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.

It turns out Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins' injury was more severe than first thought, but he was determined to to get back on the floor.

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.

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.

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.