Octagon of Doom Archive

Wildcats Dominate Red Raiders in Second Half

KSU Owns Texas Again

K-State Defeats West Virginia on Big Monday

Kansas State Rebounds With Big Win Over Baylor

KSU Struggles in Lawrence

K-State Revenge vs. Iowa State in the Octagon of Doom

Kansas State Takes Care of Business at Texas Tech

KSU Completes Sweep of Oklahoma

WE OWN TEXAS!

Kansas State Upended By Iowa State

KSU Falls Short in Sunflower Showdown Part 1

K-State Stays Undefeated in Big 12 Play

Kansas State Rolls TCU

Southwell Clutch In Final Moments In Win At West Virgina

KSU Wins Big 12 Conference Opener Against Oklahoma State

K-State Rocks The Sprint Center In Win Over Florida

Wildcats Sleepwalk In Win Over Texas Southern Just After Fall Semester

Wildcats Start Weber Era With Exhibition Victory Over Washburn


K-State dominates inside to beat Washburn The Topeka Capital-Journal - Ken Corbitt The early evaluation of Kansas State’s basketball team looks much like last like last year’s squad: Aggressive defense and strong rebounding but challenged offensively ... Under Weber’s wing, K-State beats Washburn 81-61 The Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett In his first exhibition game at Bramlage Coliseum, which Kansas State won 81-61 over Washburn on Tuesday, the Wildcats’ new basketball coach was able to experiment with ...

Wildcats Expose Overrated Missouri Tigers In The Octagon Of Doom

K-State Rally Falls Short In Lawrence

Wildcats Roll Howard In The Octagon Of Doom

KSU Advances To Finals In Hawaii After Win Over UTEP

Wildcats Win 1st Game Vs. Southern Illinois In Diamond Head Classic

K-State Downs #21 Alabama In Kansas City

KSU Wins In Another Overtime Game

Wildcats Lose First Game Of Season To Bob Huggins' West Virginia

K-State Victorious In First Road Game Of Season

Virginia Tech falls to Kansas State, 69-61, in men’s basketball
The Washington Post - Mark Giannotto
Virginia Tech Coach Seth Greenberg spent much of his halftime talk Sunday night reminding his young team that even though it held a lead, the first five minutes would be most crucial facing a Kansas State squad that has made a habit of playing its best basketball in the second half this season. But in another example of the growing pains ...

Second-half fade ends in home loss for Hokies
The Roanoke Times - Mark Berman
On Saturday night, Virginia Tech's football team was outplayed in the second half. On Sunday night, it was the basketball team's turn. Kansas State shot 57.7 percent from the field in the second half to beat the Hokies ...

K-State basketball beats Virginia Tech
The Wichita Eagle - Nathan Warters
Kansas State senior forward Jamar Samuels had a look of disbelief on his face when he was told the Wildcats' football team missed out on an at-large BCS bowl bid while Virginia Tech surprisingly snuck into the Sugar Bowl. "Really? They took our place in the Sugar Bowl? Collin Klein, we got you man," Samuels said, referring to Kansas State's quarterback. "We got you Collin Klein. Keep your head up." K-State's basketball team exacted some revenge with ...

Another Second Half Surge Lifts Wildcats

K-State puts on a finishing kick to beat George Washington
The Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
When Kansas State plays with energy and a sense of purpose, it shows the potential of being an upper-level Big 12 basketball team. But doing so has been difficult for the Wildcats in their first ...

K-State Uses Second-Half Run to Drop GW Men's Hoops, 69-56
George Washington University - Official Athletic Site
The George Washington men's basketball team trailed 39-37 with 16:11 left, but surrendered a 15-1 run midway through the second half in a 69-56 loss to Kansas State in sold out Bramlage Coliseum on Thursday night. GW (4-2) trailed by just three, 32-29, after a first half that featured eight lead changes ...

Men’s basketball team wins sluggish battle against Colonials
Kansas State Collegian - Tyler Dreiling
As has been the case all year, the Wildcats found themselves in a closer-than-expected game at the half. However, the men's basketball team was able to pull away from the George Washington Colonials in the second half as they went on to ...

Wildcats Win With Big Second Half

K-State takes charge in second half, beats Maryland Eastern Shore
The Wichita Eagle - Tony Adame
Devoid of nerves for his season debut Tuesday night at Bramlage Coliseum, Kansas State senior Jamar Samuels had one mission against Maryland Eastern Shore. ...

Samuels returns to help Cats rout Hawks
The Manhattan Mercury - Cole Manbeck
Jamar Samuels said last week he was anxious to get back and help Kansas State get one of those 20-point nonconference victories under its belt. The senior forward, making his return to the court following ...

Wildcats fly past Hawks in second half
The Topeka Capital-Journal - Grant Guggisberg
Through the first 20 minutes against Maryland-Eastern Shore on Tuesday, things looked awfully familiar for Kansas State. Another uninspiring half, another single-digit game and another unhappy coach in the locker room. But as the second half got started, all that changed. Shots started falling ...

KSU Finishes Strong After Slow Start

K-State beats Loyola-Chicago 74-61
The Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
On a night when points were hard to come by and victory wasn’t assured until the final minutes, it didn’t take long for Thomas Gipson to become ...

Kansas State Squeaks by Ramblers
ChicagoNow - Peter Skiadopoulos
The same tale that took place last season for the Ramblers, is sadly reoccurring. After an upsetting loss to Illinois in the season opener, the Ramblers failed to ...

Wildcats struggle, pull away in second half to win
Kansas State Collegian - Corbin McGuire
... Wildcats took nearly five minutes to score their first points before Nino Williams hit a 3-point basket to give the Wildcats a ...

K-State Rallies In Regular Season Opener

Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder (22) gets past Charleston Southern guards Arlon Harper (0) and Saah Nimley (5) to put up a shot during the second half. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State guard Shane Southwell (1) gets past Charleston Southern forward Mathiang Muo (23) to put up a shot during the second half. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State guard Angel Rodriguez (13) puts up a shot under pressure from Charleston Southern forward Paul Gombwer (15) during the first half. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder (22) puts up a shot under pressure from Charleston Southern forward Paul Gombwer (15) during the first half. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

K-State guts out 72-67 win over Charleston Southern after trailing by 14 at half
The Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
... rallying from a 49-35 halftime deficit and sending the Buccaneers of the Big South into Sunday’s game at Wichita State with a loss, K-State will have plenty to work on when coach Frank Martin ...

