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.

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

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

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 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.

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.