Following recent NCAA sanctions against well-known programs like Iowa State and the Kansas Jayhawks, there has been conjecture about whether Kansas State University (K-State) will be subject to the same scrutiny. On closer inspection, though, K-State is now in a strong position with regard to NCAA compliance.
Due to the participation of an ineligible player, Silvio De Sousa, the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team recently ended a six-year NCAA violations investigation that resulted in the vacating of 15 victories during the 2017–18 season. Their 2018 Final Four banner had to be taken down as a result of this action. KU’s five Level I accusations were lowered to Level II by the Independent Accountability Review Process (IARP), which resulted in a three-year probationary period and self-imposed sanctions, including a four-game suspension for head coach Bill Self and assistant coach Kurtis Townsend.
Kansas State University, on the other hand, is not connected to any recent NCAA violations or investigations. K-State’s most recent significant NCAA-related problem occurred in 2008, when the NCAA concluded an inquiry into potential football program infractions without producing any results. At that time, K-State had proactively reported potential issues and cooperated fully with the NCAA, demonstrating a commitment to compliance
With schools like Oklahoma State facing penalties for infractions involving former associate head coach Lamont Evans, who took bribes to sway player decisions, the Big 12 Conference has seen its fair share of NCAA scrutiny. But as of right now, there is no indication that K-State is being investigated or faces NCAA consequences.
The recent history of Kansas State University shows a school that places a high priority on following the rules, even if the NCAA still enforces compliance across collegiate athletics. It seems doubtful that K-State will be the next Big 12 school to be sanctioned by the NCAA unless there is fresh information.