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Kansas State Hires Casey Alexander as New Basketball Coach

3/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Kansas State University named Casey Alexander as the new head men's basketball coach, succeeding Jerome Tang.
Casey Alexander, 53, has over 15 years of coaching experience with 303 wins and four conference titles, including his Belmont tenure.
He signed a five-year contract worth $17 million, starting at $3.3 million for the 2026-27 season.
Alexander aims to revitalize the program after a 12-20 season.

History

Historical Context

In 1982, the NCAA implemented scholarship limits for men's basketball, significantly altering recruitment strategies across college athletics. Kansas State University, competing in the Big 12 Conference, has faced challenges against rivals like Kansas and Texas. The recent hiring of Casey Alexander, following a 12-20 season, reflects a broader trend of universities investing heavily in experienced coaches to improve performance, with contracts reaching $17 million.

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Story summary

Kansas State University named Casey Alexander as the new head men's basketball coach, succeeding Jerome Tang.
Casey Alexander, 53, has over 15 years of coaching experience with 303 wins and four conference titles, including his Belmont tenure.
He signed a five-year contract worth $17 million, starting at $3.3 million for the 2026-27 season.
Alexander aims to revitalize the program after a 12-20 season.

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