Kansas State Secures Third Place at Paradise Jam with 80-64 Win Over Longwood

Coleman Hawkins leads the Wildcats with a dominant double-double performance, showcasing his best game of the season.

Kansas State defeated Longwood 80-64 in the third-place game of the Paradise Jam tournament in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, improving their record to 5-2.
Senior forward Coleman Hawkins delivered a breakout performance with 19 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 three-pointers, marking his first double-double in a Wildcats uniform.
The Wildcats relied on strong three-point shooting, hitting 11 of 20 attempts, including key contributions from Hawkins and Brendan Hausen, who combined for eight made threes.
Kansas State's defense limited Longwood's top scorers, holding them to just three combined points, while maintaining a lead for over 33 minutes of the game.
The Wildcats return home to face Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday, looking to build on their improved offensive rhythm and confidence gained in the tournament.