McGruder gives K-State spark in second half
Topeka Capital Journal - Grant Guggisberg
... Like most of his teammates, Kansas State’s Rodney McGruder had a lackluster first half against unheralded Charleston Southern Friday night. As the Buccaneers ran out ...

CSU Drops Heart Breaker In Manhattan
CSU Sports Information
... Jeremy Sexton led the way for the Buccaneers with 19 points on 6-15 shooting, seven rebounds and two assists. Saah Nimley had 13 points and five rebounds, while Arlon Harper chipped in with seven points, five steals and four rebounds. As a team ...

Wildcats Open 2011 Season With An Exhibition Game Victory in the Octagon of Doom

K-State fans cheer for the Wildcats during the basketball game against Fort Hays State at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 6, 2011.	K-State's head coach Frank Martin and new assistant coach Lamont Evans direct the Wildcats against Fort Hays State at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 6, 2011.
K-State's Rodney McGruder shoots a three pointer against Fort Hays State at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 6, 2011.	K-State's Will Spradling guards Fort Hays State's Kendrick Morse at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 6, 2011.
K-State's Thomas Gipson shoots the ball against Fort Hays State at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 6, 2011.	K-State's Adrian Diaz hands off the ball to Angel Rodriguez against Fort Hays State at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 6, 2011.
K-State whips Fort Hays State Topeka Capital Journal - Tim Bisel ... the Wildcats opened the 2011-12 campaign with a 90-60 exhibition rout of Fort Hays State that was every bit as lopsided as the score ... Freshmen Lead K-State Past Tigers 13 Sports WIBW - J.B. Bauersfeld ... Kansas State kicked off its 2011-12 season by blasting in-state foe Fort Hays State in an exhibition game Sunday afternoon ... K-State wins first exhibition over Fort Hays State MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Angel Rodriguez scored 15 points, Jordan Henriquez had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Kansas State beat Fort Hays State 90-60 in an exhibition game ...

K-State Beats #19 Utah State In NCAA Tournament

K-State guts out victory over Utah State
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
In the closing moments of Kansas State's 73-68 victory over Utah State on Thursday at the McKale Center, Jacob Pullen began cracking jokes with officials. ...

NCAA Tournament: USU stays in first gear too long
Salt Lake Tribune - Tony Jones
... the Aggies were supposed to be talented enough and experienced enough to erase that trend. But it wasn’t to be on Thursday night in Utah State’s 73-68 loss to Kansas State in ...

Kansas State Takes Care of Utah State
New York Times - Sam Amick
... 21- ranked Kansas State, which advances to face fourth-seed Wisconsin at the McKale Center on Saturday. The Aggies trailed throughout and lost their first tournament outing for the seventh straight time and 15th time in the last 16 tries. ...

Wildcats Take 1st Round Loss In Big 12 Tournament

Colorado sweeps Wildcats out of Big 12 tournament
The Wichita Eagle - Kellis Robinett
Kansas State players spread out across their massive Sprint Center locker room Thursday in a state of disbelief. Their late-season surge and status as one of the hottest teams ...

Buffaloes Take Down The Wildcats
The Ralphie Report - Jon Woods
The Colorado Buffaloes have taken down the Kansas State Wildcats, ending their six game winning streak in the process, to head to the Big 12 Conference Tournament semi-finals. The Buffs were able ...

Third time not the charm as Buffs take out Wildcats again
Salina Journal - Arne Green
Be careful what you wish for. The surging Kansas State Wildcats, eager for a shot of redemption and a third crack at Colorado, instead found themselves slapped back to the reality that the next ...

KSU Celebrates Pullen and Kelly On Senior Day

Kansas State scratches out 67-55 victory over Iowa State
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Kansas State's 67-55 victory over Iowa State was a fitting farewell. After a stirring pregame ceremony for the Wildcats' seniors, Pullen stayed focused and scored 17 points. Curtis Kelly added 13 points and eight rebounds. K-State celebrated its final ...

Pullen, Wildcats take down Tigers
Clone Chronicles - CrossCyed
Iowa State heads into the Big 12 Tournament as the #12 seed, waiting to see the outcomes of the Texas-Baylor and Colorado-Nebraska games before finding out their opponent in the first round. The Cyclones came out strong (a 9-0 Kansas State start ...

K-State seniors find redemption
Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek
Curtis Kelly's Kansas State career has been a tough drive to the basket, but the Wildcat senior made it to Saturday's Senior Day festivities despite ups and downs that saw him suspended from the team earlier this season. ...

Kansas State Wildcats Own Texas Longhorns

K-State knocks off No. 7 Texas
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
... Wildcats’ late-season surge continued in front of 16,734 fans at the Frank Erwin Center. K-State, left for dead by most experts a month ago, picked up a 75-70 statement win over seventh-ranked Texas with a national TV audience ...

Texas Basketball: Struggles Continue as Kansas State Ruins Senior Night
Burnt Orange Nation - awiggo
For what has to be like the 614th consecutive time, the Kansas State Wildcats defeated the Texas Longhorns in a Big 12 athletic event. Tonight's loss came on senior night for Dogus ...

Stumbling Longhorns fall to Kansas State
The Statesman - Mark Rosner
... Kansas State, left for dead earlier in the season, is moving at full speed toward the NCAA tournament. Texas, once among the hottest teams in the country, is stumbling toward ...

Wildcats Break Down Missouri

Pullen leads K-State past MU 80-70
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Behind 24 points from Jacob Pullen, Kansas State defeated Missouri 80-70 today at Bramlage Coliseum ...

Pullen, Wildcats take down Tigers
Columbia Daily Tribune - Steve Walentik
The Missouri basketball team is still looking for its first win at Bramlage Coliseum since 2004. Jacob Pullen scored 24 points and fellow senior Curtis Kelly added 15 to lead Kansas State to a 80-70 victory over the 20th-ranked Tigers, dropping Mike ...

