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Kansas State has settled with former basketball coach Jerome Tang for $12 million after firing him in February. The dispute arose when Tang was dismissed for cause following a controversial statement about his players' performance and future. Tang had disagreed with the characterization of his termination as "for cause" and threatened to void an initial buyout agreement worth $18.7 million.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-05,
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Story summary
Kansas State University reached a $12 million settlement with former basketball coach Jerome Tang, resolving a dispute that followed his firing in February. The university had fired Tang "for cause" after he made critical statements about his players and the team's performance, which occurred following a 29-point loss to Cincinnati. Tang argued against the characterization of his termination as for cause and contested an $18.7 million buyout clause. Gene Taylor, Kansas State’s athletic director, stated that this settlement allows both parties to move forward on agreed terms, acknowledging Tang's contributions but also expressing gratitude for moving past the conflict.
Written for “Kansas State Basketball Settlement” on 2026-10-06,
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MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Kansas State has reached a settlement with former basketball coach Jerome Tang that includes a $12 million payment.
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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 $18.7 million buyout.
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“This settlement allows both parties to move forward on agreed terms,” Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor said in a statement.
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“We’re grateful for his contributions to Kansas State basketball, including a memorable first season, and we wish him and his family well.”
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Kansas State announced it was firing Tang on Feb. 15, four days after a 29-point loss to Cincinnati.
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After the game, a despondent Tang said that his players “do not deserve to wear this uniform” and that “there will be very few of them in it next year.”
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The sound bite quickly made headlines, and the school ultimately fired Tang for cause, saying that he had embarrassed the school.
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Tang told ESPN at the time that he disagreed with the “characterization of my termination.”
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He also disputed the “for cause” nature of his dismissal.
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He led the Wildcats to a 26-10 mark and the Elite Eight, becoming the first head coach in program history to receive the Naismith Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year Award.
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In June, Tang rejoined Baylor coach Scott Drew’s staff as associate head coach.
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Tang was on Drew’s staff the first 19 seasons before going to Kansas State.
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