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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

The Kansas State Wildcats won't be dancing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, but that doesn't mean March loses its magic in Manhattan. There's still plenty for fans

Kansas State may be out, but March still holds plenty for Wildcat fans

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Kansas State Basketball: Belmont's Drew Scharnowski Enters the Portal

Belmont's Drew Scharnowski will be one of the more in-demand portal big men. Can Casey Alexander lure him to Manhattan?

Kansas State's hire of former Belmont head coach Casey Alexander is already making waves joining the Wildcats in Manhattan. Now, the rebuild shifts focus to hir

Kansas State nearing hire of Belmont legend to strengthen coaching staff

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Kansas State Basketball: Belmont's Tyler Lundblade Enters the Portal

The MVC player of the year is available, and Kansas State seems like a solid option for the sharp-shooting redshirt senior with Big 12 ties.

Kansas State officially introduced its 27th head coach, Casey Alexander, on Monday, turning the page after firing Jerome Tang "for cause". Early impressions mad

Casey Alexander already thinking differently than Jerome Tang at Kansas State

After a long-awaited search, Kansas State has found its next head coach, and Casey Alexander is ready to usher in a new era. Don't just take it from the fans, b

Former Kansas State star shares heartfelt reaction to Casey Alexander hire

Incoming Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander arrived in Manhattan, Kansas on Monday to an eager crowd welcoming the program's 27th

Wildcats first transfer portal addition under Casey Alexander is a no-brainer

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Details on new K-State men's basketball coach Casey Alexander's 5-year contract

A top-10 salary in the Big 12 and over $1 million in potential bonuses highlight new Kansas State men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander's contract, which The Mercury obtained Monday

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Belmont players K-State could pursue in the transfer portal

With Casey Alexander now officially in place at the helm of Kansas State men's basketball, attention will quickly turn to who will fill out the new head coach's first roster

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The March Madness selection show wrapped up just after 5:40 p.m. Sunday, and to nobody's surprise, the Kansas State Wildcats were not among the 64 teams selecte

Selection Sunday lets Wildcats close one chapter, look toward next season

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Former Belmont head coach Casey Alexander was announced as the next Kansas State men's basketball head coach Friday morning, inking a deal worth an average of j

Casey Alexander facing major disadvantages rebuilding Kansas State roster

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K-State names 27th head men's basketball coach

Following the end of the season for Kansas State's men's basketball team, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor announced the hiring of Casey Alexander early this morning. The current head coach at Belmont University agreed to a five-year contract with the Wildcats. Alexander has seen success at Belmont, helping the team to 166 wins along with...

K-State Hires Casey Alexander

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New leader at the helm Casey Alexander hired as 27th head coach of K-State Men's Basketball 📄 https://t.co/C4lT31gaHz // #EMAW

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Big 12 to Change Tourney Court

Conference to ditch LED glass surface for hardwood over injury concerns

The search is reportedly over for the next head coach of the Kansas State men's basketball program. According to reports, a deal is in the works between the Wil

Kansas State reportedly narrowing in on next men's basketball head coach

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K-State to hire Belmont's Casey Alexander as 24th men's basketball coach

Belmont's Casey Alexander is set to be hired as the 24th coach of Kansas State men's basketball, a source confirmed to The Mercury on Thursday.

Utah State's Jerrod Calhoun is at the top of Kansas State's basketball coaching wish list.

Kansas State Basketball: How to Watch Utah State (25-6) vs UNLV (17-15) & Fan Discussion

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Wildcats conclude controversial season with early tournament loss

The season for the Kansas State men's basketball team was full of highs and lows, including the sudden firing of former head coach Jerome Tang. After going on a six-game losing streak, Tang was frustrated with the performance of his team, leading him to make negative comments after matchups against Cincinnati and Houston in mid February.

The Kansas State Wildcats' season statistically met an end on Tuesday night, shifting the conversation away from interim head coach Matthew Driscoll to the head coaching candidates and impending departures.

