Kansas State Rebuilds Basketball Roster with 13 Transfer Portal Additions
After a chaotic season, the Wildcats have turned over most of their roster, keeping only one returning player while bringing in 13 new faces through the transfer portal.
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After a chaotic season, the Wildcats have turned over most of their roster, keeping only one returning player while bringing in 13 new faces through the transfer portal.
A former dual‑sport athlete from Cincinnati turned a cold‑weather dilemma into a basketball breakthrough, culminating in a top prospect status for the 2026 NBA Draft.

The 2026 schedule for the Kansas Jayhawks is divided into three distinct categories, shaping expectations for the season ahead.

The 2026 slate divides Kansas’ opponents into three distinct groups, each presenting its own set of challenges and opportunities.
The Wildcats’ full 2026‑27 schedule was released, highlighting home and away conference games, new Big 12 opponents and a Las Vegas tournament appearance.

The upcoming season promises a blend of conference battles and high‑profile non‑conference contests, including a return to the Maui Invitational and a home game against Kansas.
The Big 12 released its scheduling matrix for the upcoming season, revealing a demanding conference road for the Wildcats and highlighting key matchups, coaching changes, and potential neutral‑site games.
In his first season at Kansas State, Coach Casey Alexander is forging a cohesive unit from a dramatically altered roster, prioritizing collective mindset over individual star power.
Newly hired Casey Alexander brings a winning pedigree and a fresh roster to Kansas State, as the program navigates a major transition amid high expectations.
A look at the coaching changes at Kansas State, the challenges faced by the previous staff, and the expectations surrounding the new hires.

The Wildcat Classic will pit Kansas State against Wichita State on December 11 at the T‑Mobile Center, continuing a rivalry that has seen the Wildcats dominate the series while both teams prepare under new leadership.
The 2025‑26 Kansas State athletic season blended disappointment with record‑breaking performances, historic tournament runs and significant coaching changes.

The revamped Pac‑12 is projected to be the leading non‑major conference in college basketball for the 2026‑27 season, with Gonzaga headlining a field that includes several rising programs.
A look at the challenges faced by Kansas State’s sports programs last year, the departures of key coaches, and the promising signs that suggest a rebound is on the horizon.

Kansas State’s newest basketball coach, Casey Alexander, reveals that his favorite sport is baseball, a passion sparked by legendary broadcaster Harry Caray and nurtured through countless games and a dream to throw a first pitch at Kaufman Stadium.
After years of silence, new coaching leadership at Kansas State has revived a historic basketball rivalry, setting up a neutral‑court matchup against Wichita State in Kansas City this December.
Kansas State’s basketball program is leveraging a modest $6 million roster budget to build a team of 14 emerging talents, aiming to prove that smart recruitment and development can rival the conference’s wealthier powers.
Former Kansas State coach Jerome Tang faces a potential matchup with his former team in Las Vegas, while the school navigates a costly buyout avoidance and a new coaching era.
A new NCAA proposal would grant athletes five years of eligibility starting from high school graduation or age 19, potentially affecting roster decisions for Kansas State football and basketball

Phil Cunningham, a veteran assistant coach with a storied recruiting history, is shaping Kansas State’s upcoming roster with an eye toward collective competitiveness and international talent.

In a recent interview, Kansas State assistant coach Phil Cunningham reflected on the program’s legacy, the work ethic he brings, and the promise of the 2026‑27 roster.

Luke Smith, a 27‑year‑old former point guard, has taken an assistant coaching position at Kansas State, where he will work alongside head coach Casey Alexander to shape the team’s next generation.

Luke Smith, a 27‑year‑old former star point guard, has taken on an assistant coaching role at Kansas State University, working with head coach Casey Alexander to shape the roster and mentor new talent.
John Cooper, a Kansas State assistant basketball coach from Kansas City, is using his local connections to help head coach Casey Alexander recruit top talent from the Kansas City area, emphasizing the program's history of developing NBA‑bound players.