KANSAS STATE WILDCATS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in Manhattan, Kansas, Kansas State University operates one of the Big 12 Conference's most complex basketball situations under second-year coach Matthew Driscoll. The Wildcats struggle with road consistency, carrying a stark 1-8 away record against a respectable 10-7 home mark at Bramlage Coliseum, while managing just a 2-9 conference record that reflects broader conference challenges. The 14-player roster averages 80.6 points per game against nearly identical opponent scoring of 80.4, indicating razor-thin margins in a program searching for depth and dependability.
Driscoll's squad highlights how quickly Big 12 competition demands excellence—Kansas State's 11-15 overall record masks wildly different performances based on venue and opponent. Home crowds at Bramlage Coliseum provide genuine advantages, with the Wildcats winning over 58 percent of contests in that setting, yet their 1-8 road record suggests vulnerability in hostile environments and potential weaknesses in team cohesion or player development. Within an institution enrolling 21,213 students, the basketball program represents Kansas State's continued commitment to Big 12 athletics despite current developmental challenges.
KEY FACTS
| School | Kansas State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big 12 Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Manhattan, Kansas |
| Venue | Bramlage Coliseum |
| Head Coach | Casey Alexander |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdi Bashir Jr. | G |
| 22 | Dorin Buca | C |
| 10 | David Castillo | G |
| 4 | P.J. Haggerty | G |
| 14 | Mobi Ikegwuruka | G |
| 6 | Marcus Johnson | F |
| 34 | Nate Johnson | G |
| 3 | C.J. Jones | G |
| 47 | Andrej Kostic | F |
| 15 | Taj Manning | F |
| 21 | Khamari McGriff | F |
| 23 | Stephen Osei | F |
| 0 | Elias Rapieque | F |
| 2 | Exavier Wilson | G |
SEASON RECORD
12-20
Overall
11-8
Home
1-12
Away
3-11
Conference
79.6 PPG / 81.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W 93-64 |
| Nov 9 | Bellarmine Knights | W 98-71 |
| Nov 14 | California Golden Bears | W 99-96 |
| Nov 18 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | W 84-83 |
| Nov 21 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 98-77 |
| Nov 22 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | L 85-86 |
| Nov 26 | Indiana Hoosiers | L 69-86 |
| Dec 2 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 66-82 |
| Dec 6 | Seton Hall Pirates | L 67-78 |
| Dec 9 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 108-49 |
| Dec 13 | Creighton Bluejays | W 83-76 |
| Dec 20 | South Dakota Coyotes | W 106-76 |
| Dec 28 | UL Monroe Warhawks | W 94-85 |
| Jan 3 | BYU Cougars | L 73-83 |
| Jan 8 | Arizona Wildcats | L 76-101 |
| Jan 10 | Arizona State Sun Devils | L 84-87 |
| Jan 15 | UCF Knights | L 73-82 |
| Jan 18 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 83-84 |
| Jan 21 | Utah Utes | W 81-78 |
| Jan 25 | Kansas Jayhawks | L 62-86 |
| Jan 28 | West Virginia Mountaineers | L 54-59 |
| Feb 1 | Iowa State Cyclones | L 61-95 |
| Feb 7 | TCU Horned Frogs | L 82-84 |
| Feb 12 | Cincinnati Bearcats | L 62-91 |
| Feb 14 | Houston Cougars | L 64-78 |
| Feb 18 | Baylor Bears | W 90-74 |
| Feb 21 | Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 72-100 |
| Feb 26 | Colorado Buffaloes | L 70-79 |
| Feb 28 | TCU Horned Frogs | L 68-77 |
| Mar 4 | West Virginia Mountaineers | W 65-63 |
| Mar 7 | Kansas Jayhawks | L 85-104 |
| Mar 10 | BYU Cougars | L 91-105 |
ANALYTICS
-2.3
Pt Diff
L2
Streak
57.8%
SOS
#50
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.8245
112.3
Adj O
98.2
Adj D
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Kansas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Kansas State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Kansas State Wildcats Men's Basketball competes in the Big 12 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Kansas State play men's basketball home games?
- Kansas State Men's Basketball plays home games at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS.
- Who is the head coach of Kansas State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Kansas State Wildcats Men's Basketball is Casey Alexander.
- When was Kansas State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Kansas State Men's Basketball is not currently available.