History of the Wildcats

The Kansas State Wildcats have a long and proud history in NCAA sports. From the early days of football to their current status as one of the top teams in college basketball, this school has been a powerhouse for many years. The Wildcats have won numerous championships over the decades, including three Big 12 Conference titles and two Final Four appearances. They also boast an impressive list of alumni who went on to successful professional careers, such as Michael Beasley, Bill Snyder, Bob Huggins, and other Hall-of-Famers like Steve McMichael and Barry Sanders.

Kansas State's football program began in 1896 when they joined forces with Washburn University to form what is now known as The Little Apple Athletic Club (LAAC). Through LAAC, they played against local schools such as Emporia High School before joining conference play with Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MVIAA) which later became part of what is now known as the Big 12 Conference. Since then, Kansas State has earned several bowl game appearances, including wins at Fiesta Bowls I & II during their time under legendary coach Bill Snyder from 1989 - 2005, where he led them to 11 consecutive winning seasons between 1993 – 2003 that included four Big 12 Championships along with five straight bowl game wins from 1997 - 2001.

In addition to success on the gridiron, the Wildcats men’s basketball team is no strangers either, having made it all way up into National Championship games twice since 1988, first under head coach Lon Kruger who took them there during his tenure from 1986 – 1990 followed by Frank Martin’s run leading up until 2012 when he was replaced by Bruce Weber. Currently coached by former NBA player Chris Lowery, KSU currently stands atop its division within both Men’s Basketball & Football programs alike, making it one if not THE premier destination for any aspiring collegiate athlete looking to make a name for themselves while playing some top-notch competition!