Discover the Heart of the Flint Hills: An Insider’s Guide to Kansas State University

• Brad Nessler (play-by-play)
• Bill Raftery (analyst)
• Bill Thayer (producer)

 
RADIO
K-State Sports Network

Flagships: // KMAN 1350 & WIBW 580
Satellite Radio: Ch. 385
Online: Varsity Network [free] / www.kstatesports.com/watch [free]

 
LIVE STATS
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COACHES
K-State: Jerome Tang [Charter Oak State College ’07]
Record at K-State: 52-34/3rd Year
Career Record: 54-34*/3rd Year+
vs. Kansas: 2-2 [0-2 on the road]
 
Kansas: Bill Self [Oklahoma State ’85]
Record at Kansas: 600-147/22nd Year
Career Record: 807-252/32nd Year
vs. K-State: 41-8 [20-1 at home]
 
LAST GAME STARTERS:
K-State (7-9)
G: #0 Dug McDaniel
G: #11 Brendan Hausen
G: #2 Max Jones
W: #33 Coleman Hawkins
W: #1 David N’Guessan
 
9/10 Kansas (12-4)
G: #0 Shakeel Moore
G: #3 Dajuan Harris Jr.
G: #5 Zeke Mayo
F: #24 KJ Adams
C: #1 Hunter Dickinson
 
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Kansas leads 205-96
Big 12 Era: Kansas leads 58-8 [27-1 at home]
In Lawrence: Kansas leads 95-35
At Allen Fieldhouse: Kansas leads 53-17
Active Streak: Kansas, 1
Last Meeting: L, 68-90 [3/5/2024 in Lawrence]
Jerome Tang vs. Bill Self: 2-2
 
K-STATE VISITS 9/10 KANSAS FOR DILLONS SUNFLOWER SHOWDOWN SATURDAY
K-State (7-9, 1-4 Big 12) rekindles one of the most historic rivalries in collegiate basketball on Saturday, as the Wildcats travel to No. 9/10 Kansas (12-4, 3-2 Big 12) for the newest installment of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown at the acclaimed Allen Fieldhouse. The contest is set to commence at noon CT on CBS. This matchup ranks as the sixth-most contested series (301) in Division I men’s basketball lore, with the Jayhawks holding an advantage in the series, 205-96. Moreover, it stands as the second-longest ongoing rivalry, with the institutions clashing annually since 1907.
 
Kansas’ notable 205 victories in the rivalry represent the highest by a single opponent in NCAA records, with 58 secured during the Big 12 era (1997-present), which includes 48 in regular-season matches. The Jayhawks have dominated this rivalry at Allen Fieldhouse, boasting a record of 53-17 all-time in this matchup, with an impressive 27-1 record since the establishment of the Big 12. The Wildcats have faced an 18-game losing streak in this venue, with their last triumph occurring in 2006.
 
As if the challenge were not sufficient, K-State approaches Saturday’s duel having succumbed in 7 of its latest 8 games, including a streak of 4 consecutive losses. This 4-game losing stretch ties for the longest in the Jerome Tang tenure, which was ironically halted with an overtime victory at home against Kansas in 2024. The Wildcats have also been on a 13-game losing streak when playing away, including 10 straight losses in Big 12 play.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Senior Elijah Hawkins’ layup with 5:28 left was the decisive shot in a defensive battle, as Texas Tech narrowly secured a 61-57 victory over K-State on Tuesday evening at home. After Hawkins’ basket, neither side managed to score for over 5 minutes until junior Darrion Williams’ layup with 17 seconds clinched the eventual 4-point triumph for the Red Raiders.
 
In total, K-State failed to score in the final 5:50 of the event, converting only 1 of its last 12 shots, with 8 consecutive misses closing out the game. The 57 points matched their season-low for the second consecutive game, as the Wildcats noted season-lows for second-half points (24) and second-half shooting percentage (29.6; 8-of-27), despite leading 33-31 at halftime.
 
