Kansas State Wildcats head coach Jerome Tang reacts from the bench during the second half against Iowa State in the Big-12 men’s basketball showdown at Hilton Coliseum on Feb 1, 2025 in Ames, Iowa. Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Details Released For Key K-State Men's Basketball Matchup

Originally posted on Kansas State Wildcats on SI
By Jayden Armant | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 4:34 PM ET

As Kansas State basketball fans await the 2025-26 season, they are seeking any insight into what their squad will look like.

They get a bit of that with a preview of one of their key games next season. The K-State men's basketball page released the details for the Hall of Fame Classic, which will take place on Nov. 20 against Mississippi State.

Game set for Hall of Fame Classic

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— K-State Men's Basketball (@KStateMBB) June 26, 2025

The Wildcats' star acquisitions, including players like Nate Johnson, PJ Haggerty, and Abdi Bashir Jr., give fans hope of a surefire NCAA Tournament appearance.

Barring significant injuries, a missed postseason for the third consecutive year would enflame coach Jerome Tang's hot seat, given this star group that he'll boast.

EX-KANSAS STAR MICHAEL BEASLEY MAKES WILD ACCUSATION AGAINST NBA LEGEND

Former Kansas State standout Michael Beasley has once again made headlines with his latest off-the-court remarks.

In a recent episode of 3s and ones featuring Orlando Magic legend Dwight Howard, Beasley accused Howard of trying to get involved with his sister. Howard denied the accusation, stating he didn’t remember any such incident.

Beasley has never shied from targeting Howard. In the BIG3 league season opener, Beasley's Miami 305 beat Howard’s LA Riot, with Beasley relentlessly pestering him throughout the game.

Both players were ranked No. 1 in high school. Beasley went on to play a season at Kansas State, while Howard entered the NBA straight from high school after being drafted by the Magic.