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Wake Forest forward Matthew Marsh (33) defends against North Carolina forward Leaky Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Wake Forest Demon Deacons at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/4/2023

Jan. 04, 2023 11:44 PM EST

FILE - Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes shouts to the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Dec. 29, 2021. Forbes quickly built success for a long-struggling program. The test now is sustaining that in a time of transfers and roster turnover. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Wake Forest aims to repeat fast climb, this time to NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Oct. 19, 2022 11:10 AM EDT

Kansas State guard Mark Smith (13) get past West Virginia forward Isaiah Cottrell for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 3/9/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 07:58 PM EST

Kansas State forward Carlton Linguard Jr. (12) looks to the basket while being guarded by West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 2/14/2022

Feb. 14, 2022 08:16 PM EST

West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson (0) shoots over Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

McNeil rallies West Virginia to 71-68 victory over K-State

Jan. 08, 2022 05:00 PM EST

West Virginia forwards Dimon Carrigan (5) and Gabe Osabuohien (3) and Kansas State guard Luke Kasubke (22) vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/8/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 03:00 PM EST

Pack's 15 points spark Kansas State past Nebraska, 67-58

Dec. 19, 2021 08:32 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nijel Pack scored 15 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished five assists, sparking Kansas State to a 67-58 win over Nebraska Sunday. ...

Nebraska's Derrick Walker dunks while warming up before playing against Kansas State in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Kansas State Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Kansas State's Ismael Massoud, right, looks to pass under pressure from Albany's Jamel Horton (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

K-State blows it open with 71-43 win over Albany

Dec. 01, 2021 10:26 PM EST

FILE - Kansas State guard Nijel Pack (24) goes up for a shot against TCU center Kevin Samuel (21) in the second half of an NCAA mens college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, file photo. They return most of their players from last season, including leading scorers Nijel Pack and Mike McGuirl, and they brought in plenty of help. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)

K-State aims for big bounceback after 9 wins last season

By Dave Skretta Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

K-State loses forward Seryee Lewis for season to ACL surgery

Sep. 30, 2021 02:54 PM EDT
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State forward Seryee Lewis will miss the upcoming season after surgery last week to repair a torn ACL that he sustained in...

Baylor's Davion Mitchell gets past Kansas State's Selton Miguel (2) to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Pac-12 - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Colorado Buffaloes 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:11 AM EST

Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele (13) looks to pass under pressure from West Virginia's Taz Sherman, back, and Gabe Osabuohien (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

ACC - Second Round - Game 4 (win) at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Baylor's Matthew Mayer (24) is pressured by Kansas State's Rudi Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 2 Baylor holds off K-State 74-68 in Big 12 quarters

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2021 04:48 PM EST

West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (11) is defended by Kansas State forward Antonio Gordon (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

McNeil scores 16 points, No. 10 West Virginia beats K-State

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 27, 2021 06:35 PM EST

McGuirl’s big second half lifts Kansas State past Oklahoma

By Avery Osen Feb. 23, 2021 11:29 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Mike McGuirl scored 19 points, hitting three straight 3’s in the final minutes, and Kansas State took down No. 7 Oklahoma 62-57 on...