KEY STORYLINES

• New arrivals have collectively scored 897 (76.6 percent) of the team’s 1171 total points, making up 41 of 55 double-digit scoring games. Senior returner David N’Guessan has notched double figures in 14 games, yet the next 6 top scorers are newcomers, which includes 11 double-digit scoring performances by junior Brendan Hausen, 9 by senior Coleman Hawkins, and 8 by senior Max Jones.
• N’Guessan has emerged as the Wildcats’ most reliable athlete, as he leads the squad in both scoring (12.6 ppg.) and rebounding (7.4 rpg.) while hitting 64.3 percent (81-of-126). He delivered his finest all-around performance at Oklahoma State, tallying his sixth career double-double with 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds alongside a career-best 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.
• Hawkins is the sole player in Division I averaging at least 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game this season. He leads the team in Big 12 action at 13.6 points per game while also averaging 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.0 blocks per outing.

 
A K-STATE WIN WOULD…

• Conclude a 4-game overall losing stretch.
• Break a 13-game away losing streak.
• End an 18-game losing run at Kansas.
• Be their first victory at Kansas since January 14, 2006.
• Mark the 1,748th win in the program’s history, including the 97th against KU.

 
NOTES ON 9/10 KANSAS

• Guided by Hall of Fame head coach Bill Self, No. 9/10 Kansas has achieved a 12-4 overall record, comprising a 3-2 record in Big 12 action after Wednesday’s 74-57 defeat at No. 2/2 Iowa State. The Jayhawks had recorded 3 consecutive victories prior to the road loss, permitting only 47.7 points on average to their foes. The squad commenced the season with 7 uninterrupted wins before suffering back-to-back losses against Creighton (63-76) and Missouri (67-76). They are 8-1 on the year, including 1-1 in Big 12 contests, with their sole loss occurring in the Big 12 opener against West Virginia, 62-61.
• Kansas is scoring at an average of 76 points with a shooting percentage of 47.4, including 33 percent accuracy from beyond the arc, while allowing 62.8 points on 37 percent shooting from the field, including 29.5 percent from distance. The Jayhawks are converting on 73.1 percent of their free throw attempts.
• Kansas ranks among the top 35 nationally in 10 statistical categories, standing sixth in field goal percentage defense, ninth in assist/turnover ratio (1.72), 11th in assists per game (18.1), 13th in defensive rebounds (28.8), 16th in points allowed, and 23rd in blocked shots per game (5.2).
• Two Jayhawks – Hunter Dickinson and Zeke Mayo – are both averaging in double figures, which includes a double-double by Dickinson featuring team-best averages in both scoring (15.2 ppg.) and rebounding

(10.4 rpg.). The South Dakota State transfer Mayo is averaging 14.4 points with a shooting accuracy of 45.5 percent, comprising a team-best 35 successful 3-pointers at 36.5 percent efficiency. Senior Dajuan Harris Jr. is contributing 9.8 points along with a team-high of 5.4 assists per game.

 
LAST GAME OUT

• No. 2/2 Iowa State extended its winning streak to 12 games with a 74-57 victory over Kansas at Hilton Coliseum. Both squads shot 40.7 percent from the floor, but the Cyclones capitalized on 17 Jayhawk turnovers, turning them into 23 points, while also grabbing 16 second-chance points from 13 offensive rebounds.
• Mayo was the sole Jayhawk to score in double digits, tallying 17 points, while Harris added 8 points along with his team-leading 7 assists.

 
SERIES HISTORY

• Kansas holds the lead in one of college basketball’s most established rivalries, 205-96, in a series that began in 1907. The Jayhawks boast a 53-17 record in matchups played at Allen Fieldhouse, including 27-1 during the Big 12 era. The Wildcats have suffered 18 consecutive losses in this venue, with their last victory recorded in 2006.
• Kansas maintains a 58-8 record within the Big 12 era, with a notable 48-8 in regular season play since 1997. In the previous season, the teams split their 2 regular-season encounters, with the Wildcats emerging victorious 75-70 in overtime at home on Feb. 5, while the Jayhawks claimed a 90-68 victory on their home turf on March 5.

LAST 5 MEETINGS [2-3]

LAST MEETING
14/15 KANSAS 90, K-STATE 68 [March 5, 2024]

• No. 14/15 Kansas showcased an impressive second-half effort to maintain its winning run against K-State at Allen Fieldhouse, achieving a 90-68 victory in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown during the last encounter between the institutions before a packed house of 16,300 supporters at Allen Fieldhouse.

