Big 12 Team Fires $18 Million Coach After Crashing Out on Team
Summary
Kansas State University fired head coach Jerome Tang after a series of losses. The university cited poor performance and Tang's public criticism of his players. The dismissal included an expected buyout of about $18 million.Key Facts
- Kansas State fired head coach Jerome Tang after losing six games in a row.
- Tang publicly criticized his players for not deserving to wear the team's uniform.
- The firing followed a defeat to Cincinnati and a loss to No. 4 Houston.
- Kansas State had a 16-17 record last season and was 1-11 in Big 12 conference play.
- Tang became the head coach at Kansas State in 2022.
- The Wildcats reached the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight in 2023 under Tang.
- Tang's buyout is expected to be about $18 million, though not finalized yet.
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