
Kansas State’s Linebacker Revival Under New Defensive Scheme
Kansas State's revamped linebacker group blends experienced transfers with emerging talent as the program adapts to a new defensive scheme and NCAA eligibility rules.
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Kansas State's revamped linebacker group blends experienced transfers with emerging talent as the program adapts to a new defensive scheme and NCAA eligibility rules.
Purple Reign opened the 2026 The Basketball Tournament with an 80‑61 victory over JHX Hoops, highlighted by Michael Beasley’s 20 points and a technical foul, setting the stage for a July 22 rematch in Topeka.
The Purple Reign alumni team rolled past JHX Hoops 80‑61, with Michael Beasley delivering a nostalgic showcase that blended scoring, playmaking and light‑hearted spectacle.

Purple Reign secured a commanding 80-61 win in the first game of their best‑of‑three series, highlighted by Beasley's 20 points and a 51% field‑goal shooting night.

The 2026‑27 college basketball season opens with a historic game in Rome, featuring a 76‑team NCAA Tournament field. As programs navigate coaching changes, roster overhauls and health concerns, fans brace for fresh narratives and unexpected outcomes.
The AfterShocks, a Wichita State alumni squad, began this year's Basketball Tournament with a 98‑77 win over The Enchantment, setting the tone for a competition that has halved its field but doubled its prize pool.

The University of Arizona’s football program looks ahead to a 2026 schedule that blends historic rivalries, new coaching directions and a roster bolstered by standout returning talent.

The Cowboys are in Puerto Rico for a foreign trip that doubles as a recruiting showcase, targeting four‑star guard Payton Jones while already securing a pledge from Tyson Pogi.
Kansas State’s new coach is betting on high‑school talent, a patient evaluation timeline, and a mix of entertainment and realism to reshape the Wildcats’ future.
Returning sophomore Andrej Kostic, a 6‑foot‑6 Serbian guard, is the only holdover from last season’s roster as new head coach Casey Alexander implements a fast‑paced offense that promises greater freedom and team‑first responsibilities.

The Basketball Tournament’s first‑round matchup pits Purple Reign, led by Michael Beasley, against JHX Hoops, a team anchored by Mario Chalmers and Billy Preston. The game will be streamed on FOX Sports 2 on July 22, 2026.

A summer update from the Wildcats' coaching staff and players reveals a roster reshaped by ten transfers, a schedule packed with home games and high‑profile opponents, and a shared emphasis on teamwork and cultural buy‑in.

The Kansas State alumni squad Purple Reign meets JHX Hoops on July 22 at 8 p.m. ET, with a win for JHX setting up a potential third game. The matchup will be televised on FS1 and streamed via DIRECTV, fuboTV and Sling.

Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed and Texas’s Arch Manning, both redshirted freshmen turned seasoned SEC signal‑callers, share a mutual respect that belies the intensity of their teams’ battle for conference supremacy.
Archie Goodwin’s 22-point performance fuels La Familia’s 63-57 victory over The Ville, securing a semifinal berth in The Basketball Tournament.

A historic preseason poll released by the Tulsa World places the University of Houston tied for third, marking a milestone for the program in its second year in the Big 12.
Cam Kruse led Page to its first state title, trained with NFL‑era coaches, and committed to Kansas State, aiming to continue his ascent in the Midwest.
From backyard drills to a state title, Cam Kruse’s journey blends family tradition with strategic mentorship, leading to his decision to join Kansas State.

Yahoo's comeback of College Fantasy Football spotlights the Power 4 conferences, especially the Big 12, where quarterbacks, running backs and receivers are poised to dominate fantasy scoring.

A seasoned analyst examines the excitement and uncertainties surrounding Kansas State's upcoming basketball campaign under new head coach Casey Alexander.

Kansas State has extended scholarship offers to cornerback Riley Lewis, quarterback Ty Snell, wide receiver Colton Laisure and tight end Caiden Snow, signaling an early investment in a class that will not arrive for several years.

The NCAA's new rule allowing five seasons of eligibility for players who sign before turning 19 is already influencing Kansas State's offensive line, bringing transfers like Tanner Morley and Delvin Morris into the mix and extending the eligibility of returning starters.

The NCAA’s five‑year eligibility rule for players who enroll before age 19 is reshaping Kansas State’s interior offensive line, bringing in transfers, extending eligibility for returning athletes, and prompting a rotational development plan under new coach Mike Schmidt.

The Valley Baseball League rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League 12‑3 in the 2026 Interleague All‑Star Game, ending a fifteen‑year hiatus and celebrating a resurgence of summer collegiate baseball.