Kansas State coaching carousel could start roster exodus with one key player

Kansas State interim head coach Matthew Driscoll wasn't dealt an easy hand stepping in for former Wildcats head coach Jerome Tang. The only way he described it

Matthew Driscoll only found misery stepping in for Jerome Tang

The Big 12 opted to showcase a new, state of the art glass court ahead of the Big 12 Tournament, and to say its received mixed reviews is an understatement. To

Kansas State forward says what everyone is thinking about Big 12 Tournament

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K-State closes calamitous season in Big 12 Tournament loss to BYU

Kansas State men's basketball's calamitous season came to a close on Tuesday night in Kansas City as No. 10 seed BYU pulled away in the second half for a 105-91

Kansas State finished its nightmare season on the wrong end of a couple Big 12 Tournament single game scoring records in their loss to BYU

Kansas State Basketball: K-State 91 - BYU 105

It's tournament time, can these Wildcats pull off the upset and survive another day?

2025-26 Kansas State MBB: Big 12 Tournament vs BYU

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K-State's Haggerty named All-Big 12 honorable mention

Kansas State junior guard P.J. Haggerty was named to the All-Big 12 honorable mention team, as the conference announced its annual men's basketball awards on Monday.

The Kansas State Wildcats and BYU Cougars meet in an all-feline Big 12 first-round tournament matchup. Drew has everything you need to know about BYU.

Kansas State Basketball: BYU Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats begin their Big 12 Tournament run at 6 p.m. against the BYU Cougars, but advancing won't come easy. Even with BYU battling injuries, K

Three things must go right for Kansas State to beat BYU in Big 12 Tournament

The Kansas State Wildcats are no strangers to losing games this season, but there's no time like the present to turn things around. If a postseason run is on th

Kansas State's Big 12 tournament success starts with an unlikely source

Kansas State men's basketball earned the No. 15 seed in the Big 12 Tournament following Saturday's road loss to the Kansas Jayhawks, but the odds of making it p

Weighted odds suggest Kansas State faces long shot in Big 12 tournament

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Jayhawks bury Wildcats, 104-85, during second Sunflower Showdown

Lawrence's Allen Field House was electric with fans as the Kansas Jayhawks recognized their seniors, along with the second matchup of the Sunflower Showdown. In the sea of red and blue, some purple patches attended the rivalry as well.

We've finally made it to the end of this weird, ugly season.

2025-26 Kansas State MBB: Game 31 at Kansas

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Kansas State closes out the regular season with a rematch against the Kansas Jayhawks, this time across the way in Lawrence, Kansas. Find out where to watch, how the Wildcats stack up, and more.

Kansas State vs. Kansas: where to watch, TV Channel, odds and more

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Kansas State Basketball: Kansas Preview: Stats, Analytics, Analysis

Kansas State faces a suddenly struggling Kansas squad in Lawrence on Saturday. Drew takes a look at what the Jayhawks have been up to this season.

The list of candidates in conversation for the Kansas State head coaching job just got a little shorter, and could lead to a hire in the next couple weeks

The search for Kansas State's next head basketball coach just got interesting

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Schedule and bracketology implications

Big 12 Tournament Preview

P.J. Haggerty and Nate Johnson have proven capable of delivering big numbers, but against Kansas, they'll have to top run the tables against one of the nation's best guard duos.

Kansas State's backcourt battle with Peterson and Council could decide rivalry

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Saturday's Dillons Sunflower Showdown just turned a bit more interesting for Kansas State, and perhaps a little disrespectful. On the latest episode of Hawk Tal

Kansas State set to meet Kansas' senior-loaded lineup in apparent rivalry flex

The Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City is almost here, and for the Kansas State Wildcats, that might be a problem. If this season has anything left in

Kansas State entering Big 12 tournament with odds stacked against them

Expected bracket and schedule after most recent games

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Kansas State earned its fourth conference win on Tuesday night, and definitely not in the way anyone drew it up. The Wildcats did it without one of the nation's

Three biggest observations from Kansas State's 65-63 victory over West Virginia

Plenty of names are circulating in the search for the next Kansas State men's basketball head coach, but interim head coach Matthew Driscoll isn't one of them. That distinction belongs to someone else.

