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Kansas State Hires Belmont’s Casey Alexander on Five-Year, $3.3 Million Deal

The hire signals a bet on elite talent evaluation after a turbulent 12-20 season.

Overview

  • Kansas State announced Alexander as its new men's basketball coach on March 13, replacing Jerome Tang, who was fired for cause on Feb. 15 and is disputing the decision.
  • Alexander’s contract runs five years starting at $3.3 million for 2026-27 with $50,000 annual base-salary increases through 2030-31.
  • The 53-year-old is 303-180 across 15 seasons at Stetson, Lipscomb and Belmont, with 166 wins and multiple regular-season titles at Belmont including the 2026 MVC crown.
  • Athletic director Gene Taylor lauded Alexander as a top offensive mind and evaluator of talent after the Wildcats finished 12-20 and exited the Big 12 tournament early.
  • Belmont declined a Postseason NIT invitation following Alexander’s departure, as attention turns to possible transfer movement with some Bruins players who have remaining eligibility.