Ismael Massoud
Florida Atlantic players celebrate after defeating Kansas State in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nowell's heroics not enough to get K-State to Final Four

By Tom Canavan Mar. 25, 2023 11:09 PM EDT

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) is greeted by guard Markquis Nowell (1) after a play in overtime of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Michigan State in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Different types of transfers helped KSU, FAU to Elite Eight

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 24, 2023 08:10 PM EDT

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) and Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) reach for the loose ball in the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OT

By Tom Canavan Mar. 23, 2023 09:13 PM EDT

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) makes a layup as Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) defends in overtime of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
East Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at East Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/25/2023

Mar. 23, 2023 09:10 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Kansas State in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Nowell, late 3s lift Kansas State past Kentucky in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 19, 2023 05:24 PM EDT

Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) shoots under pressure from Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Texas Longhorns 3/9/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 02:54 PM EST

West Virginia forward Patrick Suemnick, center, is defended by Kansas State forwards Nae'Qwan Tomlin (35) and David N'Guessan, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/4/2023

Mar. 04, 2023 04:46 PM EST

Texas forward Christian Bishop (32) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bishop helps No. 10 Texas rally past No. 7 K-State, 69-66

By Dave Skretta Feb. 04, 2023 06:31 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Lamar Washington (1) attempts to get past Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) as he attempts to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Nowell scores 23 as Kansas State beats Texas Tech 68-58

Jan. 21, 2023 04:45 PM EST

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) shoots to score over Baylor forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Kansas State 14-1 after overtime victory at No. 19 Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 07, 2023 08:49 PM EST

Kansas State center Abayomi Iyiola (23) looks to shoot under pressure from Texas-Rio Grande Valley forward John Shanu II, left, and guard Adante' Holiman (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Kansas State Wildcats 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 10:18 PM EST

Kansas State guard Mark Smith (13) get past West Virginia forward Isaiah Cottrell for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 3/9/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 07:58 PM EST

Kansas State forward Carlton Linguard Jr. (12) looks to the basket while being guarded by West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 2/14/2022

Feb. 14, 2022 08:16 PM EST

West Virginia forwards Dimon Carrigan (5) and Gabe Osabuohien (3) and Kansas State guard Luke Kasubke (22) vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/8/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 03:00 PM EST

Kansas State forward Ismael Massoud reacts to a call against the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Nick Krug)
Marquette Golden Eagles at Kansas State Wildcats 12/8/2021

Dec. 08, 2021 11:32 PM EST

FILE - Wake Forest's Ismael Massoud (25) drives by North Carolina State's Jericole Hellems (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., in this Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, file photo. Among the newcomers at Kansas State are Arkansas-Little Rock transfer Markquis Nowell, Missouri guard Mark Smith and Wake Forest forward Ismael Massoud. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool, File)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at North Carolina State Wolfpack 1/27/2021

Oct. 22, 2021 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas State guard Nijel Pack (24) goes up for a shot against TCU center Kevin Samuel (21) in the second half of an NCAA mens college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, file photo. They return most of their players from last season, including leading scorers Nijel Pack and Mike McGuirl, and they brought in plenty of help. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
K-State aims for big bounceback after 9 wins last season

By Dave Skretta Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Wake Forest forward Carter Whitt drives past Pittsburgh forward Terrell Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Pittsburgh eases past Wake Forest 70-57 to snap 5-game skid

Mar. 02, 2021 08:19 PM EST

Wake Forest's Ismael Massoud sinks a 3-point shot over Pittsburgh's Abdoul Karim Coulibaly during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Pittsburgh Panthers at Wake Forest Demon Deacons 1/23/2021

Jan. 23, 2021 09:12 PM EST

Wake Forest's Ismael Massoud sinks a 3-point shot over Pittsburgh's Abdoul Karim Coulibaly during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Massoud scores 31 with 8 3s, Wake Forest beats Pitt 76-75

Jan. 23, 2021 09:10 PM EST