One coach emerging as top candidate in Kansas State head coaching search

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Kansas State heads into Tuesday's matchup against West Virginia looking for its third home win in conference play. In the grand scheme, that barely matters. The

The Wildcats' regular season isn't the story, the focus is on the future

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Kansas State's injury list is about to get one slot shorter, and another key player could be making a surprise return sooner than expected. Interim head coach M

Matthew Driscoll provides another update on former starter's return from injury

Who's in, who's out in ESPN analyst's new projections

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Wildcats swallowed by Horned Frogs, 77-68

Immense pressure from the TCU Horned Frogs caused the Kansas State Wildcats to have an abundance of turnovers, leading to a 77-68 loss on Feb. 28 in Bramlage Coliseum. The 'Cats had 19 turnovers compared to the Horned Frogs' nine, something TCU took advantage of, as they scored 28 points from poor ball handling by K-State.

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Kansas State's senior day loss was more than just a reflection on the team's current struggles. It's a direct window into how the rest of the season is projected to close.

Three immediate observations from Kansas State's senior day letdown vs. TCU

Kansas State returns home Saturday night for a pivotal Big 12 rematch against TCU. The Wildcats dropped the first meeting in Fort Worth earlier this season, mak

Quick Hits: Three things that must go right for Kansas State vs. TCU

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KSU men's basketball grad assistant pleads not guilty to disorderly conduct

A member of the Kansas State University men's basketball coaching staff pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct Friday, during his first appearance in Riley County District Court.

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Big 12 Tournament TV Schedule, Predictions, Players to Watch

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Updated NPOY Rankings 🏆

How the field stacks up against Cameron Boozer ➡️

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Second-half comeback trampled by Buffaloes

Defensively, Kansas State came out swinging. Five minutes into regulation, the Wildcats forced four turnovers and a solid number of stops. Fortunately for Colorado, K-State struggled to capitalize on these scoring opportunities, allowing the Buffaloes to keep the game from getting out of hand quickly.

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C.J. Jones' bold take sparked Wildcats comeback run against Buffaloes

All hope looked lost for Kansas State down 18 points in the second half of Wednesday's road game against the Colorado Buffaloes, but one player's refusal to give up changed everything.

Colorado held off a late push by Kansas State men's basketball Wednesday night, defeating the Wildcats 79-70 at the CU Events Center in Boulder.

K-State's road skid continues in 79-70 loss at Colorado

Kansas State men's basketball entered Wednesday's game against the Colorado Buffaloes with three must-haves - shut down the perimeter, limit the second-chance p

Three key observations from Kanas State's failed comeback attempt over Colorado

The Wildcats had a big lead against the Horned Frogs a couple of weeks ago, but fell apart at the end, leading to a crushing defeat

Know Your Opponent | K-State seeks revenge against TCU

The return of Wade and Johnson helps lead Greensboro to one of the best records in the G-League

Wildcats in the Pros | Wade gets hot from three since returning from ankle injury

Kansas State men's basketball takes on the Colorado Buffaloes Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in Boulder, Colorado in search of their first road victory of the Big 12 conference schedule.

Kansas State vs. Colorado: three things that must go right for the Wildcats

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The clock is ticking for Kansas State men's basketball to collect its first road win of the season, and Wednesday's matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes could prove the last winnable contest for the Wildcats away from home.

Kansas State's path to upset Colorado is rocky, but not impossible

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A familiar face to Kansas State basketball fans showed up Saturday night inside Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas as Jerome Tang showed up in support of former Baylor assistant coach Paul Mills in the Shockers' 69-57 win over Temple.

Jerome Tang's unexpected visit at Wichita State raising eyebrows off the court

Kansas State interim head coach Matthew Driscoll sounded off after the Wildcats' 100-76 loss to No. 13 Texas Tech, sending a blunt message: you can't win games

"You can't win like that": Matthew Driscoll doesn't hold back after Wildcats' loss

Kansas State's promising turnaround hit a road block on Saturday as the Wildcats fell at the hands of a merciless Texas Tech Red Raiders team fighting for a spot atop the Big 12 standings.

