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K-State Wildcats ranked No. 14 in Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 7:22 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

K-State Wildcats ranked No. 14 in Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Summary

The K-State Wildcats men’s basketball team has been ranked No. 14 in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll for the upcoming season. Tied with Colorado, the Wildcats received 34 points in the poll, while Arizona topped the list with 220 points and 12 first-place votes. This marks the beginning of head coach Casey Alexander's tenure. The Wildcats are set to open their season on November 3 against South Dakota State, although the exact tip-off time has not been announced.

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•K-State is tied for No. 14 with Colorado in the poll.
•Arizona is the top-ranked team with 220 points.
•Casey Alexander starts his first season as head coach.
•The Wildcats' season opener is set for November 3.
•Tip-off time for the opener is not yet announced.

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7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Wildcats rank No. 14 in Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll

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MANHATTAN (KSNT) – In the first year of the Casey Alexander era, the Wildcats have been tabbed No. 14. K-State men’s basketball was tied for No. 14 with Colorado in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the conference announced on Thursday. The Wildcats received 34 points. The Arizona Wildcats, who were picked to repeat as […]
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