 
LAST TIME OUT:
TEXAS TECH 61, K-STATE 57

• Senior Elijah Hawkins’ layup with 5:28 left proved to be the deciding shot in a defensive battle, as Texas Tech managed to secure a 61-57 victory over K-State on Tuesday night in front of 8,019 fans at Bramlage Coliseum. 
• In a matchup where scoring was scarce, Texas Tech (12-3, 3-2 Big 12) persevered to clinch a crucial Big 12 win, as both teams totaled just 13 points in the final 10:07.
• After Hawkins’ layup, neither team found the basket for over 5 minutes until junior Darrion Williams’ second-chance layup with 17 seconds remaining gave the Red Raiders a 4-point advantage. In the closing possessions of the game, freshman David Castillo missed a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, followed by a missed layup attempt from senior Coleman Hawkins with 6 seconds remaining. 
• Overall, K-State went scoreless in the last 5:50, making just 1 of their last 12 field goal attempts, including 8 straight misses to conclude the game. The 57 points matched their season-low for the second consecutive game, as the Wildcats recorded season-lows for second-half scoring (24) and second-half field goal percentage (29.6; 8-of-27) after a surge led them to a 33-31 lead at halftime.
• The lackluster offensive display overshadowed a commendable defensive showing, as K-State limited Texas Tech to a season-low 61 points, nearly 25 points below their scoring norm (85.6 ppg.). The Red Raiders entered the contest ranked among the top 25 in 7 offensive categories nationally.
• Four Wildcats achieved double-digit scoring, led by junior Brendan Hausen’s 13 points on 4-of-9 shooting, which included 3-of-8 from 3-point territory. Hawkins contributed 12 points to go with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, while senior David N’Guessan reached double figures for the 14th time, scoring 11 points. Senior Max Jones nearly achieved a double-double with 10 points and a season-high 9 rebounds over almost 39 minutes of play.
• Williams led all scorers with 16 points for the Red Raiders, finishing the evening 7-of-15 from the field, alongside 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 35 minutes. Hawkins approached a point/assist double-double with 14 points and a game-high 9 assists, complemented by 5 rebounds in a team-leading 37 minutes. Senior Federiko Federiko (9 points) and freshman Christian Anderson (8 points) combined for 17 of the team’s 20 bench points.
• On the offensive front, Texas Tech connected on 50 percent (26-of-52) of its field goal attempts, including 38.5 percent (5-of-13) from beyond the arc. The team accumulated 40 of their 61 points from the paint, while also holding a 35-24 advantage in rebounding.
• K-State shot 36.5 percent (19-of-52) overall, including 30 percent (9-of-30) from 3-point distance, while successfully converting 10 of 12 free throw attempts (83.3). The Wildcats recorded a Big 12-season low with only 10 turnovers.

 
POSTGAME UPDATE & OBSERVATIONS

• Texas Tech has attained victory in 3 consecutive encounters in the series, marking the Red Raiders’ first triumph in Manhattan since 2021.
• Hausen amassed his 13 points through 4-of-9 shooting from the field, which included 3-of-8 from beyond the arc, and completed 2-of-2 from the charity stripe in 29 minutes… He now possesses 23 career games with double-digit scoring, including 11 at K-State.
• Hawkins achieved his 12 points by making 5-of-12 field goals, comprising 2-of-5 from 3-point territory, along with securing 5 rebounds, a team-best 3 assists, and 2 steals… He now has 54 career games with double-digit scoring, including 9 at K-State.
• Jones contributed his 10 points with 2-of-6 field goals, all from beyond the 3-point line, in addition to 4-of-6 free throws, complemented by a season-high 9 rebounds over 39 minutes… He now has 73 career games with double-digit scoring, including 8 at K-State.

