Taking it all in, junior forward David N'Guessan looks at the ceiling in Bramlage Coliseum after being announced as a starter for the game against UT Rio Grande Valley on November 7, 2022. The Wildcats won 93-59. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Driving up the court, senior guard Markquis Nowell keeps his eyes up to try and make a play againt UT Rio Grande Valley's defense. The Wildcats won 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Colisuem on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Staying focused, senior guard Markquis Nowell keeps his eye on the ball while playing defense against UT Rio Grande Valley. The Wildcats won 93-59 in Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anlker | Collegian Media Group)

A K-State cheerleader holds her pose during the cheer team's halftime performance of the men's basketball game againts UT Rio Grande Valley. The Wildcats won 93-59 on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Gripping the ball, senior guard Markquis Nowell surveys the court to try and make a positive play. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Releasing the ball, junior David N'Guessan makes a pass. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Collegian Media Group | Sarah Anliker)

Drving to the basket, senior guard Desi Sills holds onto the ball very tightly. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Looking up, senior guard Markquis Nowell dribbles the ball trying to find an open man. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Surveying the court, senior forward Keyontae Johnson looks at all of his options to make his next move. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Dribbling the ball, freshman guard keeps his eyes to watch the defender. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Pointing onto the court, head coach Jerome Tang and senior guard Markquis Nowell talk about the next play. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on Novemnber 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Finishing strong, senior guard Tykei Greene follows through to the basket with his shot. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Providing instruction, head coach Jerome Tang and senior guard Tykei Greene talk near the sideline. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Hanging on the rim, junior forward Ismael Massoud finishes his dunk. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)

Driving to the lane, senior guard Nate Awbrey dribbles past his defender. The Wildcats beat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-59 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 7, 2022. (Sarah Anliker | Collegian Media Group)