Mike McGuirl
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 guard Mike McGuirl (00) and Oklahoma guard Marvin Johnson, top, go after the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Gibson hits 7 3s, scores 29; Oklahoma beats Kansas St. 78-71

Mar. 05, 2022 08:20 PM EST

Texas Tech's Clarence Nadolny (3) celebrates after a foul call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Chase Seabolt)
No. 12 Texas Tech undefeated at home with win over K-State

Feb. 28, 2022 11:27 PM EST

Iowa St. earns 20th win, holds off Kansas St. late, 74-73

Feb. 26, 2022 05:44 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Caleb Grill hit 6 of 10 from 3-point range to score 18 points off the Iowa State bench, and Izaiah Brockington added 17 points and grabbed...

Kansas forward David McCormack, front, is pressured by Kansas State forward Davion Bradford during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Agbaji passes Chamberlain in No. 5 Kansas win over K-State

By David Smale Feb. 22, 2022 11:32 PM EST

Oklahoma State guard Bryce Thompson (1) celebrates after making a basket in the overtime of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State defeated Kansas State 82-79 in overtime. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Anderson's late 3 sends Oklahoma St. past Kansas St. in OT

Feb. 19, 2022 05:21 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

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) takes a breather during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Pack, Smith help Kansas State beat TCU 75-63

Feb. 05, 2022 11:21 PM EST

Baylor guard Matthew Mayer scores over Kansas State forward Davion Bradford, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP)
No. 4 Baylor beats Kansas State 74-49 for 3rd win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 25, 2022 10:33 PM EST

Kansas State players celebrate a win over Texas in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Smith, Pack lead Kansas State past No. 23 Texas 66-65

By Mark Rosner Jan. 18, 2022 11:23 PM EST

Kansas State guard Nijel Pack (24) fouls Texas Tech guard Davion Warren (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas State closes out No. 19 Texas Tech late for 62-51 win

By David Smale Jan. 15, 2022 02:35 PM EST

Nebraska's Derrick Walker dunks while warming up before playing against Kansas State in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Kansas State Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart applauds a Marquette basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Nick Krug)
Jones, Lewis lead Marquette past Kansas State 64-63

Dec. 08, 2021 11:37 PM EST

Wichita State coach Isaac Brown yells instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Nowell leads K-State past Wichita St in rivalry renewal

Dec. 05, 2021 08:45 PM EST

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) elevates to shoot against North Dakota guard Paul Bruns (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Nick Krug)
Nowell leads K-State to convincing 84-42 win over N. Dakota

Nov. 28, 2021 07:12 PM EST

Kansas State's Davion Bradford, right, looks to shoot under pressure from Illinois' Jacob Grandison (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 14 Illini hold off K-State 72-64 in Hall of Fame Classic

By Dave Skretta Nov. 23, 2021 09:17 PM EST

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

Baylor coach Scott Drew, right, and West Virginia coach Bob Huggins talk during Big 12 NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 Notebook: Transition for national champion Baylor

By David Smale Oct. 20, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele (13) looks to pass under pressure from West Virginia's Taz Sherman, back, and Gabe Osabuohien (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
ACC - Second Round - Game 4 (win) at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Baylor's Matthew Mayer (24) is pressured by Kansas State's Rudi Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 2 Baylor holds off K-State 74-68 in Big 12 quarters

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2021 04:48 PM EST