Fans have thrown constant shots toward Coleman Hawkins for his underwhelming season at Kansas State. But Sunday afternoon may have some taking back their words, as the Wildcats were embarrassed by Arizona State with Hawkins sidelined.

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

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.

Coleman Hawkins enjoyed some grace from social media when Kansas State was winning. Now, the criticism of the Wildcats forward is back amid a two-game slump, th

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,

There was slight concern for Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins after a drop-off in offensive production before Monday night. Those concerns were amplified after Hawkins's third consecutive underwhelming performance during a critical season stretch.