Everything Jerome Tang said following K-State’s loss to No. 12 Miami

“I am incredibly grateful to coach these young men and to be here at K-State with the best fans in the country. I don’t think the television broadcast did justice to our incredible fans, and for that, I am truly thankful.

I have to admit, I did a poor job in the first half with the game plan. It put us at a disadvantage, and I take full responsibility for that. But thanks to my excellent staff, we were able to make adjustments at halftime, and in the second half, we really saw the Cat’s true potential. We were more aggressive, dominated the offensive glass, and it gave us a chance to win the game. The first half was on me, but the second half showed the resilience and character of our team.”

“Nijel Pack has developed physically and as a player. He was outstanding in the first half and really showcased his talent. We were able to contain him better in the second half, but it was clear that he is a special player.”

“Our team is a tough and resilient group that is growing and learning every day. They have an unwavering spirit and high character, and I am grateful for the opportunity to coach them. We will work on coming back stronger in future games.”

“Cam Carter’s hard work paid off, and his aggressiveness in the second half was admirable. He showed a more complete game and made a significant contribution to the team’s performance.”

“I regret not denying Nijel Pack the ball throughout the game. It was a bad decision on my part, but it’s something we will learn from and improve upon in future games.”

“This game was crucial for our team’s growth. It revealed the potential of some of our players, and we witnessed significant growth and character from multiple guys. We will use this as a stepping stone for future success.”

“In the first half, we struggled with our three-point shots and fell into the opposing team’s pace of the game. However, we made significant adjustments in the second half, which led to better shot opportunities and improved performance.”

“Arthur Kaluma’s willingness to make tough plays and contribute offensively was commendable, and it is something we look forward to seeing more consistently from him in the future. He showed glimpses of his potential, and we believe he will continue to grow and contribute positively to the team.”

“Miami presented a tough challenge with their versatile and unselfish playing style. Their veteran team understands their roles and they are a cohesive unit. We struggled to contain their quick passing game in the first half, but we made adjustments to counter their strengths in the second half.”

“Dai Dai Ames had to miss the game due to a ruling from the referees. Although we missed his presence on the court, it will be a valuable learning experience for him. We will support him through this and help him grow and learn from the experience.”