Kansas State star transfer basketball player Coleman Hawkins joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. In this exclusive interview, Hawkins explains his journey of withdrawing from the NBA draft, coming to Kansas State and his relationship with Head Coach Jerome Tang. He sheds light on how he wanted to get outside his comfort zone and bring a wealth of basketball experience to Manhattan. Hawkins reveals his intentions at Kansas State - to win Big 12 basketball games, Beat Kansas, leave a legacy, and much more.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

03:07-Coming To Manhattan

03:58-Growing Up

07:31-High School Recruiting

10:05-Illinois Development & Success

15:49-Coach Underwood

17:02-NBA Draft Withdrawal

22:17-Kansas State Decision

23:30-Coach Tang & Influences

27:55-Why K-State?

30:05-Playing Style

31:53-Big 12 Basketball

33:25-2024 K-State Team

35:03-Social Media Personality

36:38-Wildcat Football

38:11-Legacy At K-State