******K‑State hires Casey Alexander as men's basketball coach** [developing]
Key Questions
Who was hired as K-State's new men's basketball coach?
Kansas State hired Casey Alexander, formerly of Belmont, as the 27th men's basketball coach in mid-March. He signed a ~$17M/5-year deal with youth assistants.
What roster changes have occurred in K-State men's basketball?
Taj Manning (jr fwd, 4.2ppg/5.1rpg) entered the portal with Do Not Contact tag as the 5th departure, including top 3pt shooter Bashir, Castillo, Haggerty, Osei. Targets include Lundblade and Scharnowski.
How has K-State baseball been performing lately?
K-State baseball had a walk-off 13-12 win vs TCU but lost 9-3 and 4-0, dropping the series. They lead in runs with Kennedy on Golden Spikes watch list, next vs WSU after a 10-6 loss to Shockers.
Any updates on K-State football recruiting and returns?
RB Joe Jackson returns for 'unfinished business.' LB Colton McComb committed for 2027. Players praise Collin Klein's staff; Klein does drills with Peterson/Klieman consulting up to $500k.
What happened with K-State women's basketball in the portal?
Freshman guard Aniya Foy entered the transfer portal. She was a top-50 recruit.
Who is the first assistant coach to arrive for K-State basketball?
Luke Smith was the first men's basketball assistant to arrive in Manhattan, opening the Ice Family Basketball Center early to get to work.
Details on Dee Kennedy's honors in baseball?
Junior shortstop Dee Kennedy was named to the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List and earned Midseason All-America Honors.
How diverse is K-State's athletic rosters?
K-State athletics feature athletes from 39 countries across 12 rosters, helping reshape the NCAA experience for international Wildcats.
Casey Alexander (ex-Belmont) 27th MBB coach mid-Mar (~$17M/5yrs) + youth assts. Roster/portal flux: Taj Manning(jr fwd 4.2ppg/5.1rpg DNC) 5th out w/Bashir( top 3pt), Castillo, Haggerty, Osei; Lundblade/Scharnowski targets; WBB Foy portal; baseball Kennedy Golden Spikes leads runs, walk-off 13-12/9-3/4-0 losses vs TCU, next WSU; FB Jackson RB return, McComb LB commit, Klein drills/Peterson/Klieman consult; track wins.