Cats top Mizzou for win No. 20
Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek
The Wildcats knocked off No. 20 Missouri 80-70 Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum for their sixth win in seven games. Jacob Pullen scored 24 points in 24 minutes, hampered by foul problems in second half. Pullen received his fourth foul with ....

Wildcats Win Business Trip At Nebraska

Huskers brick chance at building block for NCAAs
Omaha World-Herald - Tom Shatel
Kansas State 61, Nebraska 57. Thank you and drive safely to next season. What's that sound? A balloon popping. But not necessarily a bubble. Not yet. This one nearly punctured those NCAA hopes, but they hang by a thread. The Huskers, 18-9 and 6-7, ...

Kansas State outlasts Husker men
Lincoln Journal Star - Brian Rosenthal
Suh wasn't responsible, but the Detroit Lions defensive tackle surely appreciated the bruised and bloodied battle Wednesday night between Nebraska and Kansas State. K-State pushed a little harder -- and had two key interior players foul out to prove it ...

K-State holds off Nebraska
Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek
Could this much good fortune really befall Nebraska basketball? We're talking about Nebraska, whose history as a Big 12 institution looks something like Charlie Brown trying to kick a football. So now the Huskers, on their way out the door to the Big Ten ...

K-State Beats Down Oklahoma Sooners

K-State wins on technical knockout against Oklahoma
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Never underestimate the power of a technical foul. Late in Kansas State’s 77-62 victory over Oklahoma on Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum, the Wildcats were in need of something to energize them. A bizarrely timed whistle on Sooners guard Carl Blair for taunting ...

Kansas State Pulls Away Late as OU Loses on Road
Sooner Sports - The Associated Press
Kansas State star Jacob Pullen insisted he didn't really have an answer, but his wry smile told a different story. After torching top-ranked Kansas for 38 points Monday ...

Cats seize control with quick spurt
Manhattan Mercury - Cole Manbeck
In one minute and 32 seconds, Kansas State turned what had the makings of being a potential nail-biter into a rout. Oklahoma trimmed ...

Wildcats Dominate Jayhawks On Valentines Day




K-State's Jacob Pullen picks the pocket of Kansas' Brady Morningstar at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on February 14, 2011.	K-State's Will Spradling runs offense and drives around Kansas' Tyrel Reed at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on February 14, 2011.
K-State's Shane Southwell blocks a three point attempt from Kansas' Josh Selby at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on February 14, 2011	K-State's Rodney McGruder shoots the ball against Kansas' Tyshawn Taylor at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on February 14, 2011.
Pullen leads Wildcats over No. 1 Jayhawks Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett As soon as the final buzzer sounded and Kansas State's unexpected 84-68 victory over top-ranked Kansas was complete Monday at Bramlage Coliseum ... Pullen unleashes on Kansas as Wildcats win, 84-68 The University Daily Kansan - Corey Thibodeaux What a difference a couple weeks makes. After a Jan. 29 Kansas State beatdown in Lawrence, the Wildcats turned the tables Monday against the Jayhawks ... Pullen's heroics lift Cats to Showdown rout Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek Three years have passed since that magical night at Bramlage Coliseum, the night when fate smiled and Kansas State broke The Streak. That was long enough for Jacob Pullen to grow from a freshman ...

Time Runs Out On Kansas State At Colorado

K-State falls a second short at Colorado
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
That was the wide swing of emotions experienced by the Kansas State Wildcats at the end of a 58-56 loss to Colorado on Saturday night at the Coors Events ...

CU Buffs hang on to beat Kansas State
Boulder Camera Sports Writer - Ryan Thorburn
For a few tense moments after the final buzzer had sounded, the scoreboard read: Kansas State 59, Colorado 58. Upon further review, the Buffs won ...

Upon further review, Cats lose heartbreaker
Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek
For what seemed like the 20th time that night, the officials huddled around the little black replay monitor. If some of those replays seemed trivial, the final one certainly was not. With the clock showing double zeroes and everyone ...

Wildcats Get First Big 12 Road Win at Iowa State

K-State squeaks by Cyclones for big road win
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
The game got off to a disappointing start, and for a brief moment all hope seemed lost, but it ended with Kansas State wildly celebrating. The Wildcats can only hope ...

Kansas State's late basket dooms Cyclones
Des Moines Register - Randy Peterson
Hilton Magic? Hilton Heartbreak. Again. Iowa State’s 86-85 loss against pre-season Big 12 Conference favorite Kansas State Saturday afternoon was one of those same book, different chapter ...

Pullen's layup lifts K-State past Clones
Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek
With 12.6 seconds showing on the Hilton Coliseum scoreboard, Kansas State huddled for a crucial strategy session. Coach Frank Martin diagrammed the play, one he’d been saving for a situation like this. John Wooden and Norman Dale couldn’t have ...

Wildcats Defense Suffocates Nebraska

K-State fans cheer for the Wildcats during the game against Nebraska at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on February 2, 2011.

K-State's Jordan Henriquez-Roberts guards Nebraska's Jorge Brian Diaz at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on February 2, 2011.

K-State's Shane Southwell shoots the ball against Nebraska's Lance Jeter at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on February 2, 2011.

K-State coach Frank Martin directs the Wildcats against Nebraska at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on February 2, 2011.

K-State blows out Nebraska, 69-53
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
There was Curtis Kelly, playing hard from start to finish. There was Jacob Pullen, coming up with steals and making the extra pass. There was Kansas State, thumping Nebraska ...

Husker men stymied at Kansas State
Lincoln Journal Star - Brian Rosenthal
And Nebraska men's basketball players thought Tuesday's bus ride was long. That 3½-hour trip through a blizzard may seem like a joy compared with the return trip to Lincoln -- and what may await them ...

Huskers coach: We didn't compete in any area
Manhattan Mercury - Joshua Kinder
It had been a long time since Doc Sadler saw a game quite like this. The Nebraska coach thought his team's effort in a 69-53 loss to Kansas State Wednesday night was the worst he's seen ...

