Kansas State men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang has signed a new contract that runs through the 2030-31 season. The deal is structured to ensure Tang’s success and stability at the university, while also protecting the university’s interests if Tang were to leave early.
The contract includes a significant increase in Tang’s annual base salary, which will rise from $3 million to $4.1 million over the course of the agreement. Additionally, Tang will receive bonuses for team performance, with the potential for the contract to be worth up to $28 million if all bonuses are met.
The contract also includes a retention bonus of $200,000 each season Tang remains as coach, paid on May 31 every year. However, if Tang leaves for another coaching position before the contract is finished, he will owe K-State Athletics a significant amount of money, decreasing by $1 million each subsequent season.On the other hand, if K-State decides to part ways with Tang, he would receive a substantial payout.
For example, if he were fired during the 2025-26 season, K-State Athletics would owe him $18,675,000.Tang has been successful in his two seasons at Kansas State, leading the team to the Elite Eight in his first season and a winning record in his second. He has also been active in the transfer portal, bringing in nine new players and generating national attention with the signing of Illinois transfer Coleman Hawkins.
Overall, the new contract is a win-win for both Tang and Kansas State, ensuring his stability and success at the university while also protecting the university’s interests.
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