning with a best-of-3 game series with JHX

K-State alumni team to open TBT play at Bramlage

Casey Alexander understands exactly what comes with taking over the Kansas State men’s basketball program.

What should realistic expectations be for Casey Alexander's first season at K-State?

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K-State's Casey Alexander reacts to NCAA Tournament expansion

Since arriving in Manhattan, Kansas State men’s basketball coach Casey Alexander has spoken often about the advantages of moving from the mid-major ranks into the Big 12.

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K-State, Tang still working on possible contract settlement

Four months have come and gone since K-State fired basketball coach Jerome Tang. Still hanging fire is a dispute over a buyout clause in his contract that appeared to mean

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K-State men to face Tang at Baylor in Big 12 schedule release

Kansas State men’s basketball’s opponents for the 2026-27 Big 12 season were released Thursday afternoon by the league office, including a matchup with former head coach Jerome Tang at Baylor.

The 2025-26 Kansas State men's basketball season wasn't ideal, and it started with one glaring issue: size. That's something first-year head coach Casey Alexand

The frontcourt X-factor that could quietly shape Kansas State's ceiling

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Michael Beasley Playing in TBT 🟣

2008 No. 2 pick joining Kansas State's Purple Reign in tourney

Thigns are going to look much different this season for Kansas State men's basketball, and this time it's hopefully in the right direction. Now that the Casey A

The biggest reason to believe in Kansas State basketball next season is obvious

First year Kansas State men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander won't be defined by patience when the season rolls around. Instead, it'll be about progress

What Will Define Casey Alexander's First Year as Kansas State Head Coach

Potential Steals in NBA Draft 🔥

These mid-to-late lotto picks can REALLY help a team next season...

Not every move in college football is a masterclass, and the Kansas State Wildcats are no exception to that rule. With every logical investment also comes the b

Ranking Kansas State's Biggest Recruiting Blunders in Recent Program History

The transfer portal window has officially closed, and Kansas State men's basketball now has its roster set for the 2026-27 season. With the offseason carousel f

Setting the ceiling for Kansas State after Casey Alexander's offseason

NBA Draft: Stay or Go Back to College? 🤔

Making decisions for biggest names ahead of deadline 🎥

Nearly the entire Kansas State men's basketball roster entered the transfer portal following a disappointing 2025-26 season. Among them was former Wildcats guar

Wildcats Dodged a Bullet with Abdi Bashir Jr. Transfer Portal Decision

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7 Biggest Questions About the NCAA Tournament Expansion 🤔

Considering what the ramifications are for 76 teams entering the Big Dance ➡️

Kansas State probably wasn't where Dorin Buca initially expected to end up. But after a chaotic season for the Wildcats, a coaching change, and a wave of incomi

Rutgers Might Have Found a Bigger Win Than Expected in Former Wildcats Big Man

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NCAA Expansion Official

76-team tournaments for men's and women's college basketball will start next year. New bracket format here 📲

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Kansas State Basketball: Timotej "Timo" Malovec - Transfer Profile

Kansas State looks to unlock one of the top international prospects from the 2025 recruiting class.

The 2026-27 Kansas State men's basketball roster already looks poised for success thanks to first-year head coach Casey Alexander's newest additions. Compared t

Wildcats' New Additions Point to Promising Big 12 Outlook Ahead of Season

Kansas State men's basketball added another high school prospect to its roster on Monday, this time coming from the Class of 2026. Funny enough, it's tied into

Casey Alexander Boosts Roster Depth With Nashville High School Prospect

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Alexander adds depth to K-State roster with Nashville's Nash Stark

Casey Alexander brought in another piece to Kansas State men's basketball's roster on Monday, adding depth with Class of 2026 recruit Nash Stark.

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Big moves in the transfer portal so far... 📈

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'I'm going to play the best guys': Alexander expects freshmen impact at K-State

Recruiting high school talent wasn't a major focus for Kansas State men's basketball late in the Jerome Tang era, but that shifted quickly when Casey Alexander took over.

