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K-State’s Gene Taylor named NACDA 1st vice president

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Board of Directors has officially appointed Gene Taylor to serve as the association’s first vice president for the 2026-27 academic year. “Gene is one of the most respected and accomplished leaders in collegiate athletics, and we are thrilled to welcome him into NACDA’s officer leadership team […]

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K-State T&F adds Princeton transfer, KS native Casey Helm to throws group

Kansas State track & field added one of the nation’s top collegiate discus throwers Wednesday, landing Princeton graduate transfer Casey Helm for the 2027 season. A Madison, Kansas, native and two-time NCAA All-American, Helm returns to his home state after setting Princeton’s school record in the discus with a throw of 63.37 meters (207 feet, […]

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Three Wildcats selected on final day of 2026 MLB Draft

After Kansas State star shortstop Dee Kennedy came off the board first during this weekend’s Major League Baseball Draft, three more Wildcats heard their names called before the draft concluded Sunday. Kennedy, who was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the No. 114 overall pick in the fourth round Saturday, headlined a group that […]

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KSU baseball’s Dee Kennedy drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

Kansas State shortstop Dee Kennedy was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday, going No. 114 overall. Kennedy becomes the latest Wildcat to hear his name called after one of the most decorated seasons in program history. The D1Baseball All-American Third Team honoree […]

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K-State’s Torres-Brache to play for Dominican Republic

Kansas State soccer freshman Emma Torres-Brache has received a call to play for the Dominican Republic Senior Women’s National Team in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, July 24-Aug. 8 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic has been placed in Group A and will face El Salvador on Wednesday, July 29 in […]

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What K-State head coach Collin Klein said at Big 12 Media Days

FRISCO, Texas — Kansas State head coach Collin Klein addressed the media Wednesday afternoon in his first Big 12 Media Day since taking over the program back in December. Klein, along with quarterback Avery Johnson, running back Joe Jackson, linebacker Rex Van Wyhe and safety Wesley Fair, made the trip down to The Star, the […]

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What should realistic expectations be for Casey Alexander’s first season at K-State?

By Toby Hammes Casey Alexander understands exactly what comes with taking over the Kansas State men’s basketball program. All three of the Wildcats’ last full-time head coaches have guided the program to an Elite Eight, and after consecutive disappointing seasons under Jerome Tang, fans are eager to see the program return to relevance. To view […]

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Former Wildcat Dean Wade signs 4-year deal with 76ers

Former Kansas State standout Dean Wade has earned the biggest contract of his NBA career. The free-agent forward agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN. Wade spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers after breaking into the league as an undrafted free […]

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K-State’s N’Diaye to play for Ivory Coast at African Qualifiers

Kansas State junior forward Pape N’Diaye will compete for his home country of Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) at the upcoming African Qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, Thursday through Sunday. The Ivory Coast is one of 16 national teams competing for five spots for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, which will include 80 teams […]

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Ranking the Top 10 individual seasons for K-State Athletics in 2025-26

By Toby Hammes While team success fell short of expectations for a handful Kansas State programs during the 2025-26 athletic season, several Wildcats still delivered standout campaigns on the national stage. Here are the top 10 individual seasons by K-State athletes this year. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State […]

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