DAVID N'GUESSAN NEWS

Leads Wildcats in win N'Guessan closed Friday's 83-71 victory over George Washington with 17 points (5-8 FG, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 35 minutes.

Impact N'Guessan led the way for the Wildcats, posting 17 points while finishing one rebound shy of his second double-double. It was N'Guessan's best performance since KSU's season-opening win when he posted 21 points and 15 boards. The senior forward has been a breakout performer this season, nearly doubling his scoring output from a season ago rising from 7.8 to 15.2 points on 72.1 percent shooting from the field. He's also adding 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals with each of those figures representing a career-best mark.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Posts massive double-double N'Guessan finished Tuesday's 89-65 win over New Orleans with 21 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes.

Impact N'Guessan unexpectedly earned the start while star transfer Achor Achor sat this game out after having been absent from the team due to a family emergency. N'Guessan took advantage of the opportunity by posting a monster double-double, shooting 71.4% on 14 shots and having 10 of his 15 boards come on the offensive end. Kansas State has had an influx of potential high-impact transfers but the senior holdover has started 39 of 63 games for the WIldcats over the past two seasons and has proven to be a solid contributor on the interior. While the eventual return of Achor will cut into his time, N'Guessan took full advantage of his early opportunity.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 16 boards N'Guessan notched 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Saturday's 65-58 victory over Iowa State.

Impact N'Guessan posted a career-high 16 rebounds to go along with 11 points for his third double-double of the season. Among his 16 rebounds were seven on the offensive glass, which were as many as Iowa State collected as a team. N'Guessan had a solid close to the regular season, averaging 29.4 minutes, 9.9 points and 7.1 rebounds over the final seven games.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issue Head coach Jerome Tang relayed after Saturday's game that N'Guessan is dealing with a knee issue, and Tang had hoped not to play him against Oklahoma State, Kellis Robinett of The...

Impact N'Guessan wound up playing 14 minutes in the second half despite the knee issue, tallying three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one steal. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Monday's clash with in-state rival Kansas, but it seems likely he'll be good to go.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

To bench Saturday N'Guessan will move to the bench for Saturday's game against Oklahoma State, Derek Young of Rivals.com reports.

Impact N'Guessan posted nine points over 27 minutes last team out, but the coaching staff has elected to change things up after a trio of subpar showings from the Wildcats. The senior will appear off the bench as a result, with Dai Dai Ames and Jerrell Colbert both joining the starting unit in place of N'Guessan and William McNair.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Season high in scoring N'Guessan had 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 75-74 OT victory over North Alabama.

Impact N'Guessan started his seventh-consecutive game to start the season as KSU is still awaiting the return of the suspended Nae-Qwan Tomlin. The senior forward rebounded from a one-point effort in his previous game as the 12 points represented a season high. N'Guessan is averaging 7.8 points and 8.1 boards in 25.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench N'Guessan is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against TCU, Derek Young of On 3 Sports reports.

Impact N'Guessan found his way back into the starting lineup for the regular season finale after Desi Sills did not dress. The 6-9 junior averaged 6.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 20 minutes per game this season and will look to provide a spark off the bench as the Wildcats try to play their way to a higher seeding in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven points, four rebounds N'Guessan notched seven points (3-3 FG, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds across 22 minutes during Saturday's 89-81 loss to West Virginia.

Impact N'Guessan will have finished the 2022-23 Wildcats' season having averaged 6.6 points and 3.9 rebounds across his 24 games. He improved both stat rates Saturday.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod N'Guessan is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus West Virginia.

Impact N'Guessan will replace Desi Sills (undisclosed) in the starting five Saturday. N'Guessan will make his 18th start of the season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reserve role against Cyclones N'Guessan (illness) racked up two points (1-2 FG), one rebound, two blocks and one steal in 12 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 61-55 win over Iowa State.

Impact N'Guessan started Kansas State's last game but was limited to two minutes due to an illness. While he was available in Saturday's win, his 12 minutes came as a reserve, and he only attempted two shots from the field. KSU has a couple days off before welcoming Baylor to town Tuesday, which will hopefully be enough time for the 6-9 junior to shake his illness and return to the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday N'Guessan (illness) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game against Iowa State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact It looks like the junior will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Iowa State with an illness that only held him to just two minutes on Tuesday at Oklahoma. If N'Guessan were to miss Saturday's game, his next chance to return to action would be Tuesday against Baylor.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to two minutes by illness N'Guessan finished Tuesday's 79-65 loss to Oklahoma with no counting stats across two minutes while playing with an illness.

