Jerome Tang returns to Baylor as associate head coach after Kansas State stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Jerome Tang has rejoined Baylor's coaching staff as associate head coach effective for the 2026-27 season. He previously spent four seasons at Kansas State, where he guided the Wildcats to an Elite Eight appearance in his first year but was dismissed following a poor conference start. Scott Drew, Baylor's head coach, announced the new staff, which also includes former players Jake Lindsey and Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua. Tang's return marks a significant moment, as he was part of Baylor's initial revival after NCAA sanctions and contributed to the team's 2021 national championship success. The Bears finished last season with a 17-17 record, marking their first losing season since 2006-07.
- •Tang rejoins Baylor after four years at Kansas State.
- •He led Kansas State to an Elite Eight before being fired.
- •Scott Drew announces his coaching staff for the upcoming season.
- •Baylor had a losing record last season for the first time in 16 years.
- •Cameron Carr was a first-round pick in the NBA draft.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Jerome Tang rejoins Baylor staff after 4 years away at Kansas State
"Jerome Tang has rejoined Baylor's staff as associate head coach after four years away, during which he led Kansas State to an NCAA Elite Eight in his first season as head coach but was fired in mid-February after the Wildcats lost 11 of their first 12 Big 12 games. Baylor coach Scott Drew on Wednesday announced his staff for the 2026-27 season, which will be his 24th at the Big 12 school. Tang was also part of Scott Drew’s initial staff at Baylor in 2003, when the program was reeling from crippling NCAA penalties.
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