MANHATTAN — Kansas State basketball will face its toughest challenge yet, early in the 2025 college basketball season, when it hosts California on Thursday, Nov. 13.
The Wildcats and Golden Bears will face off at 8 p.m. at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Both are unbeaten, but have yet to play a high-major program.
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Kansas State (2-0) opened its season with wins over UNC Greensboro and Bellarmine, and is averaging 95.5 points per game. PJ Haggerty is among the nation’s scoring leaders, averaging 25 points through two games.
California (3-0) has beaten Cal State Bakersfield, Wright State and Cal State Fullerton to open the season. The Golden Bears are led by Justin Pippen, the son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, who is averaging 14.3 points, seven boards and 5.7 assists.
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TV channel: CBS Sports Network
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Kansas State vs California time today
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Where: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas
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The Kansas State and California game starts at 8 p.m. CT at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.
Kansas State vs California prediction
It already feels safe to say that Kansas State will put up big numbers offensively each time it takes the court, but the defense is still questionable. California has averaged 85.7 points, but has struggled from beyond the 3-point line, making 28.4% of its attempts. Kansas State led the nation in 3-point shooting entering Tuesday, making 56% of its shots. Kansas State 87, California 79
Kansas State basketball 2025-26 schedule
Here’s a look at the next three games Kansas State has. The full schedule is available online.
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Nov. 17 — Tulsa, 7 p.m.
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Nov. 20 — Mississippi State, 8:30 p.m. (Kansas City)
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Nov. 21 — TBD (Kansas City)
California basketball 2025-26 schedule
Here’s a look at the next three games for California. The full schedule is available online.
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Nov. 18 — vs Presbyterian, 7 p.m. PT
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Nov. 21 — vs. Sacramento State, 7 p.m. PT
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Nov. 25 — vs. UCLA, 7 p.m. PT (San Francisco)
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@gannett.com
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