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K-State Lands Belmont Builder Casey Alexander
14 Mar
Summary
- Casey Alexander is the new head coach for Kansas State men's basketball.
- He is known for player development and high school recruiting.
- Alexander previously coached at Lipscomb and Belmont for over 25 years.
Kansas State has officially named Casey Alexander as the new head coach for its men's basketball program. Alexander, who previously led Belmont, is described as a "program builder" with a strong emphasis on player development and high school recruiting, a strategy that has fostered Belmont's consistent competitiveness.
Alexander's coaching journey includes significant time at Belmont, his alma mater, where he served as a player, assistant coach, and head coach for over 25 years. He also had a successful six-season stint at Lipscomb, leading them to three consecutive 20-win seasons and an NCAA tournament appearance in 2018.
His tenure at Belmont saw continued success, with multiple 20-win seasons and conference championships. The team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament in his first season there, though it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alexander's most recent seasons at Belmont, particularly after their move to the Missouri Valley Conference, consistently yielded over 20 wins. This past season, his team secured a conference regular season title by a three-game margin. He now departs Belmont after more than two decades to lead Kansas State's basketball program, with expectations of continued winning and player development.
