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K-State Coach Jerome Tang Gets the Headlines, but Nate Heise Is Story of ISU's Blowout Win
Coach Jerome Tang credits Iowa State's superior play for Kansas State's third-worst home loss, standing firm with his players despite a 10-12 season record.
- On Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, Kansas State lost 95-61 to No. Iowa State at Bramlage Coliseum, and Jerome Tang, Kansas State head coach, defended his players without offering broader explanations.
- Iowa State's speed and strength created the margin, with a 22-4 run and a 20-2 surge that left Kansas State trailing by as many as 32.
- At the press conference Tang said `I don't want to expand on it` and framed remarks as directed at his players rather than the fans.
- As a result, scrutiny from frustrated fans and media mounted, with the Wildcats' record dropping to 10-12 overall and 1 in Big 12 play, prompting increased pressure on Tang.
- Tang is publicly standing with his players and defending locker-room cohesion amid questions about the Kansas State Wildcats program’s direction, including a $18.675 million buyout figure and a third-straight year without an NCAA Tournament.
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Sioux City JournalK-State coach Jerome Tang gets the headlines, but Nate Heise is story of ISU's blowout win
Amid all the noise, the performance by ISU guard Nate Heise can’t be overlooked. K-State coach Jerome Tang didn’t.
·Waterloo, United States
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