Kansas State Loses To Emotional Jayhawks

Wildcats fall into early trap against Jayhawks
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Coming into Saturday’s game at Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas State’s main point of emphasis was clear. The Wildcats wanted to start strong. It may have sounded obvious and cliché, but the Wildcats stressed the importance of that desire all week. If they had any hopes of upsetting ...

Thomas Robinson Overcomes Trying Week to Spark Kansas Over Kansas State
FanHouse - Terrance Harris
It was anything but normal from the outset when 16300 delivered a standing ovation as Robinson entered the game against Kansas State at the 16:45 mark in ...

K-State Bounces Back With A Win Over Baylor


K-State fans cheer for the Wildcats during the game against Baylor at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on January 24, 2011.	K-State's Jacob Pullen drives through the Baylor defense at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on January 24, 2011.
K-State's Curtis Kelly scores with a two-handed slam dunk against Baylor at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on January 24, 2011.	K-State fans mug for the ESPN camera before the men's basketball game against Baylor at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on January 24, 2011.
K-State beats Baylor on 'Big Monday' Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett Kansas State needed something to help it begin the rebuilding process. Maybe a hard-fought 69-61 win over Baylor on Monday at Bramlage Coliseum will turn out to be that. It wasn't the most beautiful of games, but the Wildcats outlasted the Bears. After a rough stretch of setbacks that has diminished ... Observations from Bears' loss at Kansas State Dallas Morning News - Chris Derrett The Bears fell into a second-half hole and could not fight their way back at Kansas State, falling 69-61. Here are some ... Wildcats get needed win over Baylor Manhattan Mercury - Cole Manbeck Frank Martin kept talking about how his team was getting better — that Kansas State was moving closer to getting over the hump. But eventually, there had to be something ...

Wildcats Suffer Road Loss To Texas A&M

K-State falls to Texas A&M 64-56
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Of the myriad ways Kansas State has lost basketball games this season, add a new chapter. Texas A&M defeated the Wildcats 64-56 on Saturday at Reed Arena, and while the setback didn’t follow the same pattern ...

Aggies bounce back with win over KSU
WTAW 1620 - College Station, Texas - Tom Turbiville
Khris Middleton had 18 points and No. 11 Texas A&M made 13 free throws in the last 2 minutes to hold on for a 64-56 win over struggling Kansas State on Saturday. Texas A&M led by ...

Cats can't hold on vs. Texas A&M
Manhattan Mercury - Cole Manbeck
This was a chance to stamp a trademark win on the NCAA Tournament resume, something Kansas State could use at the moment. This was an opportunity for the team picked to win the Big 12 in the preseason to make a ...

K-State Turnovers Play Key Role In Loss To Missouri

K-State is still in search of its identity after loss to Missouri
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Kansas State had just lost a gut-wrenching game to Missouri 75-59 on Monday at Mizzou Arena, and players and coaches from both teams were lining up to shake ...

Duplicate points give MU punch
Columbia Daily Tribune - Joe Walljasper
After his Kansas State basketball team lost to Missouri 75-59 yesterday, Coach Frank Martin pined for the days when he had “grown men” and ...

Cats' second-half rally falls short
Manhattan Mercury - Cole Manbeck
Kansas State fell into a hole — and there was Missouri, standing on ground level with the shovel, piling the dirt on ...

Cats Win With Four In Double Figures

Curtis Kelly #24 of the Kansas State Wildcats drives to the basket for a dunk during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on January 15, 2011 at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas.

Curtis Kelly drives to the basket for a dunk during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on January 15, 2011 at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas.

Texas Tech forward Mike Singletary (32) battles for a shot against Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder (22) and forward Jamar Samuels (32) during the first half.

Texas Tech forward Mike Singletary battles for a shot against Kansas State guard Rodney McGruder and forward Jamar Samuels during the first half.

Kansas State forward Jamar Samuels (32) rebounds against Texas Tech forward Robert Lewandowski, back, during the second half.

Kansas State forward Jamar Samuels rebounds against Texas Tech forward Robert Lewandowski, back, during the second half.

Kansas State coach Frank Martin smiles at his team during the first half at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on January 15, 2011.

K-State pounds Texas Tech by 34 points
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Kansas State easily defeated Texas Tech 94-60 on Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. The blowout victory was a welcome change for the Wildcats (13-5 overall, 1-2 Big 12), who came into Saturday's action on a two-game losing streak. Texas Tech ...

Red Raiders suffer another blowout loss at Kansas State
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - Courtney Linehan
Pat Knight said before his team’s trip here that things could get worse before they get better. The numbers proved him correct. Four days after losing 83-52 to Texas for the worst loss in United Spirit Arena history, Tech dropped ...

Angry Cats crush Texas Tech
Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek
Kansas State needed something to smash, and Texas Tech was sitting in the sledgehammer's path. The Wildcats (13-5, 1-2 Big 12) worked ...

Wildcats Suffer Second Straight Conference Loss

Purple daze: K-State falls to Colorado
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
... At that point, everything was going well for Kansas State. With less than 3 minutes remaining in the first half, the Wildcats led Colorado by nine points ...

CU Buffs topple No. 22 Kansas State
Colorado Daily - Ryan Thorburn
The Buffs are making history again. This time it's the kind they'll want to remember. Colorado -- a program that lost 36 consecutive Big 12 road games before a win at Nebraska ...

Wildcats dejected in home loss to Buffalos
Manhattan Mercury - Cole Manbeck
All the expectations, all the preseason build-up and hype about the Kansas State men's basketball team, perhaps came to a crushing reality Wednesday night ...

K-State Opens Big 12 Play With Loss To Cowboys

Big 12 newcomer burns K-State
Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek
The name Jean-Paul Olukemi probably leaves all but the Oklahoma State diehards scrambling for a pronunciation guide. If Saturday was any indication, though, it's a name Big 12 fans should remember. Olukemi, a junior college transfer ...

Olukemi, Cowboys knock out No. 17 Wildcats
Tusla World - Jimmie Tramel
The Cowboys and Wildcats combined for 20 more fouls (57) than field goals (37) and mauled each other enough to result in 74 trips to the free-throw line. Six players fouled out and four others were tagged with four fouls. It was the kind of physical game that might shock and awe a gladiator hurled into his first ...

