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Kansas State’s Gary Moore Jr. Named Big 12 Men’s Co-Athlete of the Week

The Kansas State Wildcats track and field program continues to solidify its status as a national powerhouse. And this week, on Wednesday, the spotlight shines brightest on senior thrower Gary Moore Jr.

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A Potential Head Coaching Candidate for Kansas State that is Under the Radar

Many names have been mentioned as potential head coaches for Kansas State, but this name has not been mentioned until now. Matt Braeuer is quickly becoming a well-known coach among those in the college basketball community.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 19

Kansas State Track and Field Breaks Multiple School Records at Tyson Invitational

The Kansas State Wildcats track and field program made a resounding statement this past weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas. How did they do it? The Wildcats descended upon the prestigious Tyson Invitational.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 19

Fast Start Fuels Kansas State Women's Basketball in Statement Win Over UCF

The Kansas State women’s basketball team didn’t just win on Wednesday night. They made a statement. Inside Addition Financial Arena, the Wildcats delivered one of their sharpest performances.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 18

Wildcats Recruiting Roundup: K-State Sets Up Official Visits, Extend New Offers

Recruiting is in full swing, and recruits are beginning to set up official visits for the spring and summer, which means good news for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 18

Kansas State Put On Blast By ESPN Analyst After Jerome Tang Firing

A rough season for the Kansas State Wildcats got even rougher over the weekend when the school announced that they were firing head men's basketball coach Jerome Tang, who was in the midst of his fifth season with the team.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 18

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.

Kansas State Wildcats News / ESPN / February 18

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 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 18

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

The '1990-91 UNLV Runnin' Rebels' quiz

Kansas State Wildcats News / College Sports Only / February 16

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 Wildcats News / Yardbarker / February 15

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

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

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 Wildcats News / College Sports Only / February 12