Kansas State made a change at head coach for its men's basketball program on Sunday.
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Kansas State has fired men's basketball head coach Jerome Tang for cause. The school informed him of its decision during the evening hours on Sunday.
The decision was announced days after Tang's press conference last, where he said his players didn't deserve to wear the school's uniforms after their performance in the 91-62 blowout loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats, per USA Today.
Thamel later reported that Tang plans to fight Kansas State for the cause of firing. He's owed $18.67 million, per his contract. He was also making $3.2 million this season.
“I am deeply disappointed with the university’s decision and strongly disagree with the characterization of my termination," Tang told Thamel.
Tang was the head coach at Kansas State for the last four seasons, compiling a 71-57 overall record. His best season came in 2022-23 when he led the Wildcats to the Elite Eight in the 2023 NCAA Tournament and a 26-10 overall record.
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The Wildcats are 10-15 this season and are currently on a six-game losing streak. They're also only 1-11 in Big 12 play this season. They're coming off a 78-64 loss at the hands of the Houston Cougars on Saturday.
The Wildcats will have their next game this Tuesday against the Baylor Bears. It will be their first game without Tang as the head coach. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2.