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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

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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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'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

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

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

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: Pape N'Diaye - Transfer Profile

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

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.

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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

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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.

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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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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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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

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

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

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

K-State men see first player enter transfer portal

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

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

Kansas State Basketball: Devin Hutcherson Commits!

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

Alexander lands first K-State commit with Belmont flip

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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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

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

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

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

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

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 Basketball: Belmont's Tyler Lundblade Enters the Portal

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

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

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

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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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...

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Conference to ditch LED glass surface for hardwood over injury concerns

Big 12 to Change Tourney Court

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

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.

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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