Mike McGuirl
Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard talks with his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Texas Tech defeated Kansas State 77-63. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Edwards, No. 23 Texas Tech hold off Kansas State 77-63

By Avery Osen Jan. 14, 2020 10:38 PM EST

Kansas State forward Makol Mawien, right, drives past TCU center Kevin Samuel (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Samuel's tip-in lifts TCU to 59-57 victory over Kansas State

By Dave Skretta Jan. 07, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Saint Louis' Terrence Hargrove Jr. dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Perkins scores 12 points, Saint Louis holds off Kansas State

By Avery Osen Dec. 21, 2019 09:28 PM EST

Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) and guard DaJuan Gordon (3) defend against Mississippi State guard D.J. Stewart Jr. (3) during the first half of the Never Forget Tribute Classic NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Carter leads Mississippi State 67-61 over Kansas State

By Everett Merrill Dec. 14, 2019 02:07 PM EST

Kansas State's Mike McGuirl makes a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida A&M, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Sneed, McGuirl lead Kansas State past Florida A&M 76-58

By Avery Osen Dec. 02, 2019 11:05 PM EST

Kansas State's David Sloan, left, tries to steal the ball from Florida A&M's Nasir Core during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Sneed, McGuirl lead Kansas State past Florida A&M 76-58

By Avery Osen Dec. 02, 2019 10:20 PM EST

FILE - In this March 4, 2019, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber watches his team play during an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. Weber walked into the Kansas State practice gym a year ago knowing precisely what to expect, thanks in part to five returning starters and a bevy of experience sitting on his bench. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
K-State forced to reload after tying for Big 12 title

By Dave Skretta Oct. 25, 2019 11:12 AM EDT

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Iowa State guard Talen Horton-Tucker (11) points to a teammate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 14, 2019. Iowa State defeated Baylor 83-66. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/15/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

TCU head coach Jamie Dixon celebrates a basket against Kansas State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 18 Kansas St still in Big 12 lead after 64-52 win at TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 04, 2019 11:15 PM EST

Kansas State forward Dean Wade (32) shoots while defended by West Virginia forward Lamont West (15) during the first half/second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/18/2019

Feb. 18, 2019 09:59 PM EST

Iowa State forward Michael Jacobson (12) fouls Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 23 Iowa St's 3-point barrage beats No. 18 K-State, 78-64

By Dave Skretta Feb. 16, 2019 06:12 PM EST

Kansas State's Kamau Stokes (3) drives with the ball during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 58-45. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State's defense stifles No. 14 Texas Tech in 58-45 win

By Avery Osen Jan. 22, 2019 09:25 PM EST

West Virginia forward Logan Routt (31) blocks a shot by Kansas State guard Barry Brown Jr. (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 1/9/2019

Jan. 10, 2019 12:48 AM EST