Coleman Hawkins is dealing with a more significant injury than anyone inside the Kansas State men’s basketball team has mentioned before. The senior forward revealed on Friday that he fractured the tibia in his right leg nearly three weeks ago during a road game against Utah.

It turns out Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins' injury was more severe than first thought, but he was determined to to get back on the floor.

Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins made his return Wednesday against the Cincinnati after a three-game absence because of a knee injury. "Coleman wanted to play," K-State coach Jerome Tang said. "From the time he had the injury,

K-State fans have been slow to warm up to Hawkins this season. At times, they have viewed him as an overpaid rental player ever since he transferred in from Illinois on a NIL contract that is worth $2 million. But everyone in EMAW nation had to tip their hats to Hawkins for what he accomplished against the Bearcats.

Kansas State's basketball team struggled Sunday against Arizona State without versatile forward Coleman Hawkins in the lineup.

CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein says the star forward could return to the lineup for the first time in half a month.

With their season in a downward spiral, the hits just keep on coming for head coach Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats. Now, Illinois transfer Coleman Hawkins is dealing with a knee issue just a couple of weeks before the NCAA Tournament.

In a tough break for Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, star forward Coleman Hawkins is set to miss Sunday’s matchup vs. Arizona State. According to a report from the Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman,

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang provided an update - or lack thereof - on star forward Coleman Hawkins after the Colorado victory. While Tang is still unsure of the return timetable, he praised Hawkins' work toward recovery.