What's up with these Wildcats?
Kansas City Star - Bob Lutz
What has been a rough ride continued down its rocky road for Kansas State on Saturday. The team picked to win the Big 12 is 0-1 after a 76-62 loss to ...

Pullen Returns As KSU Slams Savannah State

In Pullen’s return, K-State cruises past Savannah State
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
The main questions heading into Kansas State’s game against Savannah State on Monday at Bramlage Coliseum centered on how Jacob Pullen would perform in his return to the ...

No. 17 K-State cruises to win over Savannah State
The Associated Press
Jacob Pullen sure didn’t look like he’d missed the last three games. The preseason All-American scored 24 points in his return from a suspension, and No. 17 Kansas State cruised to a 92-61 win over Savannah State on Monday night in the Wildcats’ final tune up before Big 12 ...

Repentant Pullen leads Cats
Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek
Pullen returned from his three-game suspension Monday, scoring 24 points in No. 17 K-State's 92-61 win against Savannah State at ...

Kansas State Rolls Over North Florida

No. 17 Kansas State beats North Florida 100-76
The Associated Press
... playing without three starters, got huge games from Jamar Samuels and Wally Judge to dominate North Florida 100-76 on Friday. Samuels had 26 points while Judge added 22, both season highs, for the Wildcats ...

Cats end 2010 with 100-76 rout of North Florida
Manhattan Mercury - Cole Manbeck
Jamar Samuels never forgot how good Wally Judge could be, but over the last two games, the junior forward has gotten a friendly reminder of the potential ...

K-State Outruns UNF
The University of North Florida Ospreys
UNF, playing its final non-conference game of the year, slipped to 4-9 following their sixth consecutive defeat and third to a nationally-ranked opponent in their last four outings. Kansas State improved to 11-3 with the home victory. The Ospreys shot ...

Wildcats Underclassmen Lead Team Over UMKC

K-State responds by bouncing UMKC
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
When Kansas State shoots well, it doesn’t much matter who is on the court. The Wildcats look like a good basketball team. That’s what they proved Thursday night during ...

Trio leads Wildcats past UMKC
Manhattan Mercury - Cole Manbeck
Frank Martin kissed Fox Sports Kansas City analyst Stan Weber on the cheek, then walked off with a smile on his face. To sum it up, this was a good night for the Kansas State coach and ...

Kansas State 80, UMKC 64: McGruder shoots Wildcats out of slump
Topeka Examiner - Jeremy Shapiro
Why K-State won: The quality of opponent had something to do with it, but Kansas State got seven 3-pointers from Rodney McGruder and a fantastic game from Wally ...

UNLV Defeats Senior-less Kansas State

K-State falls after Pullen and Kelly are declared ineligible
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Without its top two players in the lineup, Kansas State lost to UNLV 63-59 on Tuesday at the Sprint Center. It was an agonizing loss for the ...

UNLV claws its way to 63-59 victory over short-handed K-State
Las Vegas Sun - Austin Meek
A few months down the road, when much of the nation is hemming and hawing over resumés for potential NCAA tournament teams, there's a good chance that some will throw an asterisk next to ...

Cats forge ahead minus seniors
Topeka Capital-Journal - Adam H. Beasley
The room was still ringing from Frank Martin's now-viral postgame news conference when Jamar Samuels and Martavious Irving took the podium. If Martin was that upset ...

Wildcats Lose To Gators In Florida

Florida upsets cold-shooting K-State 57-44
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
It took Florida more than seven minutes to score its first point Saturday, but that didn't stop the Gators from blowing out ...

Boynton and Walker Lead Florida to 57-44 Upset of No. 6 Kansas State
GatorZone
Sophomore Kenny Boynton (Pompano Beach, Fla.) and junior Erving Walker (Brooklyn, N.Y.) fueled the Florida basketball team to a 57-44 upset over No. 6 Kansas State at the Orange Bowl Classic at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise ...

Rising Florida Gators spoil Frank Martin's homecoming game
The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley
Kansas State could very well make another deep NCAA Tournament run this spring. But if the Wildcats have a reprise of Saturday afternoon's shooting performance, they might not survive the first ...

K-State Finds A Way Past Loyola-Chicago

K-State survives scare from Loyola Chicago
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Kansas State held off a late charge by Loyola Chicago and left the Gentile Center with a 68-60 victory on Saturday. Coming into the game, the fifth-ranked Wildcats were ...

Loyola can't pull off upset, lose 68-60 to KSU
Chicago Tribune - Shannon Ryan
This wasn't the perfect homecoming for Kansas State's Jacob Pullen, but he left Chicago with what he wanted. A victory. Loyola closed ...

Pullen, K-State hang on to beat Loyola
The Associated Press
Jacob Pullen scored 19 points in a triumphant homecoming, and No. 5 Kansas State hung on to beat Loyola of Chicago 68-60 on Saturday. ...

K-State Cruises Against Alcorn State

K-State's Curtis Kelly shoots the ball against three Alcorn State defenders at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on December 6, 2010.

K-State's coach Frank Martin disputes a referee's call during the game against Alcorn State at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on December 6, 2010.

K-State's Will Spradling and Jamar Samuels trap Alcorn State's Marquiz Baker at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on December 6, 2010.

K-State's Jacob Pullen shoots a three pointer against Alcorn State at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on December 6, 2010.

K-State routs Alcorn State
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
... Jacob Pullen led all scorers with 24 points, Jamar Samuels added 16 and Curtis Kelly chipped in 15. For Alcorn State, Marquiz Baker ...

No. 5 Kansas State Rolls
New York Times - AP
Jacob Pullen scored 24 points to lead No. 5 Kansas State to an 89-55 victory over visiting Alcorn State. Jamar Samuels had 16 points and ...

Cats win snoozer vs. Alcorn St.
Topeka Capital-Journal - Austin Meek
Maybe it says something significant about Kansas State. Maybe it says nothing at all. But, through nine games, ...

KSU Victorious In First True Road Game

Kansas State's Jamar Samuels reaches for a rebound over Washington State's Brock Motum in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Beasley Coliseum.

