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ILLEGAL: Kansas State FIRES Jerome Tang But REFUSES To Pay Buyout, Battle Over NIL, Transfer Portal
On February 15, 2026, Kansas State University officially fired men's basketball coach Jerome Tang "for cause," a move that sent shockwaves through the Big 12. While the team’s dismal 10–15 record (1–11 in conference play) provided the backdrop, the legal "cause" stems from a viral postgame tirade that the university claims violated specific "public disrepute" clauses in his contract.
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The "Uniform" Tirade
The breaking point occurred following a humiliating 91–62 home loss to Cincinnati. In a press conference that immediately went viral, Tang eviscerated his own players, stating:
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