Impact N'Guessan played just two minutes before being pulled for the remainder of Tuesday's blowout loss, as Wildcats coach Jerome Tang said the 6-foot-9 junior "was sick before the game," according to Zac Carlson of 247Sports. Tang added that N'Guessan was questionable to play pregame and decided to pull him after he "couldn't sprint back on defense." Kansas State's head coach did not elaborate further on the nature of N'Guessan's illness, leaving unclear if he'll be able to suit up Saturday against Iowa State.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 19 minutes in win N'Guessan had nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two steals in 19 minutes during Saturday's 64-50 victory over Florida.

Impact N'Guessan returned to the Wildcats' starting lineup after sitting out all but one of the last eight games with a lingering foot injury. The 6-foot-9 junior averaged 26.5 minutes per game across his eight games prior to the injury, so it's likely the team didn't want to run him too hard during return to action in the blowout win. N'Guessan also averaged 8.9 points and 4.9 rebounds during that stretch, and he should be expected to deliver similar production when fully healthy moving forward.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five N'Guessan (undisclosed) is starting Saturday's game against Florida, Derek Young of On3Sports reports reports.

Impact N'Guessan has missed the majority of the last eight games due to a foot issue, though he'll re-enter the starting lineup Saturday. Prior to the injury, N'Guessan played a significant role in the Wildcats' gameplan and is averaging 7.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.7 blocks across 21 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy despite absence N'Guessan (undisclosed) is healthy but sat out for rest purposes Tuesday at Iowa State, according to Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle.

Impact Kansas State's head coach Jerome Tang said N'Guessan is healthy but needs to get eased into game action instead of just immediately receiving a lot of minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Iowa State N'Guessan did not play during the Wildcats' 80-76 loss Tuesday at Iowa State.

Impact It is unclear if N'Guessan is healthy or exacerbated his previous injury. Currently, the Wildcats' next game is when they host Florida on Saturday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four minutes as backup N'Guessan (foot) racked up zero points (0-2 FT) in four minutes during Saturday's 68-58 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact N'Guessan sat out six games the Wildcats played in between Dec. 30 and Jan. 18. Sooner than later, he is expected to be part of their starting lineup again.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up in full Saturday N'Guessan (foot) appears to be a full participant in warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Texas Tech, Cole Carmody of 247Sports reports.

Impact N'Guessan was also a full participant during warmups for Tuesday's game against Kansas, though he remained out due to a lingering foot injury during this contest. The 6-foot-9 junior started 11 of the first 12 games for Kansas State, and he's averaged 7.8 points and 5.1 rebounds while playing 23.1 minutes per contest. When available, N'Guessan will likely reprise his starting role ahead of Abayomi Iyiola.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Tuesday N'Guessan (foot) was inactive during Tuesday's 83-82 win over Kansas.

Impact N'Guessan, who was listed as a game-time decision, went through pregame warmups, but did not play in Tuesday's matchup with Kansas. The 6-foot-9 junior, who has missed the last six games with a foot injury, will have his next opportunity to return Saturday against Texas Tech.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday N'Guessan (foot) isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Kansas.

Impact N'Guessan went through warmups ahead of Tuesday's contest after missing the last five games with a foot injury. If he is able to play, he will likely receive limited minutes.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in warmups N'Guessan (foot) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Kansas, Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact N'Guessan is slated to be a game-time decision for this big rivalry game against Kansas. If he's able to get through warmups without any issues then N'Guessan very well could be available in some capacity.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision N'Guessan (foot) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with Kansas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact N'Guessan, who has missed the last five games with a foot injury, has a chance to suit up on Tuesday. The 6-foot-9 junior has started in 11 games this season, logging 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists on 23.1 minutes per game. If N'Guessan is ultimately unable to suit up, his next opportunity to return would be Saturday against Texas Tech.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from warmups N'Guessan (foot) isn't warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus TCU, Derek Young of On3.com reports.

Impact N'Guessan seems likely to miss his fifth straight game with a right foot injury. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Kansas.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Tuesday N'Guessan (foot) did not appear in Tuesday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact N'Guessan, who was doubtful for the contest, was inactive during Tuesday's matchup with Oklahoma State. The 6-foot-9 junior has missed the last four games with a foot injury, and he will remain questionable heading into Saturday's matchup with TCU.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from starting five N'Guessan (foot) is not starting Tuesday against Oklahoma State, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact No surprises here, as N'Guessan has missed the last three games and had been considered doubtful due to a foot injury. Abayomi Iyiola will make his fourth consecutive start in his stead.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE