Where is Kansas State basketball in Big 12 Tournament bracket? What to know

Kansas State basketball finished 15th in the Big 12 standings and will now head into the final week of its season when it competes in the league’s tournament.

The Wildcats will begin their Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday, March 10, with a 6 p.m. CT game against 10th-seeded BYU at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

K-State has had a season to forget, which saw the school fire coach Jerome Tang for cause on Feb. 15. The Wildcats have been active in searching for their next coach in recent weeks.

BYU beat Kansas State when the two opened Big 12 play on Jan. 3. The Cougars won 83-73 with AJ Dybantsa scoring 24 points in the win.

We will update this story when the entire bracket is complete.

When will Kansas State play in Big 12 Tournament?

Kansas State will play in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. CT at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas State basketball seed in Big 12 Tournament bracket

The Wildcats earned the No. 15 seed in the Big 12 Tournament after their disappointing season. They finished one spot ahead of Utah.

Who will Kansas State play in Big 12 Tournament?

BYU entered Saturday, March 7’s season finale against Texas Tech with a 20-10 record, while 8-9 in Big 12 play. The Cougars lost four of their previous five entering the game.

Who would Kansas State play if it wins its first game in Big 12 Tournament?

Kansas State or BYU would play seventh-seeded West Virginia on Wednesday, March 11, at the T-Mobile Center at 6 p.m.

Kansas State basketball predictions for Big 12 Tournament

Expect the Wildcats’ stay at the Big 12 Tournament to be short-lived. They’re capable of winning a game, but they’re also capable of being blown out on any given night. Their ceiling would be an appearance in the Big 12 quarterfinals. Their floor is a 30-point loss in their first game.

When is Big 12 basketball tournament 2026?

Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Big 12 basketball tournament 2026 bracket

Here’s a full breakdown of the seeding positions for the 2026 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Big 12 Basketball Tournament Schedule

All times are CT

First round: Tuesday, March 10

Game 1: No. 12 Arizona State vs. No. 13 TBD — 11:30 a.m. (ESPN+)
Game 2: No. 9 Cincinnati vs. No. 16 Utah — 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 3: No. 10 BYU vs. No. 15 Kansas State — 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 4: No. 11 Colorado vs. No. 14 TBD — 8:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Second round: Wednesday, March 11

Game 5: No. 5 Iowa State vs. Game 1 winner — 11:30 a.m. (ESPN/2)
Game 6: No. 8 UCF vs. Game 2 winner — 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 7: No. 7 West Virginia vs. Game 3 winner — 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 8: No. 6 TCU vs. Game 4 winner — 8:30 p.m. (ESPN2/U)

Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 12

Game 9: No. 4 TBD vs. Game 5 winner — 11:30 a.m. (ESPN/2)
Game 10: No. 1 Arizona vs. Game 6 winner — 2 p.m. (ESPN/2)
Game 11: No. 2 Houston vs. Game 7 winner — 6 p.m. (ESPN/2)
Game 12: No. 3 TBd vs. Game 8 winner — 8:30 p.m. (ESPN/2)

Semifinals: Friday, March 13

Game 13: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner — 6 p.m. (ESPN/2)
Game 14: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner — 8:30 p.m. (ESPN/2)

Championship: Saturday, March 14

Game 15: Game 13 winner vs. Game 14 winner — 5 p.m. (ESPN)

Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at wwheeler@usatodayco.com

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