 
NEEDING A STRONGER START

• The offense has emerged as a key factor in the slow commencement to Big 12 competition, as the Wildcats are averaging the lowest in the Big 12 with 62.4 points on 41.9 percent (113-of-270) shooting, which includes 29.1 percent (34-of-117) from the 3-point line. The team has only exceeded 70 points once in 5 Big 12 encounters, which occurred during their only victory against Cincinnati (12/30/24). They recorded scores of 62, 66, and 57 (twice) in the other 4 games.
• Even when accounting for the victory against the Bearcats, the Wildcats have struggled offensively at the onset of Big 12 games, averaging 27.2 points at a shooting percentage of 35.4 percent (51-of-144) in the first half, compared to 35.2 points on 49.2 percent (62-of-126) shooting in the second half. They have exactly scored 24 points in the first half of 3 out of the last 4 losses, with a shooting percentage of 35.1 percent (40-of-114), contrasted with 35.2 points in the second half at a 48.5 percent (49-of-101) shooting performance.
• The Wildcats have reached or surpassed 74 points in 6 of their 7 wins, including 80 or more in 4 matches, highlighted by a record-breaking 120-point performance against UAPB (12/1/24). This 120-point achievement eclipsed the prior record of 116 set in a win against No. 6/6 Texas on Jan. 3, 2023, and also stands as the highest score ever in a home game.
• K-State has shot better than 50 percent from the field in 6 matches, including a season-best of 61.5 percent (40-of-65) against UAPB (12/1/24). The team recorded 57.8 percent against Cleveland State (11/9/24), 51.8 percent against GW (11/22/24), 58.9 percent versus Longwood (11/25/24), and 51.1 percent at OSU (1/7/25).

 
IMPROVEMENT FROM BEYOND THE ARC

• One of the primary focuses for Jerome Tang in the previous offseason was enhancing output from the 3-point line. Last season, K-State ranked last in the Big 12 and 289th nationally in 3-point shooting percentage at 31.8, while they were positioned 183rd in the nation for 3-point field goals made per game at 7.4.
• After 16 contests, the Wildcats have shown some progress in that aspect, now ranking 172nd nationally and 10th in the Big 12 in 3-point shooting percentage (34.1), along with being 109th in the nation and eighth in the league for 3-point field goals per game (8.6). They also stand fifth in the Big 12 for attempts (25.1).
• K-State has successfully made 10 or more 3-pointers in 5 matches, including a nearly record-breaking performance of 21 triples against UAPB (12/1/24). The 21 3-pointers rank second only to the record of 23 established against Fresno State in 1994. Additionally, the Wildcats have made 10 or more 3-point shots in 4 other games, which includes their match against No. 12/11 Houston (1/11/25).
• Three Wildcats have already tallied double-digit 3-pointers, led by junior Brendan Hausen with 50 successful attempts. Hausen is ranked first in the Big 12 for 3-point field goals made (50) and in 3-pointers per game (3.13), as well as second in attempts (124). He is among the top-75 nationally across all 4 categories. Ten players have at least 2 made 3-pointers this season, with senior Max Jones recording 22, senior Coleman Hawkins achieving 20, and juniors C.J. Jones and Dug McDaniel adding 11 each.

 
OVERTIME STREAK COMES TO A CLOSE

• K-State experienced the end of its 12-game winning streak in overtime matches, falling to unbeaten Drake 73-70 on Dec. 21 during the Wildcat Classic at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. In the contest, where they trailed by as much as 20 points in the first half, the Wildcats seemed to have tied the score at 70-all in overtime thanks to a 3-pointer by senior Coleman Hawkins with 13 seconds remaining, but Bulldogs’ Bennett Stirtz’s 3-pointer with 4 seconds left turned out to be the game-winner.
• K-State’s 12-game overtime winning streak was the second-longest in Division I history since 1950 and ranked second in current streaks, trailing Florida State’s (14; 2018-present) and just ahead of Winthrop’s (10; 2017-present).
• K-State established the Division I single-season record by winning 7 overtime games in 2023-24, which included victories over Providence (73-70), Oral Roberts (88-78), North Alabama (75-74), and Villanova (72-71) in non-conference play, and No. 9/9 Baylor (68-64), No. 4/4 Kansas (75-70), and West Virginia (94-90) in Big 12 competition.
• The 7 overtime wins during the 2023-24 season not only marked a Division I single-season record, breaking the tie of 6 previously held by Wake Forest (1983-84), Chattanooga (1988-89), and Lafayette (2007-08), but also surpassed the school record of 5. Additionally, it represented the most overtime games in school history (5 total set in 1992-93 and 2022-23), while the 6 overtime home wins established a Division I record.
• This defeat also ended coach Jerome Tang‘s 13-game personal winning streak in overtime matches, a run that traced back to an overtime victory as an interim head coach at Baylor in 2013 against Texas.

