The Emporia State mens basketball team plays Kansas State in an exhibition game Friday night.
Emporia State Coach Craig Doty says he just wants the the team to compete.
Junior Brenden Van Dyke says it will be nice to face someone new.
Freshman Mason Thiessen, from Inman, says the early practices have gone well and is looking forward to playing in Bramlage Coliseum.
Tip-off in Manhattan at Bramlage Coliseum is set for 8pm.
The game will be broadcast on MIX 104.9.
