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Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

K-State head coach Jerome Tang encourages guard Dai Dai Ames during an exhibition game against Emporia State on Nov. 1, 2023. Ames transferred to Virginia during the offseason.

Flip Side of the Portal | Tang talks outgoing K-State MBB transfers

Toby Hammes, sports editor November 4, 2024
Head coach Jerome Tang speaks on the relationships with former players who transferred.
Ahearn Field House homed K-State Basketball from 1950-1988. The arena held a capacity of 14,000 fans, making it one of the largest of its time.

This Week in History (1988) | Bramlage opens, replacing Ahearn Field House

Brayden Meseke, staff writer October 16, 2024
Thirty-six years ago, K-State basketball turned to a new home.
Transfers Max Jones (2) and Brendan Hausen (1) pose on their portal visits to Manhattan. The guards are two of 1 1 newcomers for K-State in 2024-25.

New Faces | Get to know Tang’s guards in 2024-25

Toby Hammes, sports editor October 13, 2024
Brand new bunch at guard for K-State men’s basketball.
Dribbling the ball, senior guard Markquis Nowell anticipates the next play. K-State mens basketball played the University of Kansas Jayhawks on January 17, 2023. K-State beat KU 83-82 in overtime in a sold out Bramlage Coliseum.

Former MBB star Markquis Nowell signs with Houston Rockets

The Collegian October 2, 2024
The All-American finds a new professional home.
David N'Guessan plays against Iowa State on March 9. The Wildcats defeated the Cyclones 65-58 at Bramlage Coliseum.

‘GRIT’ | K-State MBB building with double-digit newcomers

Toby Hammes, sports editor September 30, 2024
New faces, not-so-new challenges for the Wildcats this year.

Men’s basketball’s Macaleab Rich cited for marijuana possession

The Collegian September 13, 2024

Kansas State forward Macaleab Rich was cited for marijuana possession after police pulled over the sophomore at Claflin Road and Sunset Avenue Tuesday. Rich, one of three returners from last year’s...

Jacob Pullen being inducted into the K-State Hall of Fame during the 2024 home football opener. Pullen is the Wildcats' all-time leading scorer. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Headed for the Rafters: Pullen details induction into K-State Hall of Fame

Toby Hammes, sports editor September 6, 2024
Wildcats’ all-time leading scorer reflects on basketball journey.
Coach Jerome Tang joins the students in the Wabash at the end of the game against Texas Tech. K-State won the matchup against the Red Raiders on Jan. 21, 2023 at home, 68-58.

BREAKING: K-State lands top-portal prospect Coleman Hawkins

Toby Hammes, sports editor June 14, 2024
Jerome Tang puts a bow on the 2024-25 portal class.
Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyenso poses on his visit to K-State on June 4. He became the Wildcats' eighth portal addition with his commitment. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State lands Kentucky big man Ugonna Onyenso

Toby Hammes, sports editor June 4, 2024
Jerome Tang brings another big man to Manhattan.
Transfer forward Achor Achor poses during his visit to Manhattan. Achor became the Wildcats' second commit on May 16 and seventh overall for the 2024-25 season. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Coveted transfer Achor Achor commits to K-State

Toby Hammes, sports editor May 16, 2024
Wildcats strike big in their latest portal addition.
Head Coach Jerome Tang claps for his players after taking the lead. The Wildcats beat the West Virginia Mountaineers 94-90 Feb. 26 in Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State adds JUCO prospect Chimobi Ikegwuruka

Toby Hammes, sports editor May 16, 2024
Wildcats return to JUCO recruits for the first time since Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s signing.
K-State men's basketball head coach Jerome Tang sings the K-State alma mater with students following the Wildcat win over the Baylor Bears. The Wildcats beat the Bears 68-64 in overtime on Jan. 16 at Bramlage Coliseum, putting the Wildcats 10-0 in overtime under coach Tang.

K-State lands transfer scorer Max Jones

Toby Hammes, sports editor May 9, 2024
Men’s basketball adds another shooter to the 2024-25 roster.
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