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Tylor Perry's step-back 3 with 3.9 seconds left in OT helps K-State beat Villnova 72-71

Arthur Kaluma scored 26 points, Tylor Perry hit a step-back 3-pointer to cap the scoring and Kansas State beat Villanova 72-71 in overtime in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arthur Kaluma - Season-high 26 points Kaluma totaled 26 points (10-13 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds and four assists across 44 minutes during Tuesday's 72-71 OT win over Villanova.

Impact Kaluma played all but one minute of the overtime win over Villanova, leading the way with a season-high scoring mark on 76.9% shooting from the field. 17 of his 26 came in the first half as Kansas State jumped out to an eight-point lead at the break. In six games since a minor knee injury kept Kaluma out of a Nov. 13 matchup, the junior forward has led KSU with an average of 19.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per contest, scoring 18 or more points five times and never recording fewer than seven rebounds.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David N'Guessan - 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

Will McNair - Drops out of starting unit McNair will not start Saturday's game against North Alabama.

Impact McNair falls out of the starting unit in favor of Arthur Kaluma, who will rejoin the starting unit after dropping 20 points off the bench last time out. McNair wasn't particularly poor in his action, adding 11 points in 24 minutes on 5-for-8 shooting, so he should still see his fair share of minutes.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Kaluma - Returns to starting lineup Kaluma is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus North Alabama.

Impact Kaluma will replace William McNair in the starting lineup Saturday. Kaluma is averaging 14.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 32.0 minutes across his previous five starting appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big East-Big 12 Battle: Clingan vs. Dickinson, Shaka Smart vs. Texas among top storylines

The Big East-Big 12 Battle is loaded with compelling storylines, including a top-five showdown in Lawrence and Shaka Smart facing his previo...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

No. 8 Miami routed 95-73 by No. 12 Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Here's what went wrong. UM guard Nijel Pack, coming off a 28-point game against Kansas State, was held to two points by Kentucky.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Takeaways from Kansas State basketball's stressful overtime win against Oral Roberts Instant reaction to Kansas State’s basketball game against Oral Roberts.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Still out indefinitely Tomlin (suspension) is still out indefinitely, according to Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Tomlin was granted diversion for his arrest on disorderly conduct late-October. However, Kansas State's head coach Jerome Tang confirmed that the suspended big man still has no timetable for his return. Without him available, William McNair is expected to continue being KSU's starting center.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Kaluma scores 20, Kansas State dominates Central Arkansas 100-55

Arthur Kaluma scored 20 points, David N’Guessan added a double-double, and Kansas State routed Central Arkansas 100-55

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Macaleab Rich - Career-high 13 points off bench Rich totaled 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT) and eight rebounds across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 100-56 victory over Central Arkansas.

Impact After playing a total of just 20 minutes in his first four games, Rich has played 40 minutes over the past two games and provided a career-best performance in a game that got out of hand early. The freshman forward is likely to continue with sporadic playing time moving forward although with more performances like this, he could continue to see his playing time evolve.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dai Dai Ames - Available vs. Central Arkansas Ames (suspension) is available for Kansas State's game Wednesday against Central Arkansas, according to Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Ames will have sat out only one game from the fight he participated in during Kansas State's matchup against Providence on Friday. He averaged 6.0 points and 5.0 assists pre-suspension. Both rates are welcomingly surprising, considering his collegiate inexperience.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

K-State Wildcats vs. Central Arkansas: TV, game time, preview and prediction Everything you need to know about Kansas State’s next basketball game against Central Arkansas, including a score prediction.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

AP Player of the Week: Ayoka Lee of Kansas State averaged 21 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks

Ayoka Lee is the Associated Press national player of the week in women's college basketball

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tylor Perry - Struggles from behind the arc Perry finished Sunday's 91-83 loss to Miami (FL) with 10 points (4-13 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one block in 40 minutes.

Impact It was an off night for Perry, a career 40%-plus performer from behind the arc, hitting on only one of nine attempts after shooting 44.4% on 36 shots coming into the contest. He also only managed one trip to the line after going 14-for-14 in his previous game. Despite the down effort, the senior transfer from North Texas has paid huge dividends for Kansas State thus far, averaging 36.6 minutes while leading the team in scoring with 19.2 per game along with placing second in assists (4.8), second in steals (1.2) and third in rebounds (5.4).

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five takeaways from No. 12 Miami's Kansas State The No. 12 Miami Hurricanes won over Kansas State on Sunday.Here are five takeaways from the game:

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Pack scores 28 against former school, No. 12 Miami tops Kansas State 91-83 for Bahamas title

Nijel Pack scored 20 of his 28 points in the first half against his former school, and No. 12 Miami topped Kansas State 91-83 on Sunday to win the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas championsh...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Live Updates: No. 12 Miami basketball vs. Kansas State View live updates and discuss the game between the No. 12 Miami Hurricanes and the Kansas State Wildcats at the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Champ...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dai Dai Ames - Out against Miami Ames (suspension) is out for the Wildcats' game Sunday against Miami, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Ames received an indefinite suspension due to his participation in a mid-game scuffle during the Wildcats' matchup Friday against Providence. He will sit out at least one of their games. So now, Ames' next opportunity to play is against Central Arkansas on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State, Providence Players Get Into Ugly Scuffle Late in Bahamas Tournament Game Kansas State earned a 73–70 overtime win over Providence at the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship on Friday night.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Perry scores 24 points and Kansas State edges Providence 73-70 in overtime in Bahamas

Tylor Perry scored five of his 24 points and David N’Guessan all six of his in overtime as Kansas State pulled out a 73-70 victory over Providence in the Bahamas Championship

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five takeaways from Kansas State's overtime win over Providence in the Bahamas Instant reaction from Kansas State’s basketball game against Providence in the Bahamas

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dai Dai Ames - Retreats to the bench Ames is not listed amongst Kansas State's starters for Friday's game against Providence, Derek Young of On3.com reports.

Impact Ames made his first collegiate start during Monday's game against South Dakota State with Arthur Kaluma ruled out for the contest. The 6-foot-1 freshman figures to remain heavily involved for the Wildcats off the bench.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Kaluma - Officially good to go Kaluma (knee) is available for Friday's game versus Providence, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Kaluma will suit up Friday, as expected, after missing Kansas State's previous game. Kaluma will likely replace Darrin Ames in the starting five against Providence.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Not Iowa basketball': Caitlin Clark, No. 2 Hawkeyes struggle in loss to Kansas State Caitlin Clark and the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes never found it in Thursday's stunning loss to Kansas State.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • USATODAY.COM