Oregon transfer Dezdrick Lindsay commits to Kansas State basketball

The Wildcats add another key piece to their roster through the transfer portal.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:07am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player in motion, broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the team colors of purple, silver, and white.The addition of Oregon transfer Dezdrick Lindsay brings a new level of talent and experience to the Kansas State basketball roster.Manhattan Today

Kansas State men's basketball has landed another transfer, with Oregon guard Dezdrick Lindsay announcing his commitment to the Wildcats. This comes just 70 minutes after the team's first transfer portal addition of the evening.

Why it matters

The Wildcats are looking to rebuild their roster after a disappointing season, and adding experienced transfers like Lindsay is a key part of their strategy. As a former starter at Oregon, Lindsay brings valuable Big 12 experience and scoring ability to Manhattan.

The details

Lindsay, a 6-foot-4 guard, started 24 games for Oregon last season, averaging 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He entered the transfer portal earlier this month after three seasons with the Ducks. The Wildcats are hoping Lindsay can provide an immediate scoring boost and veteran presence to their backcourt.

  • Dezdrick Lindsay committed to Kansas State on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The commitment came about 70 minutes after Kansas State's first transfer portal addition of the evening.

The players

Dezdrick Lindsay

A 6-foot-4 guard who spent the last three seasons at Oregon, starting 24 games for the Ducks last year and averaging 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Casey Alexander

The new head coach of the Kansas State men's basketball team, who is working to rebuild the Wildcats' roster through the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“Dezdrick is a talented guard who will be a great addition to our program. He brings valuable Big 12 experience and scoring ability that will help us immediately.”

— Casey Alexander, Kansas State Head Coach

What’s next

Lindsay will have two years of eligibility remaining at Kansas State, and will look to make an immediate impact for the Wildcats next season.

The takeaway

Kansas State is aggressively pursuing experienced transfers to rebuild its roster, and the addition of Dezdrick Lindsay from Oregon is an important early step in that process as the Wildcats look to bounce back from a down year.