 
HARTMAN INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME

• Legendary head coach Jack Hartman, who achieved a school-record 295 victories during his remarkable 16-year tenure from 1970-86, was among eight individuals revealed on Dec. 31 as inductees to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
• Hartman stood as the sole head coach in the eight-inductee class, which included Dave Meyers (UCLA), Sihugo Green (Duquesne), Lennie Rosenbluth (North Carolina), Wayne Estes (Utah State), Sam Lacey (New Mexico State), John Rudometkin (USC), and Tom Stith (St. Bonaventure).
• Throughout his celebrated career, Hartman amassed nearly 600 victories, including tenures at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College from 1955-62 and Southern Illinois from 1962-70. He secured a NJCAA national championship at Coffeyville in 1961-62, finishing with an impeccable 32-0 record, and guided the Salukis to the 1967 NIT Championship boasting a 24-2 record.
• Hartman recorded a 295-169 (.636) record at K-State, capturing 3 Big Eight regular-season conference titles (1971-72, 1972-73, 1976-77), 2 Big Eight Tournament championships (1977, 1980), and making 9 postseason appearances (7 NCAA Tournaments) throughout his coaching career spanning 16 seasons.
• Hartman supervised K-State to 20 or more wins in 7 seasons, with a peak of 24 wins in both 1976-77 and 1980-81. He also directed the Wildcats to the NCAA Tournament on 7 occasions (1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982), which included 4 journeys (1972, 1973, 1975, 1981) to the Elite Eight.
• Hartman is the sixth individual associated with K-State to be granted membership in the Hall of Fame, and the fourth men’s basketball head coach, following Jack Gardner (2006), Tex Winter (2010), and his former player Lon Kruger (2022). Additionally, former Wildcat athletes Rolando Blackman (2015) and Bob Boozer (2016) have also been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

 
N’GUESSAN MAKING AN IMPACT

• Senior David N’Guessan has commenced confidently in his fifth and final collegiate year for 2024-25, as the De Lier, Netherlands native has reached double digits in scoring during a team-leading 14 games. He leads the Wildcats in scoring (12.6 ppg.), field goals made,

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• N’Guessan is averaging 21.6 points and pulling down 7.4 rebounds per game, while leading the team with an impressive 64.3 percent shooting (81-of-126) from the field.
• N’Guessan had an impressive season opener against New Orleans on Nov. 5, becoming the first Wildcat to achieve at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in an inaugural game since Wesley Iwundu (23 points, 10 rebounds) accomplished it against UMES on Nov. 13, 2015. He recorded 21 points on 10-of-14 shooting along with 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in nearly 31 minutes played. This marked his fourth career double-double and his initial 20-point, 10-rebound game.
• N’Guessan achieved double-doubles in 2 of the last 4 matchups, featuring 12 points and a personal best of 17 rebounds at TCU (1/4/25) and another 12 points coupled with a game-high 12 rebounds at Oklahoma State (1/7/25). The 17 rebounds tied for the third-most by a Wildcat in a Big 12 matchup and were the highest since Michael Beasley recorded 17 boards against Missouri on Feb. 16, 2008.
• N’Guessan, the sole remaining player from the 2023 Elite Eight squad, is currently in his third year at K-State after transferring from Virginia Tech in 2022-23. He has accumulated 653 points in his Wildcat career, shooting 63.3 percent from the field, along with 449 rebounds, 83 assists, 54 blocks, and 59 steals in 79 appearances with 55 starts. He has achieved 6 career double-doubles.
• N’Guessan is reflecting on a remarkable 2023-24 season, during which he set personal bests in points (265), games scoring in double digits (14), field goals made (111) and attempted (190), rebounds (230), assists (31), blocks (26), steals (24), and total minutes (935). He also secured 3 double-doubles.
• N’Guessan has been a contributor to 90 collegiate victories, which includes 3 NCAA Tournament appearances (2021, 2022, 2023), an NIT appearance in 2024, an ACC Tournament championship in 2022 at Virginia Tech, and an Elite Eight journey in 2023 at K-State.