Kansas State men's basketball looks a little different this season thanks to the addition of first year head coach Casey Alexander. So far, he's worked some ma

Digging Back Into Casey Alexander's Contract, and What Stands Out

Kansas State's basketball will enter the upcoming season with just one returning player, as rising sophomore Andrej Kostic opted to stay in Manhattan through a coaching change and full roster

Why Alexander expects to "open doors" for Kostic in sophomore season

Kansas State basketball survived the transfer portal, but not without some tough losses. A key player from last year's roster has already left, and could be in

Former Wildcats Sharp Shooter Could Enter Enemy Territory in Transfer Portal

Tyran Stokes, the top overall prospect in the class of 2026, announced his commitment to play for the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, a move that spells disaster fo

Wildcats Doomed with Latest NCAA Prospect's Sunflower Showdown Commitment

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The Baylor Bears are reportedly pursuing former head coach Jerome Tang on a multi-year deal to join their staff, but given his track record, the move may not be as straightforward, or beneficial as it seems.

Why Baylor's Pursuit of Jerome Tang Could Have Major Consequences

Former Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang could be back on the hardwood sooner than many fans expected. It won't be with the Wildcats, but instead, a homecomin

Jerome Tang Reportedly Returning to Sidelines with Big 12 Rival Program

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Kansas State Basketball: Isaiah Abraham - Transfer Profile

Casey Alexander and the Wildcats landed a shot blocking demon with untapped potential on offense.

Kansas State Basketball: Pape N'Diaye - Transfer Profile

A new era is underway for Kansas State men's basketball, and it's not led by interim coach Matthew Driscoll. Former Belmont head coach Casey Alexander has taken

Casey Alexander's background and why he's poised for success at Kansas State

Kansas State men's basketball and head coach Casey Alexander have used the transfer portal as a pipeline for front court talent, and remains the case late in th

Wildcats keep reloading with star Xavier transfer addition in latest move

Things are all but set in stone for Kansas State men's basketball and head coach Casey Alexander. After their final addition, it's time to start making predictions.

Quick glance into Kansas State men's basketball's final transfer portal add

Kansas State men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander spent five seasons with the Belmont Bruins before the Wildcats officially hired him. If fans though tha

Implications of no Belmont players following Casey Alexander to Kansas State

Former Kansas State men's basketball forward Elias Rapieque entered his name into the transfer portal last weekend, becoming the final member of the last season

Greener pastures might await former Wildcats star after transfer portal move

Kansas State men’s basketball added one final name to its list of transfer portal departures just before the deadline.

Elias Rapieque marks K-State's final portal entry

Coach Alexander adds a pure point guard who lit him up at Belmont to the 2026-’27 mix.

Kansas State Basketball: Montana Wheeler Profile

Kansas State men’s basketball’s expected Belmont pipeline never materialized.

No Belmont transfers follow Alexander to K-State

Former Kansas State men's basketball point guard P.J. Haggerty ended the 2025-26 season averaging over 23 points per game. He not only led the Wildcats in scori

Former Wildcats guard among top names in the transfer portal after departure

Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Casey Alexander hasn’t hidden his Belmont roots since arriving in Manhattan. In fact, he has kept those connections clo

Kansas State loses battle for former Belmont standout in transfer portal

The transfer portal window all but wiped Kansas State men's basketball of its 2025-26 roster, including some of the biggest names in P.J. Haggerty, Taj Manning

One more Kansas State player still uncertain about future with Wildcats

Lots of options exist in the transfer portal for Power Four head coaches, first year Kansas State head coach Casey Alexander included. Now, a handful of commits

Former high school star, Belmont commit officially signs with Kansas State

The transfer portal is shaping up well for first-year head coach Casey Alexander and Kansas State men's basketball. After losing eight players ahead of the port

Kansas State might have landed best transfer yet in former Bradley guard

Early Transfer Portal Winners 🏆

These programs are dominating the offseason so far

It's the end of the road for six former Kansas State men's basketball players in Manhattan, but that doens't mean its game over. Here are some potential landing

Potential landing sports for former Kansas State men's basketball starters

Kansas State men’s basketball underwent significant roster turnover following the 2025–26 season. That included the departure of center Dorin Buca, leaving a ma

Kansas State might have found a diamond in the rough with New Mexico big man

The time for talk is over in Manhattan, Kansas, and so is the doubt in first year Kansas State men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander's recruiting strategy

Casey Alexander's genius recruiting plans revealed with roster almost in place

Casey Alexander and the ‘Cats add an intriguing redshirt freshman with an impressive high school resume into the mix.

Kansas State Basketball: Matt Gilhool Profile

Kansas State men's basketball and head coach Casey Alexander have added a former four-star recruit out of the transfer portal.

