Selection Sunday lets Wildcats close one chapter, look toward next season

Fansided | March 16, 2026

Kansas State is likely to miss postseason play in 2026, but the setback opens the door to next season

Mar 3, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) is guarded by Kansas State Wildcats guard David Castillo (10) during the first half at Bramlage Coliseum. | Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

The March Madness selection show wrapped up just after 5:40 p.m. Sunday, and to nobody’s surprise, the Kansas State Wildcats were not among the 64 teams selected. Unfortunately for fans in The Little Apple, meaningful postseason action will be hard to find.