Kansas State's Curtis Kelly battles for the ball against Washington State's Klay Thompson as Kansas State's Victor Ojeleye looks on at left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Beasley Coliseum.

Kansas State's Rodney McGruder (22) grabs the ball after Washington State's DeAngelo Casto went down after shooting in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Beasley Coliseum.

Kansas State's Rodney McGruder grabs the ball after Washington State's DeAngelo Casto went down after shooting in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Beasley Coliseum.

Kansas State's Jacob Pullen drives with the ball as Washington State's Klay Thompson defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Beasley Coliseum.

K-State wins by out-rebounding Washington State
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
When Kansas State's 63-58 victory over Washington State on Friday was complete, Frank Martin paced the hallway outside ...

Kansas State holds off Washington State
The Seattle Times - Bud Withers
Washington State entered its basketball game here Friday night against Kansas State with a 1-73 record against top-five teams. This was No. ...

Cats hold off Cougars' upset bid
Topeka Capital-Journal - Kevin Haskin
Be ready for digits to be analyzed again. That happens when Jacob Pullen scores in ...

Pullen Breaks Three Point Record As KSU Beats Emporia State

K-State's Jamar Samuels shoots the ball against Emporia State at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 29, 2010.	K-State's Rodney McGruder congratulates Jacob Pullen after Pullen became K-State's all-time three point leader during the game against Emporia State at the Octagon of Doom.
K-State's Jacob Pullen shoots a three pointer over Emporia State's Xavier Burnette at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 29, 2010.	The K-State Classy Cats perform during a time out against Emporia State at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 29, 2010
K-State's Alex Potuzak drives between Emporia State's Matt Nelson and Taylor Euler at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 29, 2010.	K-State's Freddy Asprilla grabs a rebound from Emporia State's Jarvis Nichols at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 29, 2010.
Pullen sets 3-pointer record as K-State cruises past Emporia State Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett ... Wildcats pulled away from the Division II Hornets early with a 19-2 run, and never looked back. Senior guard Jacob Pullen led ... Kansas State 85, Emporia State 61 UPI Kansas State posted a school-record sixth home win in November, 85-61 over Emporia State. Pullen went 4-for-8 from beyond the arc, bypassing Steve Henson ... Pullen leads No. 5 Kansas State over Emporia State Sacramento Bee ... giving the Wildcats their first six-win month of November. The senior guard scored 20 points, including hitting four 3s, as the ...

Wildcats Bounce Back In The Octagon of Doom

K-State's Rodney McGruder lays up the ball against Texas Southern at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 26, 2010.	K-State's Freddy Asprilla pressures Texas Southern's Daniel King at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 26, 2010.
K-State's Martavious Irving shoots a three pointer against Texas Southern's Abdallah Boune at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 26, 2010.	K-State's Curtis Kelly shoots the ball against Texas Southern at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 26, 2010.
K-State's Jacob Pullen competes for a loose ball against Texas Southern's Lawrence Johnson-Danner at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 26, 2010.	K-State's coach Frank Martin directs the Wildcats against Texas Southern at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 26, 2010.
Wildcats trounce Texas Southern 84-60 Kansas City Star - Jeffrey Lutz There are times when good teams play inferior opponents and then have to force themselves to pick apart aspects of an easy ... Wildcats roll to win over Texas Southern Hutchinson News - Arne Green In fact, Frank Martin saw enough good in his Kansas State Wildcats' 84-60 demolition of Texas Southern on Friday night ... Pullen, Cats rebound with win Topeka Capital Journal - Justin Nutter One game removed from one of the worst performances of his collegiate career, Wildcats guard Jacob Pullen bounced back ...

K-State Takes First Loss Against #1 Duke

The K-State basketball team is introduced before the game against Duke at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 23, 2010.	K-State's coach Frank Martin and Duke's coach Mike Krzyzewski share a laugh during a timeout at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 23, 2010.
K-State's Nick Russell shoots the ball against Duke's Seth Curry at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 23, 2010.	K-State's Martavious Irving shoots the ball over Duke's Kyle Singler at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 23, 2010.
K-State's Curtis Kelly sets up the offense against Duke during the final game of the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 23, 2010.	K-State's Rodney McGruder competes for a rebound against Duke's Kyrie Irving at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 23, 2010.
Duke 82, Kansas St. 68 USA Today Nolan Smith and sensational freshman Kyrie Irving both scored 17 points, as top-ranked Duke beat No. 4 Kansas State ... Unflappable Pullen not fazed Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek If Pullen was bummed about a rough night against Duke, it didn't show. Pullen, Kansas State's senior point guard, went 1-for-12 from the floor and scored ... Guards lift Duke to win over Kansas State Boston Herald - Ken Tysiac At the very least, key guards Nolan Smith and Kyrie Irving learned from their mistakes. ...

Kansas State Dominates Gonzaga

Basketball fans arrive at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri for the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic on November 22, 2010. K-State and Gonzaga played in the second round game on Monday night.	K-State's coach Frank Martin directs the Wildcats against Gonzaga during the second round game of the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 22, 2010.
K-State's Jacob Pullen helps Jamar Samuels to his feet against Gonzaga during the second round game of the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 22, 2010.	K-State's Will Spradling shoots the ball against Gonzaga's David Stockton during the second round game of the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 22, 2010.
K-State's Jacob Pullen shoots a three pointer against Gonzaga during the second round game of the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 22, 2010.	K-State's Nick Russell passes the ball against Gonzaga during the second round game of the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on November 22, 2010.
No. 4 K-State handles No. 22 Gonzaga 81-64 Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett Kansas State's Jamar Samuels and Jacob Pullen battled for the ball with Gonzaga's Demetri Goodson. By now Kansas State is used to ... In search of an identity: Kansas State punishes Gonzaga The Slipper Still Fits - Zach Bell Triple check, Gonzaga out-rebounded 36-23 unofficially. Tons of credit goes to Kansas State. They are third for a reason. What Frank Martin has done with ... Jacob Pullen, Kansas State pull away from Gonzaga ESPN - Associated Press Jacob Pullen scored 18 points and No. 4 Kansas State, playing before a pro-Wildcat crowd, pulled away in the second half for an 81-64 victory over No. 22 Gonzaga on Monday ...

