Kansas State agrees to $12 million settlement with ex-coach Jerome Tang
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Kansas State has settled its dispute with former basketball coach Jerome Tang for $12 million. The settlement ends a conflict that began after Tang was fired in February following a 29-point loss to Cincinnati, which the school cited as an embarrassment. Tang, who led the Wildcats to an Elite Eight appearance in 2023, contested the reasons for his dismissal. Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor expressed gratitude for Tang's contributions to the program. Following his departure, Tang joined Baylor's coaching staff as an associate head coach.
- •Kansas State reached a $12 million settlement with Jerome Tang.
- •Tang was fired for cause in February 2026 after a loss to Cincinnati.
- •He led Kansas State to the Elite Eight and received the Naismith award in 2023.
- •Tang has rejoined Baylor’s coaching staff as an associate head coach.
- 11:44 PMESPN NCAAM — K State ends dispute with ex-coach Tang in $12M settlement
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State athletic director breaks silence on $12 million Jerome Tang settlement
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State ends Jerome Tang dispute with a $12M settlement after firing
"Kansas State basketball ended the Jerome Tang era in rough fashion during the offseason. Which now includes the Wildcats putting together a $12 million settlement with Tang . Now KSU athletic director Gene Taylor spoke out about the move Monday. ESPN college basketball insider Pete Thamel shared a succinct statement via Taylor. “This settlement […] The post Kansas State athletic director breaks silence on $12 million Jerome Tang settlement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Kansas State has reached a settlement with former basketball coach Jerome Tang that includes a $12 million payment.The athletic department and Tang announced the agreement Monday, ending a dispute that arose after the former Wildcats coach was fired for cause in February, threatening to void an $18.
"Kansas State has reached a settlement with former basketball coach Jerome Tang that includes a $12 million payment.
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External links- ESPN NCAAMOct 5, 2026, 11:44 PMK State ends dispute with ex-coach Tang in $12M settlement
Kansas State has reached a settlement with former basketball coach Jerome Tang that includes a $12 million payment.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 11:01 PMKansas State athletic director breaks silence on $12 million Jerome Tang settlement
Kansas State basketball ended the Jerome Tang era in rough fashion during the offseason. Which now includes the Wildcats putting together a $12 million settlement with Tang . Now KSU athletic director Gene Taylor spoke out about the move Monday. ESPN college basketball insider Pete Thamel shared a succinct statement via Taylor. “This settlement […] The post Kansas State athletic director breaks silence on $12 million Jerome Tang settlement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 10:29 PMKansas State ends Jerome Tang dispute with a $12M settlement after firing
MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Kansas State has reached a settlement with former basketball coach Jerome Tang that includes a $12 million payment.The athletic department and Tang announced the agreement Monday, ending a dispute that arose after the former Wildcats coach was fired for cause in February, threatening to void an $18.
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