KANSAS STATE WILDCATS NEWS

Abayomi Iyiola - Five minutes off the bench Saturday Iyiola produced two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds over five minutes during Saturday's 64-50 victory over Florida.

Impact Iyiola started each of the last eight games while starting center David N'Guessan dealt with a lingering foot issue. However, the senior returned to a role off the bench with N'Guessan back in the starting lineup Saturday. Iyiola averaged 17.4 minutes, 6.0 points and 4.5 rebounds while in the starting lineup, though his extremely limited usage against Florida indicates he'll revert to a fringe backup role moving forward.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Markquis Nowell - Just misses triple-double Nowell recorded 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 64-50 victory over Florida.

Impact Nowell nearly notched his first triple-double of the season thanks to his season-high nine rebounds versus the Gators. The 5-foot-8 point guard has averaged 16.9 points and 8.2 assists this season, netting him six double-doubles already. Nowell has also taken 11.7 field-goal tries per game over his 21 starts, so he should be expected to attempt more shots moving forward as well.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David N'Guessan - 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

Keyontae Johnson - Double-double against former squad Johnson contributed 13 points (5-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 64-50 victory over Florida.

Impact Johnson didn't deliver his best shooting performance in this emotion-filled matchup against his former team. Nevertheless, he still logged double-digit rebounds for the third consecutive contest, as the 6-foot-6 senior has now averaged 7.7 per game this season. Johnson's position as Kansas State's leading scorer (18.0) and rebounder will continue to make him one of the most coveted fantasy options in the Big 12.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florida transfer Keyontae Johnson celebrated K-State's win over Gators in special way Kansas State’s win over Florida was a reminder of how far Keyontae Johnson has come as a basketball player since he left the Gators.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Keyontae Johnson helps lead No. 5 Kansas State to win over Florida The ex-Gator, who collapsed during a game two years ago, has 13 points and 11 rebounds against his former team.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Three takeaways from Kansas State's victory over Florida in Big 12/SEC Challenge MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State’s basketball game against Florida was far from the challenge it was billed as when the Big 12 and SEC schedul...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gators Drop SEC/Big 12 Challenge Matchup to Keyontae Johnson, Kansas State The Florida Gators drop their ninth game of the season on the road against Keyontae Johnson’s Kansas State Wildcats.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scouting preview: No. 5 Kansas State The Gators are set to face off against former Florida player Keyontae Johnson on Saturday night

JANUARY 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

David N'Guessan - 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

Gators Prepared for Emotional Reunion with Keyontae Johnson Keyontae Johnson’s comeback story reaches its pinnacle as the Florida Gators take on the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Everything Todd Golden said ahead of Florida battle with No. 5 Kansas State Todd Golden discussed Keyontae Johnson, his team's recent play, the Wildcats and Alex Fudge's availability during Friday's media session.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Castleton talks facing Keyontae Johnson, Florida team growth Johnson played for the Gators until he suffered a medical emergency partway through the 2020-21 season

JANUARY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

'It's all love between us and him': Gators reflect ahead of facing former teammate Keyontae Johnson Florida forward Colin Castleton discussed former teammate Keyontae Johnson ahead of UF's battle with Johnson's new team, Kansas State.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

K-State Q&A: Keyontae Johnson, David N'Guessan, the Big 12/SEC Challenge and more It’s time for another K-State sports mailbag from beat writer Kellis Robinett.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Keyontae Johnson at No. 5 K-State to face ex-Gator teammates

There are still a handful of players left at Florida who remember watching Keyontae Johnson collapse on the sideline during a game in December 2020

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A look at Jerome Tang's contract reminds how much K-State basketball has overachieved With K-State off to a sensational start, now is a good time to break down the bonuses and buyout numbers in Jerome Tang’s contract ... which...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Should Kansas State fans expect to hear more 'Sandstorm' at future basketball games? What’s the future for “Sandstorm” at K-State basketball games? Athletic director Gene Taylor weighs in.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

How to make sense of the wildest Big 12 basketball title race in conference history Big 12 basketball has never seen a championship race like this before.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

David N'Guessan - 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

3 takeaways from Kansas State's 80-76 road loss against the Iowa State Cyclones AMES, Iowa — One of the most entertaining, back-and-forth basketball games of the early Big 12 season ended in frustrating fashion for Kansa...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

David N'Guessan - 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

NCAA Tournament Bracket Forecast: Kansas State, Baylor make big move

After winning 11 of their last 12 games, including a victory over Kansas, the Kansas State Wildcats made a big jump in Mike DeCourcy's brack...

JANUARY 24, 2023

Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama climbs up to No. 2

Purdue and Alabama hold the top spots in the updated AP men's college basketball poll, while Kansas State made a big jump, moving up eight s...

JANUARY 23, 2023

Power Rankings: Alabama, Purdue are both on historic rolls

While the college basketball season has been marked by chaos, the Tide and Boilermakers just keep on winning.

JANUARY 23, 2023