 
MR. ALL-AROUND

• Senior forward Coleman Hawkins has established himself as an exceptional all-around athlete for the Wildcats, leading in assists (3.9 apg.), steals (2.2 spg.), blocks (1.3 bpg.), and minutes (32.4 mpg.), while ranking second in rebounds (6.9 rpg.) and third in scoring (10.6 ppg.).
• Hawkins has tallied at least 4 assists and 2 steals in 7 of the games played, having collected 5 or more rebounds on 13 occasions, along with 7 games showcasing at least 2 blocks. He has scored in double figures 9 times, with a season-high of 20 points against No. 16/17 Cincinnati (12/30/24) on 7-of-13 field goals. This was his eighth career double-double and his second as a Wildcat.
• Hawkins is in the top-15 of the Big 12 across 6 categories, including steals (2.2 spg./4th), minutes (32.4 mpg./5th), defensive rebounds (5.0/9th), blocks (1.3 bpg./10th), rebounds (6.9 rpg./12th), and assists (3.9 apg./12th).
• Hawkins was honored with a place on the Paradise Jam All-Tournament Team on Nov. 25 after averaging 13.0 points with 55.6 percent shooting (15-of-27) from the field, featuring 50 percent (7-of-14) from beyond the arc, along with 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.7 blocks in 34.3 minutes per game. He achieved his seventh career double-double and his first as a Wildcat with a 19-point, 10-rebound performance against Longwood (11/25/24), which also included 5 assists.

 
HAUSEN GOOD FROM 3

• Junior guard Brendan Hausen has become a considerable scoring asset from 3-point range for the Wildcats, as the Villanova transfer leads the Big 12 in total 3-point field goals made (50) and 3-pointers per game (3.13), sits second in 3-point attempts (124), and ranks seventh in 3-point shooting percentage (40.3).
• Hausen has succeeded in making at least 2 three-pointers in 13 of the 16 games, with a season-best performance of 6 makes against Cleveland State (11/9/24) and at St. John’s (12/7/24). He netted 5 three-pointers against No. 12/11 Houston (1/11/25), while hitting 4 treys on three occasions (New Orleans, Liberty, and Wichita State).
• Hausen displayed his finest shooting in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle at St. John’s (12/7/24), where he achieved his second 20-point game of the season with a career-high 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting, including 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. He accounted for 21 of his 27 points in the first half, making him the 21st player in school history to score 20 or more points in the opening half.
• A starter in all 16 games, Hausen ranks second on the team in scoring (12.3 ppg.) while hitting 41.7 percent from the field, including 40.3 percent from 3-point territory. He is second on the squad behind David N’Guessan with 11 double-digit scoring games, including 9 out of the latest 12 games.
• Known as the ‘Amarillo Assassin’ for his 3-point skills in high school, Hausen has amassed a total of 138 made 3-pointers over his 82-game collegiate career, shooting 41 percent overall. He was the leading 3-point shooter for Villanova in the 2023-24 season, totaling 61 makes at a 38.1 percent shooting rate from the bench.

 
POINT GUARD BY COMMITTEE

• Identified as a shortcoming last year, head coach Jerome Tang prioritized providing options at the point guard position for 2024-25, adding transfers C.J. Jones (UIC) and Dug McDaniel (Michigan) alongside incoming freshman David Castillo. Additionally, versatile big man Coleman Hawkins, ranking second on the team with 3.9 assists per game, contributes to a roster rich in ball-handlers.
• K-State is currently averaging 16.2 assists through 16 games this season, ranking 61st nationally and seventh in the Big 12, while the team registers assists on over 60 percent of their successful baskets (259 out of 424). The Wildcats have delivered more than 20 assists on 3 occasions, including a record-breaking 30 assists on 40 field goals in the game against UAPB (12/1/24). The 30 assists tie for the second most and are the most recorded since the 34 assists benchmark set in 1985.
• McDaniel has been named a starter for each of the first 5 Big 12 games after primarily coming off the bench throughout the season. He ranks second on the team in both assists (61) and steals (26), while averaging 28.3 minutes per game. He has achieved at least 3 assists in 11 contests, including a personal best of 10 against UAPB (12/1/24). He has reached double figures in scoring in 7 of the latest 12 games, featuring a season-high of 18 points against UAPB to achieve his first career double-double.
• Jones has been the starter in 8 games this season, averaging 6.5 points on 42 percent shooting, along with 1.9 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 20 minutes per game. He has recorded a minimum of 2 assists in 9 games, including a season-high of 4 on two occasions, while posting a season-high of 12 points against Mississippi Valley State (11/19/24).
• Castillo, who had his first career double-digit scoring game (17 points) against UAPB (12/1/24), started against Drake (12/17/24) and Wichita State (12/21/24).

