{"id":190217,"date":"2026-04-08T23:20:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/190217\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T23:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:20:33","slug":"kansas-state-lands-first-transfer-portal-commit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/190217\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas State Lands First Transfer Portal Commit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Manhattan%2C+KS&amp;city=Manhattan&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Kansas+State+Lands+First+Transfer+Portal+Commit&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fks%2Fmanhattan-ks%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fkansas-state-lands-first-transfer-portal-commit%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d6d769d2cac.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the silhouette of a basketball player in motion, broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant colors.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A new transfer addition provides an experienced boost for Kansas State&#8217;s basketball rebuild.Manhattan Today<\/p>\n<p>The Kansas State Wildcats men&#8217;s basketball team has landed its first transfer commitment under new head coach Casey Alexander. Brock Vice, a 6&#8217;7&#8243; forward, has decided to join the Wildcats after entering the NCAA transfer portal.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Securing early transfer commitments is crucial for new head coaches looking to quickly rebuild their rosters. Vice&#8217;s addition provides an experienced, talented player to help Alexander establish his program at Kansas State.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Vice, a junior forward, spent the last two seasons playing at a mid-major program. He averaged 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game last year. Vice&#8217;s size, scoring ability, and experience will be valuable assets for the Wildcats as they look to bounce back from a down season.<\/p>\n<p>      Vice entered the NCAA transfer portal in March 2026.Vice committed to Kansas State on April 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Casey Alexander<\/p>\n<p>The new head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats men&#8217;s basketball team, hired in March 2026 after the previous coach&#8217;s retirement.<\/p>\n<p>Brock Vice<\/p>\n<p>A 6&#8217;7&#8243; junior forward who has transferred from a mid-major program to join the Kansas State Wildcats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Manhattan%2C+KS&amp;city=Manhattan&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Kansas+State+Lands+First+Transfer+Portal+Commit&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fks%2Fmanhattan-ks%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fkansas-state-lands-first-transfer-portal-commit%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cBrock is exactly the kind of player we were looking to add to our roster. His combination of size, skill, and experience will be a great fit for our program.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Casey Alexander, Head Coach, Kansas State Wildcats<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>Vice will join the Kansas State team for the 2026-27 season and will have two years of eligibility remaining.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The addition of Brock Vice through the transfer portal is an important early win for new Kansas State head coach Casey Alexander as he looks to rebuild the Wildcats&#8217; men&#8217;s basketball program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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