Key Highlights
- Kansas State fires Jerome Tang after fourth season.
- Tang’s postgame rant went viral following a 91-62 loss to Cincinnati.
- The Wildcats are in the midst of their second-worst season in over two decades.
- Tang was owed more than $18 million when he was let go.
Kansas State’s Coaching Crisis: Tang Out After Four Years
Kansas State has fired Jerome Tang, the fourth-year coach whose postgame rant went viral following a 91-62 loss to Cincinnati. Tang’s career at Kansas State was marked by mixed results and an embarrassing defeat that led to his ouster.
The Viral Rant
During the press conference following the humiliating loss, Tang delivered a scathing critique of his players’ performance. He stated, “These dudes do not deserve to wear this uniform. There will be very few of them in it next year.
I’m embarrassed for the university, I’m embarrassed for our fans, our student section. It is just ridiculous.” The comments quickly went viral on social media and highlighted the team’s struggles.
Wildcats’ Downfall
The Wildcats are currently 10-15 and in their second-worst season in over two decades. Kansas State ranks 101st at KenPom, and they are 1-11 in the Big 12. The team is headed toward a second-straight sub-.500 season despite spending heavily on transfers during the last two offseasons.
The Financial Toll
Tang’s contract stipulates that Kansas State will owe him more than $18 million to terminate his employment. This decision comes at a significant financial cost for the university, which had hoped Tang would lead them back to NCAA tournament contention.
With Tang out and the team struggling, the question remains: Can Kansas State find a coach who can turn things around? The pressure is on as they prepare for the remainder of the season and the future.