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No. 12 Iowa State hosts No. 13 Kansas State following Nowell's 23-point performance

No. 13 Kansas State faces the No. 12 Iowa State Cyclones after Markquis Nowell scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 68-58 victory against the Texas Tech Red Raiders

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abayomi Iyiola - Logs seventh start Saturday Iyiola closed Saturday's 68-58 victory over Texas Tech with seven points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 18 minutes.

Impact Iyiola started his seventh game in a row for the Wildcats. The 6-foot-10 senior has filled since David N'Guessan picked up a foot injury in late December. However, N'Guessan did return from his six-game absence to log four minutes off the bench during Saturday's contest, so he could be in line to reprise a starting role Tuesday against Iowa State.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Massoud - Chips in 12 points off the bench Massoud ended Saturday's 68-58 victory over Texas Tech with 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block over 22 minutes.

Impact Massoud finished in double figures for the third time this season and the second in the last five games. The 6-foot-9 forward has stepped back into a smaller role during his second season with Kansas State, going from 24.3 minutes per game in 2021-22 to 14.7 in 2022-23. Massoud has seen slightly more playing and production over the team's first seven Big 12 games, though this could be curtailed after previous starting forward David N'Guessan, who missed the previous six games with a foot injury, returned to play four minutes off the bench Saturday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David N'Guessan - 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

Markquis Nowell - Game-high 23 points Nowell produced 23 points (5-12 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 68-58 win over Texas Tech.

Impact Nowell led all scorers during this relatively quiet scoring performance for Wildcats forward Keyontae Johnson (3-7 FG, 1-1 3FG, 8-10 FT). The 5-foot-8 point guard also grabbed a season-high eight rebounds. Nowell found a way to get back to the charity stripe again, as he'd attempted just five over the past three contests after putting up 12.7 per game through Kansas State's first three Big 12 matchups. Whether he's getting to the line or not, Nowell's 11.5 field-goal attempts combined with his team-leading 6.2 three-point tries per game should continue to net him prolific scoring to go along with his 8.2 assists per contest, which ranks second in the nation.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three takeaways from Kansas State's 68-58 basketball victory over Texas Tech MANHATTAN, Kan. — Is there such a thing as a basketball hangover?

JANUARY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nowell scores 23 as Kansas State beats Texas Tech 68-58

Markquis Nowell had 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and No. 13 Kansas State beat Texas Tech 68-58

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David N'Guessan - 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

College basketball tiers: ACC, Big East highlight top conference races

The ACC is wide open, with a surprise contender sitting atop the conference standings. Andy Katz separates the top conference races into tie...

JANUARY 20, 2023

NCAA Tournament Bracket Forecast: Kansas State, Iowa State on the rise

Following a memorable overtime win against Kansas this past week, Kansas State is on the rise in Mike DeCourcy's latest bracket forecast.

JANUARY 20, 2023

Why Texas Tech could be challenging basketball matchup for Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State is an obvious favorite to beat Texas Tech this weekend, but this could be a surprisingly tricky game for the Wildcats. Here’s w...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Analysis | The Kansas State revival is in full swing after its win over rival Kansas After a thrilling overtime win over the Jayhawks, the Wildcats are poised to make more noise in the Big 12 and beyond.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Sills leads No. 13 Kansas State against Texas Tech after 24-point game

No. 13 Kansas State hosts the Texas Tech Red Raiders after Desi Sills scored 24 points in Kansas State's 83-82 overtime victory over the Kansas Jayhawks

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

These plays show why K-State's Jerome Tang is in running for Big 12 Coach of the Year Jerome Tang is among the early front-runners for Big 12 Coach of the Year. These K-State plays help explain why

JANUARY 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cam Carter - Plays third fiddle in backcourt Carter registered five points (1-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 83-82 OT victory over Kansas.

Impact Carter once again played the third-most minutes in Kansas State's backcourt behind star point guard Markquis Nowell (42) and sixth man Desi Sills (34). While the 6-foot-3 sophomore has started all 18 games for the Wildcats this season, he still ranks third among this trio in almost every statistic other than rebounds per game (3.3). Carter has also converted just 35.5 percent of his 6.7 field-goal attempts per game this season, so his fantasy value should be considered marginal so long as he plays in this backcourt configuration.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David N'Guessan - 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

Jerome Tang's message to K-State fans after KU win: 'From here on out, expect to win' “I told y’all we would get you one court storming. From here on out, expect to win.”

JANUARY 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Johnson scores 24 as No. 13 K-State beats No. 2 Kansas 83-82

Keyontae Johnson scored 24 points, including the go-ahead alley-oop dunk with 25 seconds left in overtime, and No. 13 Kansas State beat second-ranked Kansas 83-82 on Tuesday night...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NCAA Tournament Bracket Forecast: Texas on the rise; Kentucky, Indiana on the bubble

Both Texas and Virginia made big jumps in Mike DeCourcy's latest bracket forecast, while a pair of blue bloods sit squarely on the bubble.

JANUARY 17, 2023

Keyontae Johnson - Game-winning jam versus rival Johnson registered 24 points (7-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 83-82 OT victory over Kansas.

Impact Johnson continued his campaign as one of the best comeback stories of the 2022-23 season, as he posted at least 20 points for the sixth time in his 18 starts for the Wildcats. The Florida transfer appeared unphased while facing the No. 2-ranked Jayhawks led by experienced forward Jalen Wilson, who was the only player from either team to finish with more points than Johnson with 38. Johnson also scored what wound up being the game-winning score off of an alley-oop from point guard Markquis Nowell with 24 seconds remaining in OT. The fifth-year senior has now averaged 18.7 points and 7.2 boards while shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 55.2 percent overall this season, and he should be considered one of the most valuable fantasy players moving forward this year.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Posts first double-double of season Tomlin produced 15 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and two steals over 40 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 83-82 OT win over Kansas.

Impact Tomlin logged 10 rebounds for the second game in a row Tuesday. The 6-foot-10 junior has also posted double-digit points in 11 of his 18 starts this season. Tomlin will look to continue this hot streak down low versus Texas Tech on Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Desi Sills - Big night off the bench Sills supplied 24 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds and three steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 83-82 OT victory over Kansas.

Impact Sills posted a season high in points against the in-state rival Jayhawks. The 6-foot-2 reserve guard and star forward Keyontae Johnson also tied for a team high in points during this last-minute win, as these two accounted for 28 of the Wildcats' 60 field-goal attempts. Sills has played starting minutes this season, averaging 28.3 minutes across 18 contests off the bench. However, he averaged 8.5 points while converting 45.4 percent of his 7.0 field-goal tries per game coming into Tuesday, so it's unlikely that the fifth-year senior will replicate many performances like this moving forward through Big 12 play.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Podcast: K-State's Jerome Tang wants to tip the fan love-hate balance in KU rivalry Kansas State coach Jerome Tang had some interesting comments for Wildcats fans on the eve of the game against Kansas. Here’s more on the Sun...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

David N'Guessan - 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

David N'Guessan - 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