In Manhattan, the Kansas State Wildcats are entering a new era under the guidance of their freshly appointed head coach, Casey Alexander. With the transfer portal opening on April 7, Alexander faces a significant challenge as he looks to rebuild a team that saw a tough 12-20 season under former coach Jerome Tang, falling short of NCAA Tournament expectations and finishing 15th in the Big 12.
Alexander, who spent the past seven years at Belmont, is known for his knack for blending transfer talent with homegrown high school recruits. His ability to craft competitive teams will be put to the test as he steps into this new role.
Kansas State Basketball Transfer Portal Departures
David Castillo
Castillo, who started in half of his 32 games this past season, emerged as the Wildcats' fourth-leading scorer, averaging 10.3 points.
Initially thriving as a sixth man during non-conference games, he stepped into a starting role for the last 14 games following Abdi Bashir Jr.'s injury. His performance varied, with an average of 8.2 points and a 33.5% shooting percentage in Big 12 play, contrasting with 13.3 points and 48.4% shooting in non-conference matchups.
Stephen Osei
Osei, a 6-foot-10 sophomore wing, saw limited action, appearing in three games and contributing two points in non-conference play. He joined the Wildcats from Casper College in Wyoming for the 2025-26 season.
Kansas State Basketball Graduations
- Nate Johnson
- Khamari McGriff
- CJ Jones
- Marcus Johnson
Kansas State Basketball Players Yet to Announce Transfer Portal Decisions
- PJ Haggerty
- Abdi Bashir Jr.
- Taj Manning
- Dorin Buca
- Elias Rapieque
- Mobi Ikegwurka
- Andrej Kostic
- Exavier Wilson
As the Wildcats navigate this transition, all eyes will be on Alexander to see how he reshapes the roster and instills a new competitive spirit. His track record suggests he’s up for the challenge, and fans will be eager to see how his strategies unfold in the coming months.