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Former K-State Hoops Coach Jerome Tang Returning to Baylor
Tang returns to Scott Drew’s Baylor staff after four seasons at Kansas State, where he went 71-57 and reached the Elite Eight in 2023.
- On Tuesday, Jerome Tang finalized a multi-year deal to return to Baylor as associate head coach, reuniting with head coach Scott Drew after a four-year absence.
- Kansas State fired Tang for cause on February 15, 2026, following a postgame outburst in which he described his players' efforts as "embarrassing," though Tang disagreed with the termination characterization.
- Baylor's defensive ratings plummeted since Tang's 2022 departure, falling to 220th in 2023, 187th in 2024, 163rd in 2025, and 242nd in 2026, compared to top-30 finishes during his final three seasons.
- Drew described the reunion as returning to "family," highlighting their shared history leading Baylor to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances during their 19-year tenure together in Waco before Tang departed.
- Returning to Waco, Tang seeks to rebuild his career and bring defensive expertise to a program that has declined significantly since his departure, positioning both coaches to contend nationally again.
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