Kansas State men's basketball coach Casey Alexander addressed the media following his program debut, a loss to San Diego State University in the season opener on November 4, 2026. The Wildcats fell to the Aztecs in what marked Alexander's first game at the helm after taking over the program.
Alexander, speaking to reporters from The Topeka Capital Journal, discussed the team's performance and areas for improvement after the defeat. The game served as the first regular-season test for the new-look Wildcats under their first-year head coach.
San Diego State, a consistent Mountain West Conference contender, provided a challenging opening opponent for Kansas State's new era. Alexander's postgame comments focused on the learning experience for his players and the adjustments needed moving forward in the early season schedule.



