MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Marcus Foster thinks Kansas State can compete for the Big 12 title. So the dynamic sophomore guard isn’t paying much attention to any of his October accolades.

Foster has been voted to the preseason All-Big 12 team, but he knows it won’t matter once the season starts. And that’s rapidly approaching. The Wildcats held their first practice on Friday, and their first exhibition game is Nov. 9 against Washburn.

Foster averaged 15.5 points last season, and the Wildcats also have an influx of transfers and freshman talent ready to make an impact this year.