In critical moments, both on the court and off, the best coaches are those who lead not only in victory but also in defeat. On Saturday, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang displayed everything a program would desire from a leadership perspective.
At the podium, after his club’s loss to Florida Atlantic in the Elite Eight on Saturday night, Tang showcased why he is a coach his players love and respect.
“In the midst of probably one of the toughest things that I have experienced with these guys, if we can't be grateful in these times then all the love and joy we talk about is fraudulent and we are not frauds,” Tang said. “I want to give FAU and their coach a lot of credit, they did a great job. They were tough, they were together and they made big shots, they won the game. This hurts right now, but I wouldn’t trade these guys for 10 or 20 other players or anything in this world. I am so very thankful for the fun and the ride we have had this year.”
