Kansas State Wildcats Lose Point Guard Dug McDaniel to Transfer Portal

The Kansas State basketball team is undergoing significant roster changes as starting point guard Dug McDaniel and shooting guard Brendan Hausen enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, leaving head coach Jerome Tang with a major rebuilding challenge for the 2025-26 season. McDaniel, who averaged 11.4 points and 4.9 assists, and Hausen, a key 3-point shooter, were both expected to be cornerstone players for next year's squad. Alongside these departures, reserve players Ugonna Onyenso, Baye Fall, and Macaleab Rich have also announced their transfers. This leaves K-State with a largely depleted roster, potentially returning only a handful of players from last season, including guards CJ Jones and David Castillo. Tang's initial strategy aimed at retaining players for continuity now appears increasingly difficult as the program faces a fresh start. The Wildcats are expected to look for new talent from the transfer portal to fill the gaps left by these recent exits.