Abdi Bashir Jr. is making the leap from mid-major to Power Five conference next season after transferring to Kansas State to join the Wildcats for 2025-26. The 6’7″ guard, who came from Monmouth University and spent last season there, is a budding talent in college basketball.
Everyone is buzzing about his sensational shooting skills after all the attention he received during the last season in the East Coast area; most people believe that his arrival would give the team a leg up as they prepare for yet another tough season of Big 12 play.
Abdi Bashir Jr. Commits to Kansas State After Standout Season at Monmouth
Abdi Bashir Jr. made a quick splash at Monmouth, leading the country in made three-pointers per game with 3.8 (127 total).
His production wasn’t just in terms of numbers; he also averaged a phenomenal 20.1 points a game, as evidence of his ability to score not just effectively but at such a high rate.
His trademark, long-range shooting ability became one of the many highlights of his game this season and came through again and again at crucial times, including a number of those high-scoring games across the season.
Highly coveted Monmouth transfer Abdi Bashir Jr. has committed to Kansas State, per @TiptonEdits.
Bashir Jr. averaged 20.1 PPG and hit 127 threes this season. pic.twitter.com/zmJMyoK5sR
— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) April 7, 2025
Among his more memorable moments were outings such as Bashir’s breakout game of 38 points against Rutgers, in which he tied a Monmouth record for most three-pointers made in a game with 10.
He was named First-Team All-Colonial Athletic Association as a reward for his performances, which made him a household name in his conference. He was able to score in a consistent yet explosive manner which made him a hot prospect in the college basketball circles and scouts alike.
Bashir’s signing is a significant addition to the Wildcats’ backcourt. With Hausen’s departure and entering the transfer portal, the Cats were without an experienced, capable scorer who could help lead their offense.
He will provide a strong complement to his other talents already found at Kansas State while giving them yet another offensive weapon in next season’s 2025 play. He might be the final piece that helps put the Wildcats on a higher competitive level in the Big 12.
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With Bashir now joining Kansas State, the Wildcats are looking to fortify their position in the conference. His scoring and leadership will definitely be the key for Kansas State to compete in one of the toughest basketball conferences in the nation.
Signing a talent like Bashir only shows the continuing commitment of the Wildcats to improving their roster and capabilities for future success on the national stage.
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