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College Sports · Coaching Changes · published 2026-10-01T00:00:00+00:00 · via On3

Kansas State, Jerome Tang Reportedly Near $12 Million Settlement

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Kansas State and former men's basketball coach Jerome Tang are reportedly close to a $12 million settlement over his February dismissal. Tang had been owed an $18.7 million buyout, and the school sought a for-cause firing. He is now an associate head coach at Baylor after compiling a 71-57 record at Kansas State.

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Jerome Tang, 59, is back at Baylor as associate head coach under Scott Drew. It is his second Baylor stint; he was an assistant there from 2003 to 2022 before taking over Kansas State in 2022.

Kansas State fired him in February and tried to classify the move as for cause, avoiding a reported $18 million buyout. Talks over his buyout reportedly broke down. Tang went 71-57, made the Elite Eight in his first season, and did not return to the NCAA Tournament afterward.

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The settlement could affect Kansas State's finances and future coaching decisions, as money committed to a former coach may shape budgets and donor expectations. It may also influence how other universities handle for-cause dismissals and buyout negotiations, potentially making exits more contested or more settlement-driven. Fans, athletes, staff, and administrators could feel ripple effects through program stability, recruiting, and public trust.

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