Wildcats Survive Late Presbyterian Comeback

K-State's Jamar Samuels shoots the ball against Presbyterian at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 18, 2010.

K-State's Victor Ojeleye competes for a rebound against Presbyterian's Al'Lonzo Coleman at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 18, 2010.

K-State's Jacob Pullen drives under Presbyterian's Josh Johnson at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 18, 2010.

K-State's Rodney McGruder shoots a three pointer against Presbyterian's Josh Johnson at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 18, 2010.

K-State defeats Presbyterian 76-67
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
Kansas State held on to defeat Presbyterian 76-67 in a closer-than-expected game Thursday at Bramlage Coliseum in a regional ...

Cats escape Presbyterian scare
Topeka Capital Journal - Austin Meek
Having conquered an entire religious denomination, Kansas State can move on to other things. Moving on might be a wise idea, ...

K-State holds off Presbyterian
Sports Network
Jacob Pullen scored 15 points and Rodney McGruder added 13 points as third-ranked Kansas State held off Presbyterian, ...

Big Second Half Lifts KSU Past Virginia Tech

K-State's coach Frank Martin talks with Jamar Samuels and Martavious Irving during a timeout against Virginia Tech at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 16, 2010.

K-State's Jamar Samuels shoots the ball against Virginia Tech at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 16, 2010.

K-State's Nick Russell and Jacob Pullen celebrate a three pointer against Virginia Tech at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 16, 2010.

Virginia Tech's Malcolm Delaney runs into K-State's Jacob Pullen during the game against Virginia Tech at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 16, 2010.

K-State roars back, beats Virginia Tech
Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett
No. 3 Kansas State pulled away from No. 22 Virginia Tech for a 73-57 victory on Tuesday at Bramlage Coliseum. Pullen, a senior guard, committed three quick ...

Kansas State Storms Past Virginia Tech
Fanhouse - Terrance Harris
Kansas State outrebounded Virginia Tech 41-33 in a physical game that produced 44 personal fouls between the two. The physical part of the game seemed to ...

Kansas St. 73, Virginia Tech 57
USA Today
Rodney McGruder finished with 13 points and nine rebounds, as third-ranked Kansas State defeated No. 22 Virginia Tech ...

Wildcats 2010 Open Regular Season With A Victory

K-State's Jamar Samuels guards James Madison's Rayshawn Goins at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 12, 2010.

K-State's Freddy Asprilla shoots the ball against James Madison at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 12, 2010.

K-State's coach Frank Martin directs the Wildcats against James Madison at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 12, 2010.

K-State's Nick Russell guards James Madison's Humpty Hitchens at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 12, 2010.

K-State tops James Madison in CBE Classic game
Kansas City Star - Paul Suellentrop
After a bad start, Kansas State's defense lived up to its national ranking. The third-ranked Wildcats handled James Madison 75-61 in a CBE Classic game ...

Cats win opener without Kelly
Topeka Capital Journal
... So the Kansas State team that took the court Friday was not the Kansas State team ranked third in the nation, picked to ...

Jacob Pullen starts the season red-hot for Kansas State
SportsUntapped
Jacob Pullen scored 20 points for the Kansas State Wildcats to lead them to an opening season win over James Madison. The Wildcats started slow, ...

Wildcats Rout Washburn In Last Exhibition Game

K-State fans throw confetti before the start of the game against Washburn at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 7, 2010.	K-State's Rodney McGruder shoots a three pointer against Washburn at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 7, 2010.
K-State's Jacob Pullen shoots a three pointer against Washburn at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 7, 2010.	K-State's Jordan Henriquez-Roberts defends against an opponent at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 7, 2010.
K-State's Curtis Kelly looks to pass the ball against Washburn at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 7, 2010.	K-State's coaches Frank Martin and Brad Underwood direct the Wildcats against Washburn at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 7, 2010.
K-State beats Washburn 90-44 in final exhibition Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett No one was happier to see Rodney McGruder succeed during a 90-44 exhibition victory over Washburn than ... No. 3 Kansas State beats Div. II Washburn SI.com 3 Kansas State cruise past Division II Washburn 90-44 in its final exhibition game on Sunday. Curtis Kelly added 11 points for the Wildcats, who head into ... Cats beat Bods in exhibition Topeka Capital Journal Kansas State beat Washburn 90-44 Sunday in its final exhibition tuneup ... Wildcats Clean Out Washburn WIBW ... the Kansas State men's basketball team closed out the exhibition portion of the 2010-11 season with a 90-44 drubbing of the Washburn Ichabods. ...

Wildcats Open 2010 Season With An Exhibition Game Victory in the Octagon of Doom

The K-State men's basketball team dances outside their locker room before the game against Newman University at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 2, 2010.	K-State fans reach for free t-shirts during a timeout against Newman University at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 2, 2010
K-State's Jacob Pullen shoots against Newman University at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 2, 2010.	K-State's Curtis Kelly shoots over an opponent at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 2, 2010.
K-State's Freddy Asprilla dunks the ball against Newman University at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 2, 2010.	K-State's Wally Judge shoots over Newman University's Justin Berry at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 2, 2010.
K-State's coach Frank Martin directs his team against Newman University at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 2, 2010.	K-State's Jordan Henriquez-Roberts blocks a shot against Newman University at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on November 2, 2010.
Kansas State dismantles Newman, but Martin not satisfied Kansas City Star - Kellis Robinett Guard Jacob Pullen, who led K-State with 15 points, helped the Wildcats kick off the rust in an 83-56 win over Newman. MANHATTAN, Kan. ... Pullen leads No. 3 Kansas State over Newman SI.com MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - "Exhibition" was the perfect term to describe No. 3 Kansas State's victory over Newman on Tuesday night. Wildcats coach Frank Martin ... No surprises for Cats Topeka Capital Journal AP Kansas State forward Wally Judge, center, puts up a shot under pressure from Newman forward Tommy Brumbelow (44) and guard Kyle Grant Tuesday in ... Williams, Wildcats pound Newman Leavenworth Times KSU held a 38-21 advantage in the paint and also limited Newman to a 20-of-61 (32.8 percent) shooting effort on the night. Williams, a 6-foot-5 forward, ...