 
1700 WINS AND COUNTING

• K-State commenced the 2024-25 season as one of the most victorious programs in Division I history, boasting an all-time record of 1,740-1,238 (.584) which includes 32 NCAA Tournament entries and 21 conference championships.
• The 1,740 victories tie with Marquette for the 43rd-most in Division I history and are seventh among active Big 12 institutions.

 
SUCCESS IN NON-CONFERENCE PLAY

• K-State has registered a 187-61 (.764) record in non-conference play since the 2006-07 season. During this timeframe, the Wildcats maintained a 146-18 (.899) record in home venues (including games played at Bramlage Coliseum, INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, and the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City) in non-conference matchups, featuring a 130-14 (.907) record at Bramlage Coliseum.
• K-State’s 12-1 non-conference record in 2022-23 represented the best performance since the 2009-10 squad achieved a program-best 13-1 record. Last season, the team concluded…
  “`10-3 in off-conference competition, inclusive of 7-1 at Bramlage Coliseum.

 






































































Year	Overall	Home	Bramlage
2006-07	11-4	7-0	7-0
2007-08	10-4	8-1	7-1
2008-09	12-3	11-0	10-0
2009-10	13-1	9-0	8-0
2010-11	12-3	9-1	8-1
2011-12	11-1	7-0	6-0
2012-13	11-2	9-0	8-0
2013-14	10-3	7-1	7-1
2014-15	7-6	6-2	5-2
2015-16	11-2	8-0	8-0
2016-17	11-2	8-0	8-0
2017-18	11-2	8-1	8-0
2018-19	10-3	7-0	6-0
2019-20	7-6	6-2	6-1
2020-21	4-5	4-5	4-5
2021-22	8-5	6-1	6-1
2022-23	12-1	8-0	7-0
2023-24	10-3	8-1	7-1
2024-25	6-5	4-2	4-1
Total	187-61	146-18	130-14

 
‘CATS RANKED 8TH IN BIG 12 POLL; HAWKINS NOMINATED CO-NEWCOMER

• K-State was ranked eighth in the newly expanded 16-team Big 12 preseason survey, while senior transfer Coleman Hawkins received the designation of co-Newcomer of the Year for the conference, alongside Baylor’s Jeremy Roach.
• Hawkins is the inaugural Wildcat to be recognized as the Preseason Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and the fourth to gain a preseason player accolade, following in the footsteps of Michael Beasley (2007-08 Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year), Jacob Pullen (2010-11 Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year) and Dean Wade (2018-19 Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year).
• Having earned All-Big Ten accolades at Illinois in 2023-24, Hawkins was also appointed to the preseason All-Big 12 Second Team by the league coaches, joining Baylor’s Norchad Omier and Roach, Keshon Gilbert of Iowa State and Dajuan Harris Jr. from Kansas.
• Hawkins is additionally the first Wildcat to be honored on one of the principal preseason all-conference teams by the coaches since Barry Brown Jr. and Wade in 2018-19. He is one of eight individuals in school history to receive preseason all-conference recognition dating back to Manny Dies in 1998-99. Others in this list include Pullen and Curtis Kelly in 2010-11, Rodney McGruder in 2012-13, and Marcus Foster in 2014-15.
• K-State accumulated 133 points to secure eighth place in the poll, just two points behind Texas Tech in seventh place and 17 points ahead of BYU in ninth place.
• Kansas topped the rankings with 215 points and nine first-place votes, followed closely by Houston (211, five first-place votes), Iowa State in third position (194, one first-place vote), Baylor in fourth (185) and Arizona in fifth (179, one first-place vote).
• Hawkins has also been included on the watchlist for the Naismith Trophy as well as the Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award.