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Two Approaches Gainey Can Take For the Rest of NC State's Roster

RALEIGH — Since taking over the NC State men's basketball program at the beginning of April, first-year coach Justin Gainey has been busy assembling his first staff, creating a program strategy and identity and putting together his first roster.

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Gainey, NC State Need to Consider Bringing Back Musa Sagnia

RALEIGH — The last time NC State fans saw Musa Sagnia, he fouled out of the First Four loss to Texas in a matter of a few minutes. It was yet another disappointing moment in the only year of the Will Wade era with the men's basketball program.

3 Standouts in NC State Baseball's Series Win Over Miami

RALEIGH — After losing back-to-back ACC series, NC State returned to Doak Field with hopes of fixing its latest shortcomings. Even with a thinner stable of arms in a three-game series against Miami, the Wolfpack did just enough to secure a series win, splitting Friday's doubleheader and then pulling away in a teeter-totter victory on Saturday.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 3

Wolfpack Gets Heroic Bullpen Effort From Anderson Nance

RALEIGH — With a pair of starting pitchers injured, NC State has leaned more on its bullpen than ever before, trusting young arms throughout the last three series.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 2

What the Return of Paul McNeil Means for Justin Gainey's Wolfpack

RALEIGH — For first-year head coach Justin Gainey, there was always one task this offseason that stood out from the rest: Keep Paul McNeil home at NC State.

MLB News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 2

Christian Serrano Already Building His Own Legacy at NC State

RALEIGH — Christian Serrano watched his brother, Eli, be a massive contributor at NC State in 2023 and 2024. During that time, he quickly decided that he wanted to be a part of the Wolfpack when it was time to play college baseball.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 1

Gainey, NC State Turning to Different Transfer Portal Options

RALEIGH — The cupboard was always going to be nearly empty for Justin Gainey after he took over the NC State men's basketball program after former coach Will Wade bolted for LSU.

Wolfpack Baseball Set For Critical ACC Series Against Miami

RALEIGH — After a lengthy road trip, NC State baseball is finally back at home for a while. The Wolfpack needs to get things going in the ACC, sitting at 10-11 since the start of league play back in March.

Dave Doeren News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 30

Dave Doeren's Biggest Priorities for NC State After NFL Draft

RALEIGH — Dave Doeren is entering his 14th season as NC State's head coach, having just led the program to an 8-5 finish in 2025. Numerous key members of last season's roster left the team, 10 of them moving on to the NFL through the draft or signing as undrafted free agents in the hours following the ceremony.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 30

Wolfpack Poised For Another Key Frontcourt Visit

RALEIGH — NC State men's basketball coach Justin Gainey took over a program that had very little hope of retaining any of its players from the 2025-26 season following the departure of former coach Will Wade.

MLB News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 27

Wolfpack Can't Secure Series Win Over Virginia Tech: Critical Observations, Stats

NC State hit the road for another weekend set in dire need of a series win over Virginia Tech. However, the Hokies played the role of spoiler and snatched a pair of victories from the Wolfpack, including Sunday's 5-4 battle that saw the Pack crumble in the eighth inning when it needed to hang on.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 26

Wolfpack Bounces Back in Blacksburg: Stats and Observations

NC State baseball put forth a poor performance at the plate in its 4-0 loss to Virginia Tech in the Friday opener of the three-game series, placing far more pressure on itself in the next two games.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 25

Wolfpack Position Group Depth Charts After Losing Two Players in NFL Draft

RALEIGH — The 2026 NFL Draft saw two players from the 2025 NC State roster selected on Day 3 of the festivities. It's another crop of Pack Pros for fans of the Wolfpack to root for as they begin their next chapters in the league for what many hope is a long time after what they did for the program during their collegiate careers.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / April 24

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Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 23

3 Remaining Portal Needs for NC State Men's Basketball

RALEIGH — Justin Gainey arrived at NC State and immediately started rebuilding a program left disheveled after the messy exit of former coach Will Wade.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 23

Gainey, NC State Set for Non-Conference Matchup With SEC Program

RALEIGH — NC State is in a new era of men's basketball, with program alumnus Justin Gainey taking over the team following just one year of Will Wade running things.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 20

Wolfpack Targeting Shot Blockers in the Transfer Portal

RALEIGH — Justin Gainey is hard at work building his first roster as head coach of his alma mater's men's basketball program, assembling a brand new team at NC State for the 2026-27 season.

MLB News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 19

Wolfpack Responds Against Wake Forest: Key Stats, Observations

NC State baseball allowed 40 runs in the first two games against Wake Forest, putting forth two of its worst efforts of the season to start the series.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 19

Why Justin Gainey's New Backcourt is Ready for ACC Basketball at NC State

RALEIGH — The first NC State roster under first-year coach Justin Gainey continues to come together as the transfer portal season moves along. So far, the Wolfpack has made two critical additions to its backcourt, preparing for the challenges of the 2026-27 season with guard play before any other aspect of the roster.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 18

Gainey, NC State Poised for Busy Weekend of Transfer Portal Visits

RALEIGH — NC State men's basketball needs to get things going during transfer portal season under first-year head coach Justin Gainey. The program earned one commitment a week ago, but has sustained massive losses of production after an uneasy offseason started with Will Wade's surprising departure and 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.

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.

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