***2026 NCAA MBB coaching carousel***
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I thought I heard he would for sure gonna be a Big Ten coach next year. But now I can't remember where. EDIT: Actually I think it may have been Cincy
Fired for cause.
www.espn.com
Jerome Tang out at Kansas St.; coach to fight for-cause firing
Jerome Tang, who led Kansas State to the Elite Eight in his first season but has failed to replicate that success in his three seasons since, was fired for cause by the school.
One of my Valley contacts tells me that Gregg Marshall's people have been pushing at the K State job since November.
Not sure he's employable but the name is out there...
Not sure he's employable but the name is out there...
KSU board threw out Brad Underwood's name that they should throw a boatload of cash at and see what he says. So be it...I just don't get the love of Underwood.
i actually went down a rabbit hole on him the other day. that was pre metoo stuff. He's been out of the game a long time. Ron Baker was the man
LOL I asked Gemini who KSU will target and this is what it said:
Following the termination of Jerome Tang in February 2026, Kansas State is actively seeking a new men's basketball head coach. Potential candidates expected to be considered by athletic director Gene Taylor include experienced mid-major coaches, with Northern Iowa's Ben Jacobson mentioned as a potential target.
Other potential candidates often cited in regional or national searches include:
Following the termination of Jerome Tang in February 2026, Kansas State is actively seeking a new men's basketball head coach. Potential candidates expected to be considered by athletic director Gene Taylor include experienced mid-major coaches, with Northern Iowa's Ben Jacobson mentioned as a potential target.
Other potential candidates often cited in regional or national searches include:
- Takayo Siddle (UNC Wilmington): Consistent success in the CAA.
- Drew Valentine (Loyola Chicago): Young, proven tournament coach.
- Bob Richey (Furman): Proven winner with NCAA tournament experience.
- Tony Skinn (George Mason): Rising Atlantic-10 coach.
- Preston Spradlin (James Madison): Consistent 20-win seasons.
- Josh Schertz (Saint Louis): Known for high-powered offenses.
They aren't going to have any cash after they settle out with Tang. It'll be an alum or an up and comer they can afford until they can amortize the cost of his crash out.
6-20 Drew Valentine would be a fantastic choice.
Based on the reason they are firing Tang for cause, no way Marshall would have a shot
If I’m Tang there’s no chance I’m settling for less than 50% of the buyout. It’s very early but their “cause” seems to be that he verbally disrespected the players/university in public? weak sauce, but I’m no lawyer