Georgetown's Isaiah Abraham commits to K-State

The Kansas State men's basketball transfer portal madness continues, this time out of the Big East Conference. Right in line with Casey Alexander's promises, he

Wildcats land Georgetown commit in hopes of completing men's basketball roster

If one big man wasn't enough for Kansas State men's basketball fans, look no further. Now, there are two, and things are finally coming together for first year head coach Casey Alexander.

Kansas State making sixth major addition with second towering LSU big man

Kansas State men's basketball landed its fourth transfer in this year's transfer portal window on Monday, becoming the fourth addition under Wildcats head coach

Wildcats adding another ACC transfer in hopes of bolstering 2026-27 roster

It's only been two days since Kansas State men's basketball lost its big man in center Dorin Buca to the transfer portal. Now, there's an answer and it came fas

Wildcats respond to big man questions with major transfer portal commitment

Kansas State men's basketball and head coach Casey Alexander have added another transfer piece.

Virginia Tech transfer Jaden Schutt commits to K-State

Kansas State men's basketball and head coach Casey Alexander have earned a commitment from a 7-footer out of the transfer portal.

New Mexico big man JT Rock commits to K-State

Kansas State men's basketball might run into some problems with the latest member of the 2025-26 roster opting to enter the transfer portal. It's not just anoth

Wildcats latest transfer portal exit might lead to expensive recruiting battle

An eighth Kansas State men's player is reported to be entering the transfer portal.

K-State big man Dorin Buca enters transfer portal

Things didn't exactly favor the Kansas State men's basketball program after an opening round exit in the Big 12 Tournament. Now, the tides are shifting after th

Two biggest transfer portal additions for Kansas State under Casey Alexander

Former Kansas State forward Taj Manning entered his name into the transfer portal after spending three seasons with the Wildcats. Only a few days after entering

Wildcats star officially announces commitment to conference rival Iowa State

There's no doubt that the Kansas State Wildcats lost a significant amount of talent with the departure of star guard P.J. Haggerty. Now, the fifth-year senior i

Former Kansas State star guard officially lands new role with SEC juggernaut

Kansas State men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander landed his second transfer of the day, and third overall, late Friday afternoon.

K-State men land 3rd transfer of portal season in Oregon's Dezdrick Lindsay

Kansas State men's basketball has landed its second transfer addition under new head coach Casey Alexander.

K-State lands 2nd portal pledge in Brandon Rechsteiner

Kansas State didn't just lose out on its leading scorer when P.J. Haggerty entered the transfer portal. It lost one of the nation's best floor generals.

Kansas State dealing with quiet exit, big loss and questions at point guard

Another Kansas State men's player is reported to be entering the transfer portal.

K-State's Mobi Ikegwuruka enters transfer portal

The NCAA men's basketball transfer portal hasn't been kind to the Kansas State Wildcats, but amidst the chaos one starter made the decision to return and trust

Kansas State must build around key returner in Casey Alexander's first year

Kansas State lands a much-traveled big man with ties to Coach Alexander.

Kansas State Basketball: Murray State Transfer Brock Vice Commits!

The men's basketball transfer portal window is wide open, and for Kansas State, that means being aggressive. Here's who to target, and how aggressive the Wildcats must be.

Kansas State must be aggressive in pursuit of these transfer portal talents

Kansas State men's basketball has landed its first transfer under new head coach Casey Alexander.

Alexander, K-State land first transfer portal commit in Brock Vice

The NCAA men's basketball transfer portal officially opened on April 6, and it hasn't been kind to the Kansas State men's basketball program so far. As it stand

Kansas State transfer portal tracker: who's in, who's out and what's next

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Final Men's AP Poll

Last Top 25 of the season after Michigan's title victory

A sixth Kansas State men's basketball player is reported to be entering the transfer portal.

K-State's Manning becomes 6th Wildcat to enter transfer portal

Kansas State men's basketball is going to look a lot different next season. Despite first-year head coach Casey Alexander's efforts, it doesn't appear that any

Casey Alexander's 'retention' claim takes a hit with Wildcats losing big-time shooter

Kansas State men's basketball has its first returning piece of the offseason.

K-State's Andrej Kostic announces return to Manhattan

Kansas State men's basketball's leading scorer from last season is entering the transfer portal.

K-State All-American Haggerty to enter transfer portal

A third Kansas State men's player is reported to have entered the transfer portal.

