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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT
« on: May 01, 2024, 02:13:54 PM »I think we can dismiss as a myth the idea that Tang builds a special bond with his players. Maybe Tomlin, but Linton crap on that.
Uncontrolled NIL destroyed the idea of school or coach loyalty when dealing with 18 year old kids.
We are still probably better off with Tang. From the guy I know that has interacted with Tang a few times, Tang has a personality that makes you feel like you both already know each other and is very likable. Same guy told me Reem is even more so like that. Those are great attributes if we have to sell our team to a new 7 or 8 kids annually. Especially if Tang's new contract has a significant NIL component.
This is probably true, I've interacted with Reem twice with my kid and it was the same thing both times. He went above and beyond. Like from just saying, "hey coach Reem" to him immediately running over like he knew us and talking to my kid for a few minutes. Seems like a legit nice dude and that has to resonate with players. Money usually trumps that unfortunately.