Kansas State vs Texas Tech final score: Three observations from 100-72 loss

Kansas State once again finds themselves as the underdog in search of their first road victory in Big 12 conference play. If they want a shot, these three things must work in their favor.

Quick hits: three things that must go right for Kansas State against Texas Tech

Kansas State travels to Lubbock, Texas, for a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Where to watch the Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texa

Kansas State vs. Texas Tech: Where to watch, TV channel, odds and more

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There are a handful of names currently in the conversation for the position of the next head coach of the Kansas State men's basketball team, but you probably d

Metta World Peace adds fuel to coaching carousel with Kansas State post

Texas Tech is without JT Toppin for the remainder of the season following a torn ACL in Tuesday's game against Arizona State. Without their star player, the Wildcats have a chance to play spoiler.

JT Toppin injury update just made Kansas State's battle with Texas Tech less scary

30 players named to Naismith late-season team

Men's Player of the Year Contenders

Nate Johnson and PJ Haggerty combined for 67 points on Tuesday as Kansas State men's basketball snapped a six-game losing streak and set a record that hasn't been broken in over 15 years

Nate Johnson, PJ Haggerty deliver a milestone Kansas State men's basketball hasn't reached since 2008

K-State's next men's basketball coach will potentially begin next season with a freshly assembled roster.

Starting from scratch

A member of the Kansas State University men's basketball coaching staff arrested last week is scheduled to make his first appearance in Riley County District Court on Monday.

K-State's Mark Vital no longer charged with domestic battery

Kansas State snapped a six-game losing streak last night, and it is hard to ignore the fact that the Wildcats had probably their best game of the season just da

Matthew Driscoll makes bold Jerome Tang statement after emotional Kansas State win

Kansas State interim head coach Matthew Driscoll already has a strong resume. It's no surprise that, in the midst of former head coach Jerome Tang's for-cause f

Why Matthew Driscoll is the top head coaching candidate for Kansas State after Jerome Tang's exit

After a chaotic three-day stretch with the firing of Kansas State men's basketball coach Jerome Tang, the program delivered its best showing on the court in two months.

K-State cruises past Baylor 90-74 in first game since Tang's firing

A standing ovation and chants of K-S-U streamed from Kansas State fans on Tuesday night, still showing support for the Wildcats. Despite the hectic status of the team, K-State was ready to come out and compete against the Baylor Bears, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Resilient Wildcats take down Baylor 90-74

K-State played its most complete game since December, got 67 points from its two stars, and won for the first time in 3 weeks.

K-State handles Baylor, 90-74

Kansas State ended its six-game losing streak with a 16-point win over Baylor in Matthew Driscoll's head coaching debut for the Wildcats. Nate Johnson poured in a career-high 33 points as the Wildcats topped 90 for the first time since December.

Three instant observations from Kansas State's dominant 90-74 win against Baylor

A program in turmoil gets a new start today. What will they make of it?

2025-26 Kansas State MBB: Game 26 vs Baylor

Kansas State is heading into a new era, the Matthew Driscoll era, as the Wildcats played their final game unknowingly under Jerome Tang on Saturday vs. No. 3 Ho

Kansas State hands the reins over to associate head coach with significant HC experience

Kansas State's decision to fire head coach Jerome Tang for cause is sparking backlash from current and former players. Wildcats' star Markquis Nowell weigh in as Tang prepares to challenge the ruling.