Madness in Manhattan at the Octagon of Doom

K-State's Willie the Wildcat dunks the ball during ESPNU's Midnight Madness at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on October 15, 2010.

Thousands of glow sticks light up the Octagon of Doom during ESPNU's Midnight Madness in Manhattan, Kansas on October 15, 2010.

K-State's coach Frank Martin leads the crowd in a cheer for ESPNU's Midnight Madness at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on October 15, 2010.

K-State's Jordan Henriquez-Roberts competes in the dunk contest during ESPNU's Midnight Madness at the Octagon of Doom in Manhattan, Kansas on October 15, 2010.

Tonight was a big moment for our basketball programs as fans filled Bramlage Coliseum for Madness in Manhattan and the official start of the 2010-11 season. I appreciate the hard work and creativity of our staff in putting together an entertaining event that included activities with both teams, drop-ins into ESPNU’s nationally televised midnight madness program and a video feature from the cast of ABC’s Modern Family featuring our good friend, K-State alumnus and Emmy Award winner Eric Stonestreet.

There is tremendous excitement surrounding the start of basketball season for both our men’s and women’s programs, as evidenced by the great response we have had in season ticket sales. Another special part of Madness tonight was the unveiling of the plans for our new basketball training facility. Building this facility will impact our ability to be a leader in the new Big 12 Conference and is a strong statement that we are fully committed to the continued success of both basketball programs. Certainly with the highest graduation rate in the Big 12 and great APR scores, our coaches are doing the right things off the floor and we need to continue to provide them the tools to be successful on the court as well.

The Wildcats’ proposed facility will be approximately 50,000 square-feet, is designed by the world-renown architects at Populous and has a projected total cost of $20 million. Located on the east side of Bramlage Coliseum the state-of-the-art building will provide both the men’s and women’s basketball programs an all-inclusive and efficient training facility.

We have so much to be proud of here at Kansas State. When the lights and cameras come on at Bramlage Coliseum and you see a sold-out atmosphere with more than 4,000 screaming students sitting up close in the best seats in the arena, the nation gets a glimpse of the kind of magic we have here at K-State. And when you add the amenities of this basketball practice facility, dedicated weight room and athletic training room spaces, I truly believe we will have a total basketball facility scene that is second to none in all of college basketball.

As most of you know, the ultimate Kansas State advantage is the K-State family. The opportunity now is for the Wildcat family to continue to participate together in making this project a reality. Thanks to a number of leadership donors we currently have approximately $12 million pledged towards the project. We need to reach the $15 million mark prior to beginning construction and then continue to press forward to the final goal of $20 million to keep in line with our commitment to fiscal responsibility. So, we still need your support.

Excerpt from Letter from Athletic Director John Currie - October 15
More details, including photos, a video tour and information on how to contribute, are available at www.k-statesports.com/trainingfacility.

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Madness in Manhattan is Back

Last week we announced that Madness in Manhattan will be returning and we are excited to be one of six schools nationally to be spotlighted during ESPNU’s coverage of the annual start of basketball season. We are very fortunate to have our basketball programs under the leadership of Coach Martin and Coach Patterson and we look forward to this opportunity to showcase our institution and programs to the nation. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, October 15, which is the evening after our football game against the Jayhawks in Lawrence, and we hope you pack Bramlage. We are planning a few surprises for you that night so mark your calendars to attend!

Pullen, Wildcats Recognized Early:

Kansas State standout Jacob Pullen has been named as a Top 50 candidate for the John R. Wooden Award by the Los Angeles Athletic Club.

The 50-man list will be cut in December, and another in March when the final voting ballot will be released for America's No. 1 basketball talent.

Pullen averaged 19.3 points last year, while setting single-season records for three-point field goals (110) and steals (67).

Pullen has earned first-team preseason All-American honors by Blue Ribbon Yearbook and The Sporting News, plus second-team recognition by Dick Vitale and third-team honors by Athlon Sports. Lindy's also selected Pullen as its Preseason Player of the Year in the Big 12 Conference.

Curtis Kelly was a First Team All-Big 12 selection by Blue Ribbon and Lindy's and a second-team choice by Athlon's.

Kansas State has received early notice by men's basketball pollsters as Lindy's has Frank Martin's Wildcats No. 4 in the nation, Athlon's No. 5, The Sporting News No. 6 and Blue Ribbon Yearbook No. 10.

Each publication also has K-State ranked either first or second in the preseason Big 12 poll.

K-State is coming off a 29-victory season and an appearance in the NCAA's Elite Eight.

K-State Keepsakes: Men's Basketball from Ahearn Field House to "Octagon of Doom!"
With the recent success of the men's basketball team in Bramlage Coliseum, now known as the "Octagon of Doom," K-State fans forget or don't realize that Bramlage hasn't always been a deafening and intimidating place for visiting teams. In fact...
-- Tony Crawford, Kansas State University Archivist

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“I was incredibly impressed. Right before tipoff I just kind of looked around and said, ‘Boy, there is a lot of purple in here.’ They get behind their team. They were into it the whole game.”
-- OSU Coach Travis Ford

“It’s probably the best road atmosphere … I can only remember two other atmospheres that rivaled it, since I’ve been coaching, at Indiana and at Okie State my first year back. To me, this was the atmosphere that was the equivalent of those. That’s one of best road atmospheres I’ve ever been a part of.”
-- KU Coach Bill Self

GameDay at the Octagon of Doom
After a great weekend at Clemson, I am really looking forward to going to Bramlage Coliseum at Kansas State. I have never been to the Octagon of Doom, and I look forward to asking Digger Phelps whether he knows how many sides an octagon...
-- Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

ESPN Gameday bus has arrived @ K-State's OCTAGON OF DOOM!

Kansas-Kansas State: Rivals Clash at The Octagon
One of the biggest games in the weekend of college basketball pits No. 2 Kansas on the road against No. 13 Kansas State. Bramlage Coliseum, or "The Octagon of Doom," is one of the most difficult places to play in the Big 12, and fans will be fired up to play...
-- Jeff Ghiringhelli, BleacherReport.com