Kansas State's Markquis Nowell, self-proclaimed 'Mr. New York City,' earned the moniker in a record-breaking game at Madison Square Garden

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell reacts after a play against Michigan State.

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• No. 3 Kansas State beat No. 7 Michigan State in a barnburner Thursday to move on to the Elite Eight.
• Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell was the star of the show, breaking a March Madness record for assists in a game.
• Nowell was born and raised in NYC, and made the most of his spotlight at Madison Square Garden.

NEW YORK — Markquis Nowell is Mr. New York City.