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Kansas State boosted its defensive unit Friday afternoon. The program adds linebacker DJ Ackerson, a 2026 class recruit from Putnam City High in Oklahoma City, OK.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 25

Memphis Lands Former Kansas State Guard From Transfer Portal

Former Kansas State guard Dug McDaniel is officially gone. The veteran point guard officially landed with the Memphis Tigers on Thursday. McDaniel averaged 11.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists last season.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 24

Former Michigan basketball guard transfers to Memphis

After starting his career with Michigan, former Wolverines starting point guard Dug McDaniel decided to enter the transfer portal after playing one season with Kansas State.

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The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Dug McDaniel Makes Transfer Decision, Bad News for Haggerty

Memphis has had an eventful week and a half. After PJ Haggerty entered the portal, the Tigers also lost their second-leading scorer, Dain Dainja, to the portal.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 21

Possible Transfer Destinations for Dug McDaniel

After a disappointing season at Kansas State, star guard Dug McDaniel entered the transfer portal once again last week. Despite only scoring 11.4 ppg last season, there is still strong interest in the senior guard.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 15

Former Michigan basketball starter re-enters transfer portal

After starting his career with Michigan, former Wolverines starting point guard Dug McDaniel re-entered the transfer portal after playing one season with Kansas State.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 15

Kansas State Fans Unleash On Jerome Tang After Series Of Transfers

Kansas State men's basketball is undergoing a series of losses to the transfer portal, with the latest being big man Ugonna Onyenso and star guard Dug McDaniel.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 14

Kansas State Takes Another Biggest Hit Yet With Loss Of Star Guard To Transfer Portal

The Wildcats continue to lose key players from last season to the transfer portal. In addition to frontcourt depth players like Macaeleb Rich and Ugonna Onyenso, they also lost star guard Dug McDaniel on Monday, per On3Sports.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 14

K-State loses Dug McDaniel to portal; Brendan Hausen lands at Iowa

One former Kansas State guard has entered the transfer portal, while another has found his landing spot, as Dug McDaniel confirmed via social media Monday that he is leaving Manhattan, Kan.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 14

Intriguing guard entering portal after time at Kansas State, Michigan

Intriguing guard entering transfer portal after time at Kansas State, Michigan

Guard Dug McDaniel spent his junior season at Kansas State and started in 23 of 32 games he appeared in for the Wildcats. Now, he's set to take his talents elsewhere, as he is reportedly entering the transfer portal.

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Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 13

K-State's Dug McDaniel And David N'Guessan's Bond Exemplified After Season-Ending Loss

David N'Guessan's departure from Kansas State is already starting to affect many in the program. Among those is veteran guard Dug McDaniel, who said N'Guessan helped him develop his leadership throughout the season.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 5

Three Takeaways From Kansas State’s 54-49 Win Over Cincinnati

On Wednesday evening in Cincinnati, Ohio, two Big 12 teams clashed in an exciting back-and-forth matchup. Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats welcomed Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats to Fifth-Third Arena for the 19th game of the Big 12 regular season.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 3

Dug McDaniel Reflects On Growth During First Season With Kansas State

Kansas State guard Dug McDaniel is averaging just eight points over the last three games, shooting 23.3 percent from the field. However, coach Jerome Tang recognizes his growth throughout the season beyond just statistical impact.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 2

Michigan Basketball: How Tarris Reed, Dug McDaniel, and other transfers are doing at new homes

When Dusty May accepted the job to become Michigan's new basketball coach, he knew he had to bring in some talent via the transfer portal. The Wolverines returned just three scholarship players from Juwan Howard's team that won eight games in 2023-24.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 26

Kansas State Drops Fourth Straight In Wednesday Loss To UCF

Kansas State extended its losing streak to four with its Wednesday night loss to UCF. Here are the takeaways: 1. Dug McDaniel and David N'Guessan couldn't produce.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 21

Kansas State Can Use Dug McDaniel's Production As Inspiration To Win Again

Even amid Kansas State's consecutive losses, guard Dug McDaniel has still been the leader the team needs. Over the last four games, he averaged 18.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting, elevating Kansas State's Tournament hopes.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 16

Kansas State's Dug McDaniel Calls BYU Loss 'Humbling'

Kansas State's red-hot six-game winning streak probably had them forgetting what loss felt like. Well, they experienced that feeling again Saturday night in a lopsided loss to BYU.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 16

BYU Defense Stifles Kansas State, Ending Six-Game Winning Streak

Kansas State was unable to maintain its momentum and keep its win streak alive against BYU, suffering a blowout loss for the first time in more than a month.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 12

Kansas State Achieved One Key Goal During Early-Season Struggles

Last month the Kansas State Wildcats were the butt of many jokes of NCAA basketball fans. Their coach was called overrated. Their NIL signing class was referred to as overpaid.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 12

Dug McDaniel Scores 24 In Kansas State's Thriller Over Arizona

Even for as good as Dug McDaniel has been during Kansas State's win streak, he hasn't had a performance quite like Tuesday night. McDaniel went 10-of-22 for 24 points and five steals against Arizona, all season-highs for the Wildcats' point guard.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 11

Dug McDaniel, Kansas State edge No. 13 Arizona

Dug McDaniel had 24 points and five steals, including a pivotal one in the waning seconds, to lead Kansas State to a 73-70 victory Tuesday night over No.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / February 8

K-State’s Dug McDaniel on Sunflower Showdown: ‘We Should Have Beaten Them By More’

On Saturday, Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats earned their fifth win in a row, taking down their in-state rival, Kansas, in the second Sunflower Showdown matchup of 2024-25.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 8

Kansas State stays hot, takes down No. 16 Kansas

David N'Guessan had 20 points, joining three other Wildcats in double figures as host Kansas State defeated No. 16 Kansas 81-73 on Saturday in the Sunflower Showdown in Manhattan, Kansas.

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College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / February 5

Five Biggest Takeaways From Tuesday’s Big 12 Basketball Games

The Big 12 men’s basketball teams continued the 11th round of league action on Tuesday, with four games played across the country. Tuesday’s game results included: No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 1

Kansas State ends No. 3 Iowa State's 29-game home win streak

Dug McDaniel scored 20 points on 8-for-17 shooting as Kansas State stunned No. 3 Iowa State with an 80-61 win in a Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon in Ames, Iowa.