"K-State's Dug McDaniel Transfers, Brendan Hausen Commits to Iowa"
One former Kansas State guard has entered the transfer portal, while another has found his landing spot, as Dug McDaniel confirmed via social media Monday that he is departing from Manhattan, Kansas.
Meanwhile, former K-State guard Brendan Hausen, who joined the portal last Monday, announced via social media that he will be playing his final college season in Iowa.
The 5-foot-11 McDaniel was the Wildcats\' second-leading scorer, averaging 11.4 points along with 4.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game.
Hausen, a 3-point specialist, averaged 10.9 points per game and shot 38.8 percent from beyond the arc.
Both players were transfer additions last year, with McDaniel coming from Michigan and Hausen transferring from Villanova.
McDaniel is joined by two other players leaving the team, reserve centers Ugonna Onyenso and Baye Fall, who also announced their departures on Monday. Backup forward Macaleab Rich previously entered the portal, while starting forwards David N\'Guessan and Coleman Hawkins have both completed their eligibility.
Head coach Jerome Tang now faces a more challenging rebuilding task, after his Wildcats finished with a losing record (16-17, 9-11 Big 12) last season.
Joining the team from the portal is Monmouth guard Abdi Bashir Jr. The Wildcats also have a midyear transfer in forward Tyreek Smith (Memphis) who will be eligible to contribute.
