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The NC State Wolfpack moved on from Kevin Keatts as head coach on March 9 after eight seasons with the program. It was a brutal season for the Wolfpack, as they missed out on the NCAA Tournament completely.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19

Will Wade addresses rumors tying him to NC State job

Will Wade on Wednesday addressed the rumors tying him to the NC State job. NC State needs a new coach after deciding to fire Kevin Keatts, who had coached the program since 2017.

College Basketball News / Pack Insider / March 19

NC State Head Coaching Search: An Update on the College Basketball Head Coaching Carousel

The college basketball head coaching carousel continues to spin, and with each rotation, things become a little clearer. NC State’s top candidate to replace Kevin Keatts as head coach of the Wolfpack is McNeese State’s Will Wade.

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College Basketball News / The Spun / March 19

Will Wade Had Telling Response To NC State Coaching Rumors

Before leading McNeese State into the men's NCAA tournament, Will Wade addressed rumors of another school pursuing him. Last week, NC State fired Kevin Keatts a year after he steered the Wolfpack to the Final Four.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 19

Is There Enough Time for West Virginia to Steal NC State's Top Coaching Target?

There are a handful of top-notch mid-major coaches who will be coaching in the NCAA Tournament this week and for some of them, it could be there last game(s) at their current post.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 15

NC State basketball visits with Will Wade for HC opening after Kevin Keatts firing

North Carolina State basketball is looking for a new head coach, and a famous name is entering the mix. McNeese State basketball coach Will Wade met with the Wolfpack about the job, per college basketball reporter Jeff Goodman.

College Basketball News / Rocky Top Talk / March 13

Justin Gainey connected to the NC State opening

A natural fit. Just one season after a magic run to the Final Four, Kevin Keatts is out at NC State. The Wolfpack couldn’t back up that success this season, posting just a 12-19 record.

College Basketball News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / March 10

UVA Basketball Coach Search: Kevin Keatts' Firing Spins the Carousel Again

This year's edition of the college basketball coaching carousel essentially began when Tony Bennett announced his retirement last October, just a couple of weeks before the season began.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Why NC State Fired Kevin Keats and Analyzing Candidates For Next Wolfpack’s Coach?

The NC State Wolfpack are the latest Power-5 conference team looking for a new coach after dismissing Kevin Keatts earlier today. Keatts dismissal comes one year after the 52-year-old led the Wolfpack to an improbable Final Four berth and eight seasons in Raleigh.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9

College basketball coach fired 1 year after Final Four run

One year after leading his team to the Final Four, Kevin Keatts is out of a job. NC State confirmed Sunday that Keatts has been fired after eight seasons on the job.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 9

NC State Fires Basketball Coach One Season After Final Four Run

On Sunday morning, NC State Athletics announced that they are moving on from head coach Kevin Keatts after eight years with the program. The move comes just one season after NC State’s historic 2024 NCAA Tournament run, which resulted in the team advancing to the Final Four.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Major College Basketball Program Fires Head Coach One Season After Final Four Appearance

The NCAA basketball scene will soon head into conference tournaments before shifting toward the race to the Final Four. Last year's Final Four featured

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 9

Notre Dame's ACC Rival Seeks New Basketball Coach

It's incredible how quickly things can change in college sports and a Notre Dame rival is now officially looking for a new head basketball coach. Kevin Keatty, who led North Carolina State to a 7-3 mark against Notre Dame over his eight seasons with the Wolfpack, has been relieved of his duties.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 9

NC State basketball fires Kevin Keatts after nightmare season

Just one year ago, NC State basketball was one of the best stories in all of sports. 12 months later, a disaster of a season has finally come to an end, and a final decision has been made on the future of head coach Kevin Keatts.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Former Final Four Coach in Danger of Losing Job Before NCAA Tournament Begins

Few coaches are afforded the