Social media reacts to Kansas State basketball firing Jerome Tang

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MANHATTAN — Kansas State basketball has had a knack recently for being a talking point on social media. The Wildcats were the top topic, once again, after the school decided to fire Jerome Tang.

K-State announced Tang's firing on Sunday, Feb. 15, stating it was for cause. The characterization of his firing has sparked further discussion on social media, while Tang has also released a statement saying he would fight it.

The Wildcats' fanbase is happy with the decision, as frustration had built over the last two seasons. National voices agree that Kansas State and Tang were trending toward parting ways, but it's hard to find many who agree with the "for cause" label.

Here is the social media reaction to Kansas State's decision to part ways with Tang.

On3 breaks Jerome Tang's firing​

BREAKING: Kansas State has parted ways with head coach Jerome Tang, @PeteNakos & @JoeTipton report.https://t.co/geqKVghezcpic.twitter.com/PiyjB7nZP4

— On3 (@On3) February 16, 2026

ESPN's Myron Medcalf​

Why would you want the Kansas State job after this? Can't get upset and go off on your team? Team was losing. Jerome Tang knew how bad it was. And it was bad. But taking his buyout over a heated press conference should make every viable candidate tell their agents to think twice.

— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) February 16, 2026

The Athletic's Sam Vecenie​

Definitely think firing Tang makes a ton of sense for Kansas State. Haven't seen much reason to believe in him turning that thing around since the Elite 8 run. Not sure anyone has made consistently worse transfer decisions in recent years.

Not sure that chasing the buyout is the…

— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) February 16, 2026

Outkick's Dan Dakich​

Jerome Tang is being fired for saying players disrespected the program and they were going to have a 6am practice???
Geezus…

— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) February 16, 2026

'Trooper Ben'​

It is hard not to pause and think about the human side of moments like this…

I cannot imagine the weight @CoachJTang may be carrying right now. A career shift is never easy. It brings conversations at home, uncertainty, and decisions that affect family and staff who may choose… pic.twitter.com/LKNwPPhxNf

— Trooper Ben (@TrooperBenKs) February 16, 2026

CBS Sports' Matt Norlander​

Kansas State will try to fire Tang for cause, per a source.

Owed more than $18 million otherwise.

Expect a major legal battle in the month to come, if the sides don't otherwise opt to settle for something between $0 and $18 million-plpus. https://t.co/8atdZBbt6O

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) February 16, 2026

The Field of 68​

Discussing Kansas State parting ways with Jerome Tang now with @GoodmanHoops

After Dark is LIVE https://t.co/RgzBc4yA4Ghttps://t.co/FVTTHOnOxb

— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) February 16, 2026

Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at [email protected]

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