Casey Alexander Named K-State Basketball Captains
New head coach Casey Alexander announced three team captains during his first fall media availability in Manhattan.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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K-State men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander has officially introduced the team captains for his inaugural season. The announcement followed his first media appearance of the fall season in Manhattan.
Why it matters
The appointment of team leadership marks a significant step for a K-State program looking to move forward after a challenging 2025-2026 campaign. Coach Alexander, who boasts four conference titles in seven years, is tasked with rebuilding the team's competitive standing.
Coach Casey Alexander arrives with a strong track record, having secured 166 wins and four conference titles over the last seven seasons. This follows a difficult 2025-2026 season for K-State, which finished with a 12-20 overall and 3-15 conference record.
The players
Casey Alexander
He is the head coach of the K-State men's basketball team and a four-time conference champion.
Brandon Rechsteiner
He is a member of the K-State basketball team and one of three newly elected captains.
Jaden Schutt
He is a K-State basketball player who was recently voted by his teammates to serve as a captain.
Brock Vice
He is a team captain for the K-State men's basketball squad for the upcoming season.
Andrej Kostic
He is the only returning player from the previous season's K-State basketball roster.
The details
Brandon Rechsteiner, Jaden Schutt, and Brock Vice were selected as captains following a vote by their teammates. These leaders will anchor a squad that currently features only one returning player, Andrej Kostic, as the team prepares for upcoming exhibition play.
Timeline
Sept. 28, 2026: Casey Alexander met with the media.
2025-2026: K-State finished the season with a 12-20 record.
Oct. 23: K-State is scheduled to play an exhibition game against Missouri.
The Big Picture
The hiring of coach Casey Alexander follows his victory in the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Championship, signaling a potential shift in program expectations. His proven ability to win titles sets a new standard for a program attempting to rebound from a double-digit loss season.
The selection of three captains provides much-needed structure for a roster featuring only one returning player. Fans should note this leadership group as a key indicator of team cohesion ahead of the upcoming exhibition match against Missouri.
The takeaway
Coach Alexander is emphasizing internal leadership to unify a roster undergoing significant turnover. Establishing early chemistry among the new captains will be critical for achieving better results than the previous year's 3-15 conference finish.
What happens next
The K-State men's basketball team is set to face Missouri in an exhibition game on Oct. 23.
Further reading
For more updates on the roster and schedule, visit the Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNT 27.
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