According to a copy of Tang’s contract, he can be fired “for cause” if he does something that brings “public disrepute, embarrassment, ridicule” to Kansas State. Tang said in a statement he disagrees with K-State’s characterization of his firing.

Kansas State is attempting to fire Jerome Tang for cause, but a sports law expert believes it faces a tough battle and a settlement is likely.

Kansas State basketball's attempt to fire Jerome Tang for cause has been widely derided by the basketball world. After a 90-74 win over Baylor with interim coach Matthew Driscoll on the bench, the Wildcats still mentioned Tang several times postgame.

Jerome Tang was “deeply disappointed” when K-State fired him as its basketball coach. A legal fight may ensue.