Wildcats rank No. 14 in Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - In the first year of the Casey Alexander era, the Wildcats have been tabbed No. 14.

K-State men's basketball was tied for No. 14 with Colorado in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference announced on Thursday.

The Wildcats received 34 points. The Arizona Wildcats, who were picked to repeat as conference champions, received 220 points and 12 first place votes.

Casey Alexander will make his first start as head coach in the Little Apple on Nov. 3 when K-State hosts South Dakota State. Tipoff time has yet to be announced.

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