Is Jerome Tang on THIN ICE at Kansas State? With roster struggles, transfer portal misses, and rising fan frustration, the pressure is building fast in Manhattan. In today’s episode, we break down why 2025 is a make-or-break year for Tang — from his $18 million buyout to recruitment failures and the future of key players like David Castillo. We also examine Athletic Director Gene Taylor’s role, the financial implications of keeping Tang, and whether the Wildcats can still make a postseason run. 🔥 Is a major shakeup coming to Kansas State basketball? 🔎 Topics Covered: Tang’s buyout and contract pressure Transfer portal failures and recruiting issues David Castillo’s impact and development Gene Taylor’s future decision Can K-State make the NCAA Tournament in 2025? 📢 Sound off in the comments: Should Tang be on the hot seat? 👊 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more K-State breakdowns every week! Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Big 12 Conference: Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Locked on Kansas State