MANHATTAN, KS – IN AN EXCITING DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, HEAD BASKETBALL COACH JEROME TANG HAS SECURED A HISTORIC TEN-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION.
In a bold and thrilling move for Kansas State University athletics, head men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang has officially signed a landmark 10-year contract extension, reaffirming the university’s commitment to long-term excellence and stability in the program.
Since arriving in Manhattan, Tang has rapidly redefined the identity of Kansas State basketball. With a fiery coaching style, elite recruiting chops, and an unshakable belief in his players, Tang has transformed the Wildcats into a Big 12 powerhouse and reenergized the fan base.
This past season, the Wildcats finished with a 26-10 record, clinching a third-place finish in the ultra-competitive Big 12 Conference and earning a deep postseason run. Tang’s career win total now stands at 45 victories in just two seasons — a pace that has drawn national recognition and put K-State back in the spotlight of college basketball.
> “This extension is about more than wins — it’s about vision, culture, and commitment,” said Athletic Director Gene Taylor. “Jerome Tang is building something special here, and we’re proud to make that long-term investment.”
Under Tang’s leadership, Kansas State has not only succeeded on the court but also in the recruiting arena. The Wildcats have landed multiple top-tier prospects, increased national media coverage, and turned Bramlage Coliseum into one of the most electric home courts in the country.
In a press conference packed with fans and players, Tang expressed deep gratitude and excitement for the future.
> “Kansas State isn’t just a job — it’s home,” Tang said. “We’re not finished yet. We’re building a championship culture, brick by brick. I’m honored and blessed to continue that journey with the Wildcat family.”
College basketball analysts have hailed the move as one of the smartest in recent memory, with many calling Tang “one of the brightest coaching minds in the game today.”
With the extension now signed, sealed, and celebrated, Kansas State sends a clear message to the college basketball world: The Jerome Tang era is just getting started — and it’s here to stay.
