Beasley Reigns, Wildcats Face Tough Start | Big 12 Basketball News

Michael Beasley, once a K-State phenom and second overall NBA draft pick, dropped 20 points to lead Purple Reign to an 81-61 TBT win over JHX Hoops — a nostalgic showdown featuring former Jayhawks like Mario Chalmers. Despite a pro career that never reached MVP heights, Beasley’s still got that magic, even scoring nearly 20 ppg in Minnesota. Meanwhile, K-State’s new coach Casey Alexander faces a brutal non-conference slate, including Gonzaga, Creighton, and a Florida tournament that could pit them against Alabama or Baylor — a tough early test as the Wildcats find their footing under new leadership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea1c2ad5b0c4c0bf