The 1950–51 Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team represented Kansas State University as a member of the Big Seven Conference during the 1950–51 NCAA men's basketball season. The head coach was Jack Gardner, who was in his eighth season at the helm. The Wildcats reached the Final Four of the NCAA tournament, losing to Kentucky in the National championship game, and finished with a record of 25–4 (11–1 Big 7). The team played its home games at Ahearn Field House in Manhattan, Kansas.