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Two Key Figures Provide Early Blueprint for Gainey’s Staff

RALEIGH — The Justin Gainey era at NC State got its official start during the new coach's introductory press conference on Wednesday. In a room full of powerful donors, athletic department staff, former and current players and media, two figures loomed large over the future of the men's basketball program.

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NC State Spring Camp Takeaways: Dave Doeren Shares Insights

RALEIGH — There's a different sense of confidence with NC State football as the team steams through its spring practices ahead of a closed-door scrimmage to wrap up the first portion of the offseason.

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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

Analyzing Justin Gainey's NC State Contract

RALEIGH — NC State officially hired Justin Gainey to be the 22nd head coach of the men's basketball program on Tuesday, before he was introduced at the Lenovo Center the following day.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 31

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.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 31

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.

Justin Gainey 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.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 27

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.

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.

Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return

LSU, Will Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit

NC State AD Boo Corrigan uses Philip Rivers quote to throw shade at Will Wade after HC's exit

Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade heads back to LSU

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North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 27

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, Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit

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.

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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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