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Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 3
5 Things That Should Excite NC State Fans About the 2026-27 Season
RALEIGH — It's a new era for NC State men's basketball, as the university hired Justin Gainey to be the 22nd head coach in program history. After the bitter exit of Will Wade after just one season, Gainey will try to continue the forward momentum established by the previous regime and keep the Wolfpack on the right track in his first season.
Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 2
Justin Gainey's Plan for NC State Recruiting Attack
RALEIGH — While Justin Gainey just arrived at NC State for his homecoming of sorts as the program's new head coach, it was clear that the wheels in his head were spinning long before the wheels of his plane touched down in a place he called home as a young man and while growing up.
Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 1
Veteran Coaches Shares Thoughts on Justin Gainey
RALEIGH — NC State found its new men's basketball coach after an expedited search, landing on Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey. Athletic director Boo Corrigan and the University Board of Trustees made things official on Tuesday, bringing the alumnus home to be the 22nd leader in the program's history.
Wolfpack Skid Reaches Seven, But Avent Sees Path Forward
RALEIGH — The nature of baseball is different than other sports. The ups and downs can be over longer periods and limited opportunities for each player can make slumps snowball.
Wolfpack Tailspin Continues With Seventh-Straight Loss
RALEIGH — NC State baseball went from the No. 14 team in the nation to unranked after a winless week. The hope was that a return home after a tough series against No.
NC State Makes Justin Gainey Hire Official
RALEIGH — The NC State University Board of Trustees affairs committee hosted an emergency session Wednesday to address a personnel decision. The result of the meeting was the official hiring of the next men's basketball coach for the school, with Justin Gainey now the 22nd leader of the Wolfpack in program history.
Gainey Checks the Boxes For Corrigan, NC State
RALEIGH — Just 366 days after he arrived and promised a "reckoning" for college basketball, Will Wade departed NC State after just one season leading the men's basketball program to return to LSU.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31
Will Wade takes parting shot at NC State fans
Will Wade left NC State to return to LSU after just one year, and he took a parting shot at some of the team’s fans on his way out the door. LSU introduced Wade for his second stint as head basketball coach on Monday, and he inevitably discussed the circumstances that led to him leaving NC State one year after being hired.
Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 30
The Impact of the Justin Gainey Hire For NC State
RALEIGH — NC State made things official Monday when it hired Justin Gainey to be the 22nd men’s basketball coach in program history. With the former player
CJ Bailey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 30
Transfer Wide Receiver Gets Strong Review From CJ Bailey
RALEIGH — NC State brought back talented quarterback CJ Bailey for his junior season, but lost several key members of the passing attack to graduation and the transfer portal during the offseason.
College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 29
Former NC State Players Endorse Justin Gainey
RALEIGH — After Will Wade's surprising departure from NC State, the program quickly moved on in an effort to find the next leader of the men's basketball program.
Talented Guard Announces Return to NC State
RALEIGH — After a key loss to the transfer portal in Zamareya Jones, NC State women's basketball got more good news Saturday when freshman guard Destiny "Ky'She" Lunan announced her decision to return to the Wolfpack for her sophomore season, posting the news on social media.
Will Wade's Wolfpack Exit Sparks a Vitriolic Reaction
RALEIGH — Fans gathered outside the General Aviation Terminal at Raleigh-Durham International Airport to watch former NC State men's basketball coach Will Wade greet the donors and administrators from LSU on the tarmac of the private terminal.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / March 27
Five candidates to replace Will Wade as NC State's head coach
Will Wade is headed back to LSU after one season as the men's basketball head coach at NC State. The Wolfpack went 20-14 overall this past campaign and fell in the First Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament to fellow No. 11 seed Texas.
All Signs Point to a Return For Zoe Brooks
RALEIGH — When Zamareya Jones opted for the transfer portal, it became even more important for NC State to retain a handful of other key players, most notably junior guard Zoe Brooks.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26
Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return
It’s official: North Carolina State coach Will Wade is leaving after one season and going back to LSU. Wade will become the new men’s basketball head coach for the Tigers after spending just one season with the NC State Wolfpack.
Jay Bilas News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26
Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade heads back to LSU
The college basketball coaching carousel is spinning out of control, and it continued on Thursday with reports that Will Wade is expected to return to LSU.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 26
LSU, Will Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit
Wade coached at LSU from 2017-22 and was a key figure in an NCAA recruiting scandal that resulted in the arrests of four assistant coaches.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / March 19
49ers hosting Texas A&M star wideout for top-30 visit
The San Francisco 49ers will host Texas A&M standout wide receiver KC Concepcion for a top-30 visit, college football analyst Ryan Fowler reported Thursday. The top-30 visit could signal San Francisco has serious interest in drafting the electric wideout.
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