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Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

Men's Basketball

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

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

Greta Klein • March 13, 2026

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...

K-State Interim Head Coach Matt Driscoll pleads his case with the officials after warnings were sent to both K-State and Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse on March 7, 2026. Officiating was of little controversy in the 104-85 routing of the Wildcats.

Wildcats conclude controversial season with early tournament loss

Greta Klein • March 11, 2026
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. 
Guard PJ Haggerty (4) walks off the court in discernment after falling 104-85 to Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse on March 7, 2026.

Wildcats’ season ended with a loss to BYU, 105-91

Greta Klein • March 11, 2026
As the Kansas State men’s basketball team traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, for Big 12 Tournament play, the Wildcats came in as the No. 15 seed, competing against No. 10 BYU. During their last encounter on Jan. 3, the Cougars defeated the ‘Cats 83-73 in a physical battle.
Guard Nate Johnson (34) hangs his head after  one of the many big offensive plays by Kansas in the 104-85 routing of the Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse on March 7, 2026.

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

Greta Klein • March 8, 2026
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. Kansas State would have a difficult time containing the Jayhawks' offensive flow and dynamic atmosphere as Kansas took the win 104-85 ahead of the Big 12 Tournament next week.
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