Tess Heal's return has been a game changer for Kansas State

Texas Tech's Bailey Maupin attempts to shoot against Kansas State during a Big 12 Conference women's basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena. | Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesKansas State women’s basketball was without senior guard Tess Heal for a three-game stretch in Late January. Since returning, she’s making waves in the Big 12.

What led to Heal’s suspension

According to earlier reports, Heal was penalized after signing a professional contract with the Keilor Thunder, a team in the NBL1 in Australia. Earlier reports also suggested that signing with the Thunder was an NCAA violation, even though the team didn’t start…