After suffering five losses in a row, the Kansas State Wildcats finally got into a groove and defeated the Utah Utes, 81-78, on Tuesday at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.
But also finding his rhythm was Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang, who went to the stands and danced with the fans to celebrate the Wildcats’ victory.
Head coach Jerome Tang joined the stands after @KStateMBB's win over Utah 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/lPBJcL97uZ
— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) January 21, 2026
Tang and the Wildcats waited a long time to have another win to celebrate.
In fact, that was Kansas State’s first victory since the calendar flipped to 2026 and its first win in Big 12 play, so everyone in the stands had a reason to feel good. Tang, who is 59 years old, may not have the best dance moves, but there was no stopping him from sharing his joy with the fans.
He even tried to teach CBS Sports’ Chris Walker his moves during the postgame interview.
.@KStateMBB head coach Jerome Tang taught @CWalkerSports his dance moves 🕺🤣 pic.twitter.com/GWWeWCpuAX
— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) January 21, 2026
P.J. Haggerty had a night to remember against Utah, as he paced Kansas State with 34 points on 15-for-29 shooting, while David Castillo recorded 20 points on the strength of his 6-for-9 shooting from behind the arc.
One can only imagine what kind of celebration will break out in Manhattan if the Wildcats manage to take down the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday.
Kansas State is 9-10 overall and 1-5 in conference play after its takedown of the Utes.
