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KANSAS CITY, Kan. Early in the morning the day after Christmas, Duke senior basketball player Nolan Smith relayed an airport conversation that had just transpired between him and his friends some guys who were catching a flight back to Manhattan, Kan.

Kansas State coach Frank Martin instructs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cleveland State on Tuesday, Dec.

Jacob Pullen and Curtis Kelly sparked a take-charge run in the first half to lead No.

Kansas State looks to continue where it left off before the Holiday break on Tuesday, as the Wildcats play host to Cleveland State at Bramlage Coliseum beginning at 7 p.m. It will mark the first of two games this week to close out the non-conference slate, which also includes South Dakota on Sunday at noon.

Frank Martin is stubborn. Not in the find that missing puzzle piece kind of way, but in the tell me I can't do something and I'll prove you wrong vein.

Kansas State spent much of the early part of this basketball season fighting for a spot in the Top 25.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky's 2,000th victory looked awfully familiar. DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson scored 18 points apiece and the third-ranked Wildcats became the first team in NCAA history to reach the 2,000-win plateau with an 88-44 romp over Drexel on Monday night.

With a short turnaround off a tough road win and several players fighting nagging injuries, Frank Martin decided to try an experiment.

Kansas State coach Frank Martin was thrilled with the way his team navigated a pair of difficult road games.

Jacob Pullen's beard, having already spawned its own apparel line, continues to cement a place in Kansas State lore.

Jacob Pullen's 30 points, four assists and three steals Saturday keyed No. 22 Kansas State's 87-74 rout of Alabama.

The 17th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats find themselves in Mobile for Saturday night's Coors Classic clash with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

From the moment Kansas State basketball practice began in October, Jacob Pullen has taken considerable pride in his newfound leadership duties.

For Jamar Samuels, there was something deeply satisfying about this statement. "They just made our RPI better," he said, repeating for effect.

The way Jamar Samuels sees it, Kansas State is one win away from breaking into college basketball's Top 25.

Jacob Pullen made a last-second layup to give the Kansas State basketball team a 42-34 halftime lead over UNLV at the Orleans Arena.The Wildcats shot the ball well in the first half, making seven three-pointers. They also shot well from the foul line, making 11 of 13.Jamar Samuels leads K-State with 13 points and Pullen has scored nine.Anthony ...

Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:37 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:37 a.m. Coming off a pair of close road wins, UNLV will look to add another victory to its unblemished record.

Xavier head coach Chris Mack came to Manhattan knowing how to defeat Kansas State on Tuesday night.

Jamar Samuels had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Curtis Kelly added 15 points for the Wildcats, who overcame 17 missed free throws and a 4-for-17 night from 3-point range.

Kansas State's Nick Russell and Washington State's Klay Thompson battle for the ball in the second half on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in Manhattan.