Kansas State Just Got Big News About Andrej Kostic

Kansas State has officially received confirmation that the NCAA has fully cleared Andrej Kostic and is ready to suit up for the Wildcats this season, according to CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein. The 6‑foot‑5 wing from Serbia will join a revamped Kansas State roster as a key contributor for 2025‑26.

Kostic’s clearance comes at a crucial time for the Wildcats. After a 16‑17 campaign in 2024‑25 that saw Kansas State finish 9‑11 in Big 12 play, head coach Jerome Tang retained just three scholarship players: David Castillo, Mobi Ikegwuruka, and Taj Manning. The Wildcats leaned heavily on a slate of newcomers this offseason, including Mac Player of the Year Nate Johnson, All-American PJ Haggerty, sharpshooter Abdi Bashir, and international prospects like Kostic and Elias Rapieque. With those additions, Kostic’s availability adds a polished offensive dimension to the mix.

Kostic brings more than his size and shooting. He starred on the international stage, starring for Serbia at the U19 FIBA World Cup, where he averaged 15 points per game and helped spark a comeback against Argentina. His performance in Europe and at Adidas Eurocamp turned heads, generating comparisons to NBA stars like Luka Doncic and drawing attention from scouts and analysts.

Now cleared, Kostic will step into a deep rotation with roles at both shooting guard and wing, enabling Tang to deploy lineups with scoring versatility and perimeter stretch. His range will complement Haggerty’s scoring and Johnson’s tenacity, and give the Wildcats a shot in man-to-man and perimeter offense in a Big 12 that remains guard-driven.

For Kansas State fans, Kostic’s clearance shifts the narrative from speculation to strategy. He is no longer a name on paper; he is a tangible part of a young team that blends international flavor, transfer experience, and returning core pieces. If all goes according to plan, his availability could pull K-State closer to its ceiling: a postseason push after a step-back season.