Kansas State Resumes High School Basketball Recruiting

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After a period of limited high school recruiting under the previous coach, Kansas State's new men's basketball coach Casey Alexander has landed the program's first two commitments for the 2026 recruiting class. This marks a return to more active high school recruiting at K-State after the team had only one true freshman from an American high school on the roster this past season.

Why it matters

Rebuilding the Kansas State men's basketball program will require replenishing the roster with top high school talent. Alexander's early recruiting success signals a shift in the program's approach and a renewed focus on identifying and securing commitments from promising prep players.

The details

Under new head coach Casey Alexander, Kansas State has secured verbal commitments from two high school players for the 2026 recruiting class. This is a notable change from the previous regime, which had only one true freshman from an American high school on the team's roster this past season.

• Kansas State fired former head coach Jerome Tang in 2025.
• Casey Alexander was hired as the new head coach in 2026.

What’s next

The Wildcats will look to continue building momentum on the recruiting trail as they work to assemble a roster that can compete in the Big 12 Conference.