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Fighting Ever Fighting with Casey Alexander

March 20, 2026·36 min·3 clips

Casey Alexander, K-State's new basketball coach for less than a week, reveals his team-building philosophy in a modern era.

The episode begins with host Tim Fitzgerald welcoming listeners to 'Fighting Ever Fighting,' a podcast focused on Kansas State athletics. Fitzgerald introduces the guest, Casey Alexander, who was recently hired as the new basketball coach at Kansas State. He notes that Alexander has been at K-State for less than a week. Fitzgerald shares his initial impressions, stating that Alexander seems like a great cultural and athletic fit for the university. He explains that Alexander's strength lies in assembling teams and understanding team psychology to foster a cohesive locker room. Fitzgerald discusses the challenges of player development in the modern era, contrasting it with past practices where players typically stayed with one school. He mentions how the transfer portal makes it easier for players to leave, leading to some not experiencing enough tough stretches. Fitzgerald then previews that Casey Alexander doesn't view this era as radically different, believing players still want to buy in, be pushed, and improve. He connects this to the NIL environment, where improvement can lead to financial gain. The episode concludes with Fitzgerald acknowledging the downsides of the new era but also the opportunity for Alexander to retool the program in one offseason, recognizing it as a significant task.

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