Former Kansas State legend rips university for treatment of Jerome Tang

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Kansas State and Baylor hit the hardwood on Tuesday in the Wildcats' seventh home game of conference play. The game will stream live on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. CT. Las

Kansas State vs. Baylor: TV channel, where to watch and odds

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Kansas State offered Jerome Tang the chance to coach out the rest of this basketball season and then resign with a negotiated payout at the end, but he turned down

K-State offered Tang chance to keep coaching, then resign

The topic of Jerome Tang and Kansas State aired on ESPN's SportsCenter Monday afternoon, drawing some colorful commentary from analyst Seth Greenberg on how the

Seth Greenberg blasts Kansas State over Jerome Tang firing

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After being fired for cause by Athletic Director Gene Taylor, former head coach Jerome Tang says he will challenge the decision and pursue his $18.67 million buyout. What happens next, and does he have a legal case?

Breaking down Jerome Tang's decision to fight Kansas State over $18.67 million buyout

Kansas State has started its search for a new men's basketball head coach following the firing of Jerome Tang on Sunday.

10 names to consider for K-State's new basketball coach

Kansas State gears up for its 13th game of conference play on Tuesday against Baylor, looking to end its longest losing streak of the season and avoid a seventh

Preview: Kansas State's six-game losing streak could end against Baylor

Jerome Tang had the storybook start to his career at Kansas State. Just a season after taking over for a struggling Bruce Weber, the Wildcats were on the comple

Fans react to Jerome Tang's departure from Kansas State

Two failed NIL spending sprees and an unhinged rant led Kansas State to hit the eject button early on Jerome Tang.

Kansas State fires Jerome Tang

K-State's Jerome Tang was fired from the Wildcats on Sunday night. Despite Tang's buyout being more than $18 million - which would be the biggest buyout in college basketball history - decisions between K-State and Tang are not yet settled. The Tang era will conclude after his fourth season as the Wildcat's head coach with...

Kansas State fires head basketball coach Jerome Tang

Kansas State parted ways with Jerome Tang on Sunday night, raising the question of what's next. Interim options, contract implications and the outlook for the rest of the season.

What's next for the Wildcats following Jerome Tang, K-State parting ways?

Kansas State parted ways with head coach Jerome Tang on Sunday, just a day after the program's sixth straight loss against Houston. According to reports from Pe

Kansas State, Jerome Tang part ways following sixth straight loss

Jerome Tang out amid 10-15 record and days after publicly ripping players

K-State Parts With MCBB Coach

Following a 29-point home loss to Cincinnati, Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang decided to remove player names from the back of the K-State jerseys, encouraging the team to play for the name on the front.

Kansas State goes nameless against Houston, sends clear message about team focus

The Kansas State Wildcats (10-15, 1-11 Big 12) dropped their 15th game of the season, and the 11th in conference play on Saturday afternoon, falling 78-64 to th

Three quick observations from Kansas State's 78-64 loss to No. 3 Houston

Kansas State men's basketball struck first and showed early fight against No. 3 Houston on Saturday afternoon at Fertitta Center, but a decisive 33-4 Houston run spanning the end of

With jersey names removed, K-State shows fight in loss at No. 3 Houston

This is going to be ugly if you're a K-State fan. So, yeah...watch if you dare.

2025-26 Kansas State MBB: Game 25 at Houston

Saturday's game against the No. 3-ranked Houston Cougars isn't the kind of contest that K-State fans are looking forward to, especially after the team's most re

Quick hits: Jerome Tang's three must-haves against No. 3 Houston

Kansas State is 1-1o in its last 11 games, and the fans are over, head coach Jerome Tang is over, and even college basketball analysts are over it. The state th

Jon Rothstein doesn't hold back on his opinion of the Kansas State basketball program

Kansas State gets set for another conference matchup on Saturday, this time on the road against No. 3 Houston. The Wildcats (10-14, 1-10 Big 12) are in search

Can the Wildcats shock No. 3 Houston? How to watch, TV channel and streaming info

Following its most recent home loss, Kansas State basketball gets set for its next road test on Saturday against No. 3 Houston. Games of that nature are never e

Preview: Jerome Tang, Wildcats travel to face No. 3 Houston

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Only eight games remain in the regular season, and K-State faces more than an uphill battle on the way to an NCAA tournament appearance. Can Jerome Tang turn things around for the Wildcats?

The harsh reality of where Kansas State Ranks in the Big 12