K-State's Exavier Wilson to enter transfer portal

Kansas State's roster turnover was always going to define the Wildcats' offseason after Jerome Tang's departure. Unfortunately, the loss of David Castillo only

The biggest transfer portal need Casey Alexander must address is obvious

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Best March Madness Shots Ever 🤯

Where Braylon Mullins' game-winner ranks among the greatest of all time ➡️

A second Kansas State men's player is reported to have entered the transfer portal.

K-State's David Castillo enters transfer portal

The transfer portal is just four days away from opening its floodgates, and over in Manhattan - things are about to get interesting. How Kansas State chooses to

Three crucial factors for Kansas State recruiting success before 2026-27 season

First-year Kansas State men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander has been on a heater on the recruiting trail, but that momentum may have just hit a wall. An

Former Belmont star chooses SEC powerhouse over Wildcats and Casey Alexander

Former Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang was fired "for cause" back in February, and now that he's gone, many of his players might be quick to follow. On Mond

Wildcats officially lose first player from Jerome Tang era to transfer portal

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K-State transfer portal tracker: Roster moves under new coach Casey Alexander

As Kansas State men's basketball navigates its first offseason under new head coach Casey Alexander, roster movement through the transfer portal will play a key role in shaping the program's

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K-State men see first player enter transfer portal

Kansas State men's basketball has its first reported transfer portal departure under Casey Alexander.

It hasn't been long since first-year head coach Casey Alexander landed his first commitment as the Kansas State men's basketball head coach. Now, he's done it a

Wildcats bolstering roster with second exciting addition under Casey Alexander

There have been a lot of talks about recruiting since Kansas State men's basketball brought in former Belmont head coach Casey Alexander. Now, we're starting to

Wildcats secure first commitment under Kansas State head coach Casey Alexander

There's still a long ways to go between now and the start of the 2026 season, but a few names have already been announced as official pieces on first-year head coach Casey Alexander's staff.

Wildcats preparing for first look at Casey Alexander's staff ahead of 2026-27

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Kansas State Basketball: Devin Hutcherson Commits!

Devin Hutcherson, a 3*, 6'4" wing out of Atlanta Ga, and a former Belmont commit, will follow Coach Alexander to Manhattan.

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Alexander lands first K-State commit with Belmont flip

Kansas State men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander has landed his first commit in Manhattan.

There might be a new era on the horizon for Kansas State men's basketball, but not in the way you might think. With the future uncertain across the way in Lawre

Future uncertain at Kansas, Wildcats eyeing momentum in Sunflower Showdown

Another former Belmont assistant is set to join first-year head coach Casey Alexander in Manhattan this season, this time making the jump from the Division III

Casey Alexander making another logical addition to Wildcats coaching staff

There's no denying that former Belmont head coach Casey Alexander is destined for greatness at Kansas State. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, Big 12 conference p

Former K-State candidate secures head coaching role with conference rival

The Kansas State community and former Belmont head coach Casey Alexander have had time to get acquainted, and it's safe to say he's wasted no time getting the b

Casey Alexander's whirlwind start at Kansas State is only the beginning

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NCAA Tourney Breaks TV Records 🔥

Already most-watched March Madness EVER with 10.1M viewers through 2nd round

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Ranking Most Stacked Teams Ever 🤯

B/R assembles an all-time list of absurdly talented squads 📲

The Kansas State Wildcats may be on the outside looking in this March, but that hasn't made the madness any less entertaining. This time, it was the rival Kansa

Bill Self's reaction to St. Johns buzzer-beater has Wildcats fans cracking up

The second round of the NCAA March Madness tournament is officially underway, giving basketball fans every reason to skip work and tune in. Meanwhile, Casey Ale

Three mid-major stars Kansas State basketball should monitor this offseason

Kansas State closed the chapter on the Jerome Tang era by hiring Casey Alexander as the program's 27th head coach. Meanwhile, in the early rounds of the NCAA To

Previous Wildcats head coaching candidate finding success in March Madness

Another big name surrounding the Belmont Bruins could find himself at Kansas State following the departure of former head coach Casey Alexander. This time, it's

Former Belmont commit reconsidering future after Casey Alexander's departure

Since stepping in as Kansas State's newest head coach, Casey Alexander is showing early promise, while his old team struggles to retain players amid the transfe

Another former Belmont player could be emerging on Kansas State's radar