Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball News

Jacob Pullen had 18 points, Dominique Sutton added 14 and No. 12 Kansas State responded to its highest ranking in 36 years with a 90-76 victory over winless Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday night.

When you miss nine of your team's first 11 games, the prospect of playing against Arkansas-Pine Bluff might suddenly sound appealing.

Jacob Pullen's beard, having already spawned its own apparel line, continues to cement a place in Kansas State lore.

Kansas State coach Frank Martin was thrilled with the way his team navigated a pair of difficult road games.

A new era in Manhattan. I did a post-game summary of every KSU game last season.

Confidence-building moments arent hidden in victory over some nondescript opponent.They happen, as Kansas State has learned the last two weeks, when everybody is paying attention.Texas gets the same opportunity starting Saturday.Were still not where we need to be; theres a lot of room to grow, Wildcats coach Frank Martin said.

Kansas State returns to the hardwood after a week-long break for final semester exams on Saturday, as the Wildcats make their first visit to Mobile, Ala., to face Alabama in the Coors Classic.

From the moment Kansas State basketball practice began in October, Jacob Pullen has taken considerable pride in his newfound leadership duties.

Most college basketball fans know that Kansas is a strong No. 1 in both polls, just five votes shy of being unanimously on top.

Denis Clemente passes the ball during the first half against Loyola Chicago on Nov.

Kansas State has found its way back into the polls, and received its highest ranking in the Associated Press poll since the 1987-88 season, sitting at the No.

Jacob Pullen had little doubt that Kansas State was deserving of a spot in the Top 25 after Saturday's win against UNLV.

Jacob Pullen and Xavier Henry have been named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, for games of December 7-13 in voting by a panel of media covering the conference.

MANHATTAN, Kan. a ' The Kansas State Wildcats are feeling satisfied after delivering some payback.

The way Jamar Samuels sees it, Kansas State is one win away from breaking into college basketball's Top 25.

Coming off a pair of close road wins, UNLV will look to add another victory to its unblemished record.

Kansas State head coach Frank Martin argues a call in the first half against Xavier on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in Manhattan.

Xavier head coach Chris Mack came to Manhattan knowing how to defeat Kansas State on Tuesday night.

Published online 12/9/2009 12:05 AM Kansas State earns a 15-point win over Xavier on Tuesday.

Kansas State continues a brutal stretch of non-conference on Tuesday night, as the Wildcats play reigning Atlantic 10 champion Xavier at Bramlage Coliseum beginning at 8 p.m. CT.