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Kansas State Wins First Game Since Dismissal of Jerome Tang

The Kansas State Wildcats knocked off the visiting team, the Baylor Bears, 90-74 on Tuesday night. The win ends their six-game losing streak. Kansas State also won its first game under interim head coach Matthew Driscoll after the firing of Jerome Tang.

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K-State flexes 'resiliency,' wins Driscoll's debut

On Tuesday night, in the debut of Kansas State interim coach Matthew Driscoll, the Wildcats improved to 11-15, 2-11 in the Big 12, never trailing in a dominant 90-74 win over Baylor at Bramlage Coliseum, days after previous coach Jerome Tang was fired.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Total Apex Sports / February 17

The $18.7 Million Buyout Saga: Why Kansas State Fired Jerome Tang 'For Cause'

College basketball is a business, and business just got complicated in Manhattan, Kansas. By now, you’ve likely seen the headlines: Kansas State has parted ways with head coach Jerome Tang.

Kansas State Women’s Basketball Looks to Regain Momentum at UCF

The stretch run of Big 12 play is here, and the urgency is quite high! The Kansas State Wildcats sit at 14-13 overall and 7-7 in conference action. It is because they prepare to close a two-game road swing Wednesday night against the UCF Knights, who enter at 10-15 and 2-12 in the Big 12.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 17

Takeaways from K-State’s 4-0 start to 2026

Few things were hotter in the Arizona desert this past weekend than the Kansas State Wildcats, who jumped to a 4-0 record to start the 2026 season. Kansas State played in the MLB Desert Invitational from Feb.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 16

Firing Jerome Tang Was the Right Thing and Only Thing for Kansas State To Do

Want to know why Kansas State fired men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang? It’s easy to figure out, basically a no-brainer. Tang did this to himself on the night of Feb.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 16

First Look at Potential Head Coaches for Kansas State Basketball

Here is a quick look at some of the current Division One head coaches that Kansas State may pursue and eventually interview for their now vacant head coaching job.

Kansas State Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / February 16

Former Tennessee Vols assistant coach quickly named as a candidate for the Kansas State job

A former Tennessee Vols assistant coach was quickly named this week as a candidate for the newly vacant Kansas State Wildcats job. In case you somehow missed it, Kansas State fired head coach Jerome Tang on Sunday following some comments he made about his team.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Yardbarker / February 17

Potential head-coaching targets for Kansas State basketball

The Kansas State Wildcats fired head coach Jerome Tang on Sunday amid the team's awful season and his recent controversial comments about the program's roster.

Kansas State reportedly fires HC Jerome Tang days after post-game meltdown

Big Ten details controversial 24-team College Football Playoff plan

New Auburn HC Alex Golesh strikes big on in-state recruiting trail

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Kansas State Head Coach Fired Days After Viral Rant Berating Team

Just days after threatening to cut the entire roster, Jerome Tang's tenure as Kansas State's head coach has come to a bitter end. Tang, whose rant went

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 16

Kansas State Track & Field's Relay Breaks School Record at Tyson Invitational

Kansas State University’s standard for excellence just got a major boost. On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, hosted one of the most memorable moments in recent K-State track history.

Kansas State Women’s Basketball Drops Tight 76-72 Road Game at Iowa State

The Kansas State Wildcats showed grit and determination on Sunday, February 15, 2026. They did it in a high-stakes Big 12 showdown at Hilton Coliseum. Despite a late-game surge that brought the Wildcats within a single point, Iowa State held on for a 76-72 win.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / February 15

$3.2 Million College Basketball Head Coach Fired Amid 6-Game Losing Streak

Kansas State made a change at head coach for its men's basketball program on Sunday. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Kansas State has fired men's basketball head coach Jerome Tang for cause.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Total Apex Sports / February 15

Kansas State Fires Head Coach Jerome Tang After 4 Seasons

It’s the kind of news that stops scrolling thumbs in their tracks. In the high-stakes world of Big 12 basketball, patience is thin, and the spotlight is unforgiving.

Kansas State reportedly fires Tang days after post-game meltdown

Kansas State reportedly fires HC Jerome Tang days after post-game meltdown

According to multiple reports on Sunday evening, including from Jeff Goodman, The Athletic and ESPN, Kansas State has fired Tang.

CBB Saturday winners, losers: The Big 12 takes another turn toward chaos

How far will No. 1 Arizona drop in rankings after losing back-to-back games?

No. 5 Iowa State shows why it's major NCAA Tournament threat with blowout win over No. 9 Kansas

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Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 14

Social Media Reactions to Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang

Kansas State is 1-10 in Big 12 conference play going into their game against Houston, and things are not looking to improve this season. Jerome Tang's job performance in his fourth season at Kansas State is reflected in the team's losing record, and there is growing frustration and even anger among the fanbase regarding his coaching this season.

Kansas State Women’s Basketball Faces Ranked Iowa State in Big 12 Showdown

The race for Big 12 positioning tightens on Sunday afternoon! It is because the Kansas State Wildcats travel to Ames for a pivotal conference clash against the Iowa State Cyclones.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 13

K-State Men’s Basketball Coach Jerome Tang on Hot Seat?

Based on his record alone, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang might be concerned that his job is in jeopardy. The Wildcats are a disappointing 10-14 overall and an unthinkable 1-10 in the Big 12.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 13

Kansas State Track and Field Set for Tyson Invitational at Randal Tyson Track Center

For the first time since the legendary 2012 football season, a Kansas State program has ascended to the very pinnacle of the national rankings. According to the latest USTFCCCA Week Three poll released February 10, the Kansas State Wildcats men's track and field team remains No.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 12

Kansas State Named Biggest Disappointment in Power Conference Basketball

The Kansas State Wildcats were named one of the biggest disappointments in power conference basketball following their blowout loss to Cincinnati Wednesday.

Kansas State Wildcats News / College Sports Only / February 12

Kansas State Men's Basketball Coach Crashes Out After Loss, Threatens to Cut Players From Team

Kansas State men's basketball coach Jerome Tang just threatened to cut his whole team next season after the Wildcats fell to 1-9 in their last ten games

Mark Vital News / Heartland College Sports / February 9

Kansas State’s Latest Problem is Legal Issues For a Staffer

Mark Vital, a member of the Kansas State men’s basketball coaching staff, was arrested Monday morning in Manhattan. Vital, a graduate assistant for the Wildcats, was arrested for domestic battery at 12:20 a.m.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / February 8

Kansas State Basketball is Dealing with Some Difficult Issues Behind the Scenes

Kansas State basketball is struggling, and that part is obvious. What has been less clear is what’s been going on behind the scenes inside the program’s walls.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / January 27

Kansas State is Really, Really Bad at Basketball

Well, here’s a graph Kansas State fans won’t want to see, but we’re going to show it anyway! Jerome Tang has his team in an awful spot this season, and a recent graph from college basketball guru Nick Bateman highlights adjusted offensive rating vs.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Jerome Tang celebrates Kansas State’s win by dancing with fans

After suffering five losses in a row, the Kansas State Wildcats finally got into a groove and defeated the Utah Utes, 81-78, on Tuesday at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan. But also finding his rhythm was Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang, who went to the stands and danced with the fans to celebrate the Wildcats’ victory.