Talented freshman from Serbia is being counted on to help injured K-State

Kansas State scored a season-low 62 points in Saturday’s loss to Kansas, but that game also highlighted the fact that when PJ Haggerty is on the floor, the offense always has a chance. Haggerty is averaging 23.4 points per game, placing him fifth nationally, and is exceptionally good at using defenders’ hands and body position against them.

Kansas State basketball has been without key players in recent weeks. Jerome Tang has declined to give reasons behind them.

After dropping to 1-7 in the Big 12, K-State coach Jerome Tang blamed NCAA rules for why he hasn't been able to build the Wildcats into a contender.

The Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats are set to square off at 7 p.m. Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan.