The NCAA men’s basketball transfer portal is officially open, and for the Kansas State Wildcats, that means turning the page to next season. Now, fans are asking: who should K-State pursue, and how aggressive should the approach be?
Three transfer portal targets Kansas State must be aggressive in landing
At the time of publication, Kansas State only has one member of last season's roster planning to return. Sophomore Andrej Kostic, who spent the majority of last season playing off the bench, announced his intention to return on Monday.
The majority of last season's starters have already entered their names into the transfer portal. Among them are P.J. Haggerty, David Castillo, Taj Manning and Abdi Bashir. Two others, including Stephen Osei and Exavier Wilson, did the same.
Right now, that leaves just Kostic as the lone returner, along with two high school recruits that head coach Casey Alexander has already pursued: Jaylen Alexander and Devin Hutcherson. Time is ticking, and there's still a need to pursue other names in the portal.
Murray State transfer Brock Vice adds versatility to Wildcats roster
The next big name on the list, and Casey Alexander's first transfer portal success story is Murray State transfer forward Brock Vice. Unlike the others on this list, he's already committed. Last season with the Racers, Vice appeared in 30 games and scored a season-high 12 points against Drake.
BREAKING: Murray State transfer forward Brock Vice has committed to Kansas State, @PeteNakos reports 😼https://t.co/15mQbUjBlt pic.twitter.com/0YzBIu0WZG
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) April 8, 2026
He played just seven minutes in the first round of the NIT, losing 89-75 against the Nevada Wolfpack. Vice's former schools also include Creighton and North Texas.
He's a product of the same league that Alexander coached in at Belmont. Entering his junior season, Vice hasn't earned any honors or awards, but hasn't seen ample playing time with either of his past schools.
Former Belmont star Drew Scharnowski could be on the Wildcats radar
Alexander hasn't been shy about flipping recruits from Belmont to Kansas State. In the modern landscape, that's expected when coaching changes occur. But could another former star be on the radar?
Last season at Belmont, Drew Scharnowski averaged 10.7 points, appearing in 30 games. He was the second of two Bruins to hit the portal, including Tennessee commit Tyler Lundblade.
Amid the coaching change, Lundblade quickly emerged in conversations surrounding Kansas State. After choosing the Volunteers, he leaves the door open for Scharnowski to potentially become the first former Bruin to commit to Alexander.
Scharnowski shot 68.1% from the field last season, proving efficient both in the paint and the midrange. He stands 6-foot-9, having played his only two collegiate seasons under Alexander at Belmont.
Colorado transfer Isaiah Johnson could bolster guard play
Isaiah Johnson was slated to make an immediate impact in his first season of Big 12 play with Colorado, and it’s safe to say he delivered. He finished the year averaging over 16 points and three assists, emerging as an early target for multiple programs after entering the transfer portal.
After losing the majority of guards from the 2025-26 season, Johnson could occupy a number of places. He knows how to create space, knock down shots and come away with the ball.
Landing Johnson would also mean stealing him away from other conference rivals, including the current reported frontrunners in Iowa and Kansas. Nothing has been announcned, and his decision is expected to come at a later date.
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