In the Casey Alexander rebrand at Kansas State, it's been a lot of gains for the program.
Now, the losses are going to start kicking in. Kansas State center Stephen Osei is the first member to intend to enter the transfer portal, announced on Monday afternoon. The portal officially opens on Apr. 7.
Osei barely saw the court for the Wildcats last season, logging just nine playing minutes with two points, three rebounds, and three turnovers. He never even suited up during conference play, a stretch where Kansas State could have used some big men in the absence of forwards Khamari McGriff, Elias Rapieque, and Mobi Ikegwuruka.
KANSAS STATE ADDS ANOTHER BELMONT COMMIT TO FOLLOW CASEY ALEXANDER
Belmont fans are probably going to hate Kansas State after these next few months.
In addition to longtime coach Casey Alexander leaving the school to be the Wildcats' next head coach, several stars are departing the program and even following Alexander to Manhattan, KS.
The latest was former Belmont commit Jaylen Alexander, a three-star 2026 class point guard from Oxford, AL. He attends Oxford High School, leading the team to a 30-4 record and a Class 6A state championship. Alexander was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Alabama, averaging 17.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.3 steals last season. He announced his commitment on Saturday afternoon, following former Bruins commit Devin Hutcherson to Kansas State as well.
The three-star guard also had offers from Auburn, Jacksonville State, and UAB.
He will be a great addition to a team that will likely regroup after Jerome Tang's departure. PJ Haggerty, Nate Johnson, and Abdi Bashir Jr. are likely to leave the program, putting Kansas State back to the drawing board for the third consecutive year. Alexander's two-way playmaking will be essential for a team needing more players who can compete on both ends of the court.
He joins Hutcherson, a three-star wing who previously committed to the Bruins but left after Alexander departed. And the list will only continue to grow. Multiple assistants have either transitioned or been rumored to join coach Alexander at Kansas State, while last season's stars loom around after their portal announcements.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Don't miss out on our ROUNDTABLE community and the latest news!
It's completely free to join. Share your thoughts, engage with our Roundtable writers, and chat with fellow members. Download the free Roundtable APP, and stay even more connected!