K-State fans have been slow to warm up to Hawkins this season. At times, they have viewed him as an overpaid rental player ever since he transferred in from Illinois on a NIL contract that is worth $2 million. But everyone in EMAW nation had to tip their hats to Hawkins for what he accomplished against the Bearcats.

Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins made his return Wednesday against the Cincinnati after a three-game absence because of a knee injury. "Coleman wanted to play," K-State coach Jerome Tang said. "From the time he had the injury,

In a shocking turn of events for Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, senior forward Coleman Hawkins is set to return to action on Wednesday night vs.

With their season in a downward spiral, the hits just keep on coming for head coach Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats. Now, Illinois transfer Coleman Hawkins is dealing with a knee issue just a couple of weeks before the NCAA Tournament.

CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein says the star forward could return to the lineup for the first time in half a month.