Kansas State's meltdown loss to the Stockers can be attributed to many on the team. But it was coach Jerome Tang who was the center of the criticism Saturday night. This is the second time in the last three games where the Wildcats were outdone dramatically in the second half.

Tang compared the K-State/Wichita State rivalry to the Big 12/Big East Battle, of which he is not a fan. He would rather have complete control over his team’s non-conference schedule on a yearly basis than play a matchup concocted by conference officials.

I can’t go on my phone without people wishing the worst for me,” said a K-State player. “Not just for me, but for our team. And it devastates me.”

The Kansas State Wildcats had their best offensive performance in school history against UAPB on Dec. 1. They've been winless since. Their one-half performances illustrate the three losses, whether they were blown out in the second half or came back from lackluster starts.

Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang is not convinced that extending a series with Wichita State is in the Wildcats' best interest.

Achor Achor's dismissal from Kansas State basketball underscores a consistent issue that Jerome Tang must address before it's too late.