REACTION: Kansas State Falls Short of Season EXPECTATIONS Losing to Baylor in Big 12 Tournament

Kansas State’s Season ENDS After Big 12 Tournament Loss to Baylor | What’s Next for the Wildcats? The Kansas State Wildcats’ season comes to a disappointing close after a 70-56 loss to the Baylor Bears in the Big 12 Tournament’s second round. Despite a dominant performance from David N’Guessan (20 points, 10 rebounds), Kansas State struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 12% (3-for-25) from three-point range. The loss officially eliminates any chance of an NCAA Tournament bid, leaving questions about the future of Jerome Tang’s squad heading into the offseason. 🔍 Breaking Down the Wildcats’ Loss to Baylor: 🏀 David N’Guessan’s Farewell Performance? – The senior big man dominated inside, but was it his final game in a Kansas State uniform? 🔥 Coleman Hawkins Struggles After Career Night – After dropping 26 points vs. Arizona State, Hawkins was held to just 5 points in the loss. 💥 Dug McDaniel Shows Promise – The Wildcats’ point guard fought hard, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds, but couldn’t overcome Baylor’s defense. 🎯 Three-Point Shooting Woes – After starting hot vs. ASU, Kansas State went ice-cold from deep, ultimately sealing their fate. What’s Next for Kansas State Basketball? 🔄 Roster Uncertainty – With players like David N’Guessan and Coleman Hawkins likely moving on, what does the future of the Wildcats’ roster look like? 📉 Jerome Tang’s Next Steps – After missing the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, is Tang on the hot seat? 💰 NIL & Transfer Portal Strategy – Will K-State continue an aggressive portal approach after this season’s mixed results? Kansas State now shifts its focus to the offseason, with roster retention, recruiting, and coaching decisions becoming the main storylines. Will the Wildcats reload and bounce back next year, or are bigger changes on the horizon? 📢 Subscribe for full offseason coverage, transfer portal updates, and all things Kansas State Wildcats! Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.