2024 Kansas State men's basketball: Game 0 vs. FHSU

Welcome back to Kansas State Basketball!

Of course, tonight isn't quite the “real thing” yet, as we still have one more friendly game ahead of us before the regular season properly begins a week from tonight. But it's still great to see basketball back in action in some form, even as we continue to enjoy the glory of the Kansas State football team's continued dominance.

Today's exhibition opponent is Fort Hays State. The last time these two teams met on the hardwood was in the season that doesn't count because things were terrible (2020-21), and something happened that I'm sure you've all forgotten by now. NO? Well, I'm sorry. The last time these two teams met was Exhibition The game took place over seven years ago, on October 28, 2017, a game the Wildcats won 79-56 before beginning a season that would not end until the Elite Eight against a team they supported dark magic a nun. So this could be a strange season.

The Wildcats return… :checks notes: …three players from last year's squad who were eliminated in the first round of the NIT. David N'Guessan, Taj Manning and Macaleab “Buddy” Rich are joined by 11 new additions to the squad, including star HS recruit David Castillo and star transfer Coleman Hawkins. Expect to see a MUCH Tonight there are different lineups, lots of rotations, and no clear idea of ​​how good (or bad) this team could be. Seriously, don't expect to learn much tonight.

Just enjoy that basketball is back. and hopefully nothing bad happens tonight.

We got a heads up on tonight's exhibition action from Bramlage Coliseum at 7:00 pm CT and you can follow the action on Big 12 Now / WatchESPN with Ben Boyle (play-by-play), Stan Weber (analyst) and Hannah Whetstone (sideline reporter) on the call.

If you cannot access the stream, the game can be heard on portions of the 28-station K-State Sports Network, with Wyatt Thompson (play-by-play) and Matt Walters (analyst) providing the tone. The game will also be available online at K-Statesports.com and on the Varsity Network app. Live stats will also be available on k-statesports.com, and social media updates (@KStateMBB) will also be part of the coverage.

Come on, cats!