Jerome Tang reaches $12M settlement with Kansas State after firing
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Jerome Tang, the former head basketball coach at Kansas State, has reached a $12 million settlement with the university following his firing in February 2026. Kansas State has faced criticism for classifying the firing as 'for cause,' linked to Tang's public comments after a poor performance. He expressed strong disagreement with the university's justification, citing integrity in his role. Tang had previously led the Wildcats to the Elite Eight in 2023, but the team struggled in subsequent seasons, failing to make the NCAA Tournament. He currently serves as associate head coach at Baylor University.
- •Tang reaches $12 million settlement with Kansas State.
- •He was fired for cause following a team rant.
- •K-State cited comments as misalignment with university standards.
- •Tang's tenure included an Elite Eight run in 2023.
- •He has returned to Baylor as an associate head coach.
- 11:47 PMCBS Sports — Kansas State, Jerome Tang reportedly near $12M settlement following for-cause firing, per report
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Former K-State head coach Jerome Tang reaches settlement with university after firing
"Former Kansas State head basketball coach Jerome Tang has reached a settlement with the university following his firing earlier this year.
"The school used a postgame rant as justification to fire Tang for cause and avoid an $18 million buyout
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External links- CBS SportsOct 1, 2026, 11:47 PMKansas State, Jerome Tang reportedly near $12M settlement following for-cause firing, per report
The school used a postgame rant as justification to fire Tang for cause and avoid an $18 million buyout
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 11:36 PMFormer K-State head coach Jerome Tang reaches settlement with university after firing
Former Kansas State head basketball coach Jerome Tang has reached a settlement with the university following his firing earlier this year.
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