Kansas State fires coach Jerome Tang

Four days after going on a postgame rant about how "very few" of his players would return next season, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang learned he will not be back next year.

Kansas State fired Tang on Sunday as the Wildcats (10-15, 1-11 Big 12) have ridden a six-game losing streak into a share of last place with Utah.

"This was a decision that was made in the best interest of our university and men's basketball program," athletic director Gene Taylor said in a statement. "Recent public comments and conduct...