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PJ Haggerty (4) of the Kansas State Wildcats yells after scoring a basket in the first half of a basketball game against the California Golden Bears on Thursday, Nov. 13 in Bramlage Coliseum. Haggerty led K-State in scoring with 23 points in a 99-96 victory.

Wildcats outlast Cal in 99–96 high-energy game

Greta Klein, sports editor November 14, 2025
Kansas State fans didn’t know what was more impressive, the basketball team’s performance or the comedic dog show at halftime. Both performances were winners and included high enthusiasm along with oohs and aahs throughout. While the four-legged friends put on quite the show, the Wildats defeated the California Golden Bears in a suspenseful 99-96 win.
Driving to the basket, senior guard Nate Johnson (34) looks to tally more points for himself against UNC Greensboro. Nearing a triple-double, Johnson finished the game with 22 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. The Wildcats took down the Spartans 93-64 during the season opener on Nov. 4.

K-State uses explosive second half in rout of UNC Greensboro

Brayden Meseke, staff writer November 4, 2025
Nate Johnson finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and nine assists as he neared a triple-double in the big win for Kansas State as they beat UNC Greensboro 93-64.
K-State guard PJ Haggerty attempts a layup in the first half of a  basketball game against the Newman Jets at Bramlage Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2025, in Manhattan, KS. K-State beat Newman 112-90 led by Haggerty’s 27 point performance.

Wildcats wrap up exhibition season with win over Newman

Greta Klein, sports editor October 31, 2025
With the season opener around the corner, the Kansas State men’s basketball team goes into next week with more confidence, having a 112-90 win over the Newman Jets at Bramlage Coliseum.
Senior forward Dean Wade slams down a dunk during K-State's basketball game against Baylor in Bramlage Coliseum on March 2, 2019. The Wildcats took the Bears 66-60. (Archive photo by Logan Wassall | Collegian Media Group)

Wildcats in the Pros | Recapping the best performances from former K-State players in the pros

Trey Thomas, staff writer October 15, 2025
Parrish and Sigle teams face each other, plus Wildcats in the NBA preseason
Graphic by Haley Smith

Roster Refresh

Greta Klein, sports editor September 24, 2025

With the start of fall comes the official start of men’s basketball practices. Kansas State men’s head basketball coach Jerome Tang held a press conference on Sept. 22 to discuss the 2025-26 team and...

Graphic Courtesy of K-State Athletics

K-State Men’s Basketball Releases Roster for 2025-2026 Season

Brayden Meseke, staff writer September 3, 2025
K-State welcomes 10 new players onto its roster as they start year four of the Jerome Tang Era.
K-State students bring the magic doom during free throws of the women's game against Baylor in Bramlage Coliseum on Feb. 25. The Wildcats fell, 79-62.

Year in Review | Top 10 K-State sports moments from 2024-25 school year

Toby Hammes, sports editor May 9, 2025
In the final week of the semester, look back at this year’s highlights.
K-State's Cartier Diarra, Kamau Stokes and the team celebrate against Kentucky in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet Sixteen at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on March 22, 2018.

Looking Back | Late-night March magic carries K-State to upset Kentucky in 2018 

Brayden Meseke, staff writer April 21, 2025
The Sweet 16 win for K-State is one of the most memorable victories in the past decade.
K-State head Coach Jerome Tang celebrates in the student section following a 70-67 victory over No. 16 Cincinnati to open Big 12 Conference play. Tang enters his fourth year in Manhattan next winter.

Who should K-State target in the transfer portal?

Brayden Meseke, staff writer April 16, 2025
The Wildcats have open roster spots they need to fill this spring via the transfer.
Guard Dug McDaniel looks towards opponent on defense as the Wildcats lost 73-57 against the Cyclones in the regular-season finale on March 8 at Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State guard Dug McDaniel enters transfer portal

Brayden Meseke, staff writer April 14, 2025
Former Michigan transfer exits after one year in Manhattan.
Head coach Jerome Tang works with center Ugonna Onyenso (34) after Onyenso drew a foul against the Houston Cougars on Jan 11. Onyenso played 21 minutes in the 87-57 loss at Bramlage Coliseum. He transferred after his lone season in Manhattan.

K-State centers Baye Fall, Ugonna Onyenso enter transfer portal

Toby Hammes, sports editor April 14, 2025
Former McDonald’s All-American and Kentucky transfer exit after one year in Manhattan.
Head coach Jerome Tang motivates the team during a timeout in the second half against Texas Tech. The Wildcats would fall to the Red Raiders, 61-57, on Jan. 15.

K-State transfer portal tracker | Who’s coming, going and staying?

Toby Hammes, sports editor April 14, 2025
Stay up to date with K-State men's basketball transfer portal news.
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