Kansas State Wildcats News

In First Game Without Jerome Tang, K-State Flourishes Behind Nate Johnson and P.J. Haggerty You figured Kansas State would come out flying or maybe just mail it in Tuesday night in the Wildcats’ first game since head coach Jerome Ta...

11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

College Basketball 2025-2026 Buzz: Texas Tech Star JT Toppin Has Torn ACL

We're tracking notable injuries, news and happenings across men's and women's college basketball during the 2025-2026 season.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball 2025-2026 Buzz: Texas Tech Star JT Toppin Has Torn ACL

Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams

Frustrated coaches in men's and women's college basketball haven't been holding back in publicly criticizing their teams in recent weeks

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Haggerty, Johnson combine for 67, lead K-State over Baylor 90-74 in coach Matthew Driscoll's debut

Kansas State cruises past Baylor 90-74 as interim coach Matthew Driscoll wins his debut and the Wildcats snap a long skid

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Abdi Bashir Jr. - Out vs. Baylor Bashir (foot) is out against Baylor on Tuesday, per Keil.

Impact Bashir was initially listed as doubtful, then upgraded to questionable on the Kansas State injury report. However, he'll officially miss the Wildcats' clash with the Bears on Tuesday, which will be his eighth straight absence.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kostic - Cleared to face Baylor Kostic (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against Baylor.

Impact Kostic will return from a three-game absence for Tuesday's matchup with Baylor. The freshman has appeared in 16 games this season, averaging 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 12.4 minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"I am deeply disappointed": Jerome Tang fires back after shocking 'for cause' exit from Kansas State amid messy $18M buyout drama Kansas State fired Jerome Tang from his coaching role with the program on Sunday night after the Wildcats lost six straight games.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

5 college basketball coaches who need a late-season run to save their jobs Jerome Tang was fired by Kansas State on Sunday and he may not be the only coach in trouble heading down the stretch of the season.

3 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Andrej Kostic - Questionable to play Tuesday Kostic (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Baylor.

Impact Kostic will be an option for KSU after missing the team's last three games. However, even if he gets the green light to play, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside. He's averaging 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 12.4 minutes per game in 16 appearances off the bench this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdi Bashir Jr. - Upgraded to questionable Bashir (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Baylor.

Impact Bashir has been sidelined since mid-January due to a foot injury, but the questionable tag suggests he might have an outside chance to return after missing K-State's last seven games. Bashir is averaging 13.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 44.4 percent from three-point range this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State hosts Williams and Baylor

Baylor visits the Kansas State Wildcats after Isaac Williams scored 20 points in the Bears' 82-71 loss to the Louisville Cardinals

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

1 hot 103-win Big Ten coach Kansas State MBB cannot target after Jerome Tang's firing | Sporting News The Kansas State Wildcats opted to part ways with coach Jerome Tang Sunday evening in a rather abrupt move. The Wildcats will conduct a nati...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas State Fires Coach Jerome Tang, Citing 'Public Comments and Conduct'

Kansas State fired basketball coach Jerome Tang on Sunday night.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Kansas State Fires Coach Jerome Tang, Citing 'Public Comments and Conduct'

Kansas State fires basketball coach Jerome Tang, days after fans wore bags over heads

Kansas State fired basketball coach Jerome Tang on Sunday night, four days after many Wildcats fans showed up with bags over their heads for a home blowout

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kansas State makes final decision on Jerome Tang's future | Sporting News The Wildcats make a major adjustment.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

P.J. Haggerty - Scores 23 against Houston Haggerty supplied 23 points (7-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-12 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 78-64 loss to Houston.

Impact Haggerty sits at No. 2 in the country with a 23.3 ppg scoring average entering Sunday's game, but the impressive part here was the fact he was able to keep it up against a stingy Houston defense. He's now averaged 25.0 ppg on 51.8 percent shooting over his last four, but all four have been KSU losses to extend the team's losing streak to six.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

JT Toppin puts on low-post masterclass in No. 16 Texas Tech's OT win over No. 1 Arizona

Texas Tech's JT Toppin had arguably his best all-around performance of the season with 31 points and 13 rebounds as the Red Raiders knocked off No. 1 Arizona 78-75 on Saturday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taj Manning - Logs 10 points in loss to Cougars Manning racked up 10 points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Saturday's 78-64 loss to Houston.

Impact Manning continued his role in the Wildcats' starting lineup in the conference matchup against the Cougars. The junior forward's 10 points also tied his best on the year, and they were a breath of fresh air after a stretch of volatile play. He's now averaging 4.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 28.7 minutes across his last nine showings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Sharp scores 23, No. 3 Houston downs Kansas State 78-64

Emanuel Sharp had 23 points and six rebounds as No. 3 Houston rallied from an early deficit to beat Kansas State 78-64 for the Cougars’ sixth straight win

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Michigan set up to be No. 1 in AP Top 25 thanks to transfer portal and culture money can't buy

Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kansas State Women's Basketball Faces Ranked Iowa State in Big 12 Showdown The race for Big 12 positioning tightens on Sunday afternoon! It is because the Kansas State Wildcats travel to Ames for a pivotal conferenc...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

K-State Men's Basketball Coach Jerome Tang on Hot Seat? Based on his record alone, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang might be concerned that his job is in jeopardy. The Wildcats are a disappointing 1...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang erupts after 29-point loss as fans wear paper bags

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang ripped into his team after a 29-point home loss to Cincinnati and called the performance embarrassing

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

K-State Coach Jerome Tang: 'These Dudes Don't Deserve To Wear This Uniform'

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang ripped his Wildcats apart after their embarrassing 91-62 home loss to Cincinnati.

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

K-State Coach Jerome Tang: 'These Dudes Don't Deserve To Wear This Uniform'

Andrej Kostic - Out Wednesday Kostic (ankle) is listed out for Wednesday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Kostic was deemed questionable leading up the game and will be forced to sit out as he tends an ankle injury. He will aim to be available for Saturday's match at Houston.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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College Basketball 2025-2026 Buzz: Texas Tech Star JT Toppin Has Torn ACL

Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams

Haggerty, Johnson combine for 67, lead K-State over Baylor 90-74 in coach Matthew Driscoll's debut

Kansas State hosts Williams and Baylor

Kansas State Fires Coach Jerome Tang, Citing 'Public Comments and Conduct'

Kansas State fires basketball coach Jerome Tang, days after fans wore bags over heads

JT Toppin puts on low-post masterclass in No. 16 Texas Tech's OT win over No. 1 Arizona

Emanuel Sharp scores 23, No. 3 Houston downs Kansas State 78-64

Michigan set up to be No. 1 in AP Top 25 thanks to transfer portal and culture money can't buy

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang erupts after 29-point loss as fans wear paper bags

K-State Coach Jerome Tang: 'These Dudes Don't Deserve To Wear This Uniform'