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Coach Tang Blasts NCAA for Hurting Kansas State Roster

1/29/2026

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Jerome Tang, Kansas State University head coach, criticized the NCAA for frequent changes to eligibility and transfer rules.
The Kansas State Wildcats sit last in the Big 12 with a 10-11 record amid injuries.
Tang says rule changes have prevented him from retaining or signing key players, hurting roster-building.
Despite the 2023 Elite Eight run, the program is on track to miss the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive year.

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Jerome Tang, Kansas State University head coach, criticized the NCAA for frequent changes to eligibility and transfer rules.
The Kansas State Wildcats sit last in the Big 12 with a 10-11 record amid injuries.
Tang says rule changes have prevented him from retaining or signing key players, hurting roster-building.
Despite the 2023 Elite Eight run, the program is on track to miss the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive year.