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Jerome Tang
Tang in 2022
Current position
TitleAssociate head coach
TeamBaylor
ConferenceBig 12
Biographical details
Born (1966-10-07) October 7, 1966 (age 59)
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
EducationCharter Oak State ('07)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1993–2003Heritage Christian Academy (TX)
2003–2017Baylor (assistant)
2017–2022Baylor (associate HC)
2022–2026Kansas State
2026–presentBaylor (associate HC)
Head coaching record
Overall71–57 (.555)
Tournaments3–1 (.750, NCAA Division I)
0–1 (.000, NIT)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
As assistant:
NCAA Division I Tournament (2021)
Awards
Naismith College Coach of the Year (2023)
Big 12 Coach of the Year (2023)
USBWA District VI Coach of the Year (2023)
NABC District 8 Coach of the Year (2023)

Jerome Tang (born October 7, 1966)[1] is a Trinidadian-American college basketball coach who is currently in his second stint as the associate head coach at Baylor University. Previously, he was the head coach at Kansas State University from 2022 to 2026. He had previously coached under Scott Drew from 2003 to 2022 at Baylor, where the Bears won the 2021 NCAA Championship.

Early life

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Tang was born in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago.[1] He moved with his parents to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, living there until age 10 when his family relocated to Texas. Tang first attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and then studied at home via online learning with Charter Oak State College over the Internet, and earned a bachelor's degree in 2007.[2]

Coaching career

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High school and assistant

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Between 1993 and 2003, Tang served as head coach of Heritage Christian Academy in Cleveland, Texas, turning the team into a strong contender. While at Heritage Christian, he coached future NBA player Von Wafer.[1] Tang was hired as an assistant coach at Baylor in 2003 under first-year coach Scott Drew. In 2017, Tang was promoted to associate head coach, and he helped lead Baylor to a national championship in 2021.

Kansas State

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On March 21, 2022, Tang was named head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats, replacing the retiring Bruce Weber.[3] Tang agreed to a six-year deal worth $14.1 million with the Wildcats.[4] Led by Markquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson, Tang's first season culminated in an NCAA Division I Elite Eight run. After the successful first season, Tang signed a new seven-year contract in September 2023, extending his deal through April 30, 2030, with annual salary increases starting at $3 million and retention bonuses. Despite significant financial investment in the program, Tang failed to replicate that success in the subsequent two seasons, missing the NCAA tournament two straight years. On February 15, 2026, Tang was fired by Kansas State.[5] Kansas State claims they fired Tang "for-cause," on the basis that Tang's actions constituted "public disrepute, embarrassment, ridicule" to Kansas State.[5] Immediately following the news of his termination, Tang signaled a likelihood of challenging the "for cause" termination.[5]

Personal life

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Tang and his wife, Careylyen, have two children, son Seven and daughter Aylyn (pronounced 'island').[1] He is a Christian[6], and routinely begins press conferences by thanking his "Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."[7] His father is of half-African and half-Chinese heritage, and his mother is Indian (of South Asian descent).[2]

Head coaching record

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Record table
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Kansas State Wildcats (Big 12 Conference) (2022–2026)
2022–23 Kansas State 26–1011–73rdNCAA Division I Elite Eight
2023–24 Kansas State 19–158–10T–9thNIT First Round
2024–25 Kansas State 16–179–11T–9th
2025–26 Kansas State 10–151–11
Kansas State: 71–57 (.555)29–39 (.426)
Total:71–57 (.555)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "K-State Announces Jerome Tang as Men's Basketball Coach". Kansas State Wildcats. March 21, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Green, Arne (March 27, 2022). "Jerome Tang's unconventional journey to become Kansas State's head basketball coach". Topeka Capital-Journal. Archived from the original on July 23, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ Boone, Kyle (March 21, 2022). "Kansas State hires Jerome Tang: Longtime Baylor assistant coach familiar with Big 12". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  4. ↑ Campbell, Marleah (March 21, 2022). "It's official: K-State names Jerome Tang new men's basketball coach". WIBW. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 Thamel, Pete; Borzello, Jeff (February 15, 2026). "Jerome Tang out at Kansas St.; coach to fight for-cause firing". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2026. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
  6. ↑ Mercer, Kevin (March 23, 2022). "Jerome Tang follows God's lead as he becomes Kansas State men's basketball coach". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  7. ↑ Robinett, Kellis (March 24, 2023). "Gotta have (crazy) faith! How Jerome Tang quickly united Kansas State's diverse roster". The Wichita Eagle. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
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