Most expected him to be able to play against Arizona State, considering K-State entered this game on six days of rest. But his status was up in the air. K-State coach Jerome Tang dodged two questions about his health status while speaking with media members in the middle of the week. Turns out, Hawkins is dealing with a lingering injury.

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,