Mike McGuirl
TCU guard RJ Nembhard loses the ball out of bounds during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Kansas State won 53-49. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas State holds off TCU 53-49 in Big 12 tourney

By Avery Osen Mar. 12, 2020 12:22 AM EDT

Kansas State forward Antonio Gordon, left, goes to the floor with Iowa State guard Terrence Lewis, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Sneed pours in 31, K-State snaps month-long skid 79-63

By Avery Osen Mar. 07, 2020 06:27 PM EST

Oklahoma State forward Cameron McGriff (12) dunks while under pressure from Kansas State guard Mike McGuirl (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Oklahoma State won 69-63. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Oklahoma St. wins 5th straight at home, beats K-State 69-63

By John Tranchina Mar. 04, 2020 11:41 PM EST

Kansas guard Devon Dotson (1) makes a basket in front of Kansas State guard DaJuan Gordon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 1 KU loses Azubuike to injury in 62-58 win over K-State

By Dave Skretta Feb. 29, 2020 03:58 PM EST

Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) tries to break up the rebound by Kansas State forward Levi Stockard III (34) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)
No. 2 Baylor rebounds with 85-66 win over Kansas State

Feb. 25, 2020 10:34 PM EST

Texas forward Royce Hamm Jr., left, and Kansas State guard Mike McGuirl, right, go to the floor after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Ramey scores 26 as Texas rolls past Kansas State, 70-59

By Dave Skretta Feb. 22, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton call a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Anei helps lead Oklahoma State over Kansas State 64-59

By Avery Osen Feb. 11, 2020 11:37 PM EST

Oklahoma forward Brady Manek (35) has his shot blocked by Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) with help from guard David Sloan, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. Kansas State won 61-53. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas State shuts down Oklahoma 61-53

Avery Osen Jan. 29, 2020 10:28 PM EST

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