Kansas State has parted ways with men's basketball coach Jerome Tang despite 6 regular-season games remaining before conference tournament play. The school plans to fire him 'for cause' and not honor his $18.7 million buyout, citing recent public comments and conduct that didn't align with university standards.
Athletic Director Gene Taylor stated the decision was made in the university's best interest. Tang disagreed with the characterization, claiming he 'always acted with integrity' and was disappointed with the decision. The Wildcats (10-15, 1-11 Big 12) advanced to the Elite Eight under Tang in 2023 but failed to build on that success, missing the NCAA Tournament in all but one season of his tenure that began in 2022.