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Florida Atlantic players celebrate after defeating Kansas State in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nowell's heroics not enough to get K-State to Final Four

By Tom Canavan Mar. 25, 2023 11:09 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Playing in front of a Madison Square Garden crowd that was riveted

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) dunks in overtime of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Michigan State in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
K-State's Keyontae Johnson thriving 2 years after collapse

By Tom Canavan Mar. 24, 2023 07:13 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Florida Atlantic coach Dusty May had a hard time keeping his emotions

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) and Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) reach for the loose ball in the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OT

By Tom Canavan Mar. 23, 2023 09:13 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Markquis Nowell walked the ball up the floor with the score tied in

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) makes a layup as Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) defends in overtime of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
East Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at East Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/25/2023

Mar. 23, 2023 09:10 PM EDT

Tennessee guard Tyreke Key (4) drives around Duke forward Dariq Whitehead (0) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams

By Larry Lage Mar. 22, 2023 05:10 AM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is not a big fan of the

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Kansas State in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Nowell, late 3s lift Kansas State past Kentucky in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 19, 2023 05:24 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell never lost faith, not when Kansas State had

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Indiana State Sycamores 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

TCU forward Xavier Cork (12) gets past Kansas State forward Ismael Massoud (25) to dunk the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 22 TCU routs No. 12 K-State 80-67 in Big 12 tourney

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2023 12:00 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Everything seemed to be going against TCU entering the Big 12

Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) shoots under pressure from Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Texas Longhorns 3/9/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 02:54 PM EST

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang congratulates Kansas State center Abayomi Iyiola (23) as he heads to the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas star Jalen Wilson named AP Big 12 player of the year

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 07, 2023 11:30 AM EST
Big 12 scoring and rebounding leader Jalen Wilson of Kansas is the unanimous pick as

West Virginia forward Patrick Suemnick, center, is defended by Kansas State forwards Nae'Qwan Tomlin (35) and David N'Guessan, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/4/2023

Mar. 04, 2023 04:46 PM EST

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks to shoot as West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia beats No. 11 Kansas State to help NCAA hopes

By John Raby Mar. 04, 2023 04:40 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Emmitt Matthews’ last regular-season home game at West

Kansas State forward David N'Guessan (3) ties to steal the ball from Oklahoma guard Grant Sherfield during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Sills, seniors lead No. 11 K-State to 85-69 win over Sooners

By Dave Skretta Mar. 01, 2023 10:11 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Desi Sills flirted with a triple-double in his Bramlage

Kansas State guard Desi Sills (13) shoots in front of Oklahoma State forward Moussa Cisse (33) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Nowell's 22 points lead No. 14 Kansas St. past Oklahoma St.

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 25, 2023 04:32 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 22 points, eight assists and four steals

Kansas State guard Desi Sills (13) attempts to block Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Johnson leads No. 14 K-State to 75-65 win over No. 9 Baylor

By Dave Skretta Feb. 21, 2023 09:18 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State coach Jerome Tang leaped onto the courtside table

Iowa State's Aljaz Kunc, left, passes the ball to teammate Gabe Kalscheur after beating Kansas State's Cam Carter, bottom, to a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)
Nowell scores 20, No. 12 K-State beats No. 19 Iowa St 61-55

By Cody Friesen Feb. 18, 2023 04:48 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell hit a 3-pointer from near midcourt with 2:42

Texas forward Christian Bishop (32) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bishop helps No. 10 Texas rally past No. 7 K-State, 69-66

By Dave Skretta Feb. 04, 2023 06:31 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Christian Bishop was as frustrated as anyone in a Texas jersey

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 8 Kansas avenges earlier loss to No. 7 K-State, 90-78

By Dave Skretta Jan. 31, 2023 10:29 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson remembers every slight. Every criticism. Every

Florida forward Alex Fudge (3) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Johnson, Nowell lead No. 5 K-State to 64-50 win over Florida

By Dave Skretta Jan. 28, 2023 08:20 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson gathered with a few of his old Florida

Texas Tech guard Lamar Washington (1) attempts to get past Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) as he attempts to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Nowell scores 23 as Kansas State beats Texas Tech 68-58

Jan. 21, 2023 04:45 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — This time, Markquis Nowell led the way for No. 13 Kansas State