Kansas State Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball: A Rivalry Renewed

A Historic Rivalry

The Kansas State Wildcats and Texas Longhorns men's basketball teams have a long and storied rivalry that dates back to the early 1900s. The two schools are located just a few hours apart and compete in the Big 12 Conference. The rivalry has been intense over the years as both teams have been competitive with one another.

Recent Matchups

In recent years, the Wildcats and Longhorns have met several times with each team winning 3 of the last 5 matchups.

Upcoming Matchup

The two teams will meet again on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The game is expected to be a sellout and will be televised on ESPN.

Key Players to Watch

Kansas State: * Keyontae Johnson, forward * Markquis Nowell, guard * Nae'Qwan Tomlin, guard Texas: * Marcus Carr, guard * Timmy Allen, forward * Dillon Mitchell, forward

Prediction

The Wildcats and Longhorns are both ranked in the top 25 and this game is expected to be close. The Longhorns have a slight edge in terms of experience but the Wildcats are playing with a lot of confidence. I predict that the Wildcats will win a close game, 73-70.