Kansas State Basketball: Wildcats Struggle & TCU Preview | Big 12 Analysis
- The Kansas State Wildcats (10-12 1-8 in Big 12 play) are struggling through one of the most challenging seasons in program history, and face a tough test Saturday...
- The Wildcats have shown a concerning trend of decline, even before factoring in recent injuries.
- TCU, while not considered a dominant force, presents a solid challenge on its home court.
Kansas State Faces Uphill Battle at TCU
The Kansas State Wildcats (10-12 1-8 in Big 12 play) are struggling through one of the most challenging seasons in program history, and face a tough test Saturday afternoon against the TCU Horned Frogs (13-9, 3-6 Big 12) in Fort Worth, Texas. The game is scheduled for a tipoff at 1:07 PM CT from Schollmaier Arena.
The Wildcats have shown a concerning trend of decline, even before factoring in recent injuries. The team’s current record reflects a significant downturn, and observers are questioning the direction of the program. Adding to the frustration, some feel the coaching staff is deflecting accountability while simultaneously creating a financial hurdle with a buyout currently exceeding $18 million.
TCU, while not considered a dominant force, presents a solid challenge on its home court. Analysts anticipate the Horned Frogs will control the tempo and maintain a comfortable lead throughout the contest.
How to Watch and Listen
The game will be broadcast on TNT/truTV/HBO Max, with Spero Dedes handling play-by-play, Greg Anthony providing analysis, and Jared Greenberg reporting from the sidelines. For those without access to TNT, the game can be heard across the 28-station K-State Sports Network. Wyatt Thompson and Stan Weber will call the action on the radio broadcast.
Fans can also stream the game online at K-Statesports.com and through the Varsity Network app. Sirius/XM Channel 392 will also carry the audio broadcast. Live statistics will be available at k-statesports.com, and updates will be posted on the team’s official social media account, @KStateMBB.
Recent results haven’t been kind to Kansas State. On , the Wildcats fell to Iowa State 95-61. Prior to that, on , West Virginia defeated K-State 59-54. Earlier in January, Kansas defeated K-State 86-62 on . A hard-fought 81-78 win over Utah on offered a brief respite, but the team has struggled to maintain consistency.
Looking back further, K-State suffered a heartbreaking 63-62 loss to TCU on , after Max Jones’ 3-pointer gave the Wildcats a late lead. TCU closed the game on a 7-0 run, securing the victory. Noah Reynolds led TCU with 18 points in that contest.
Despite the challenges, the K-State faithful remain hopeful. The team will need a strong performance to overcome the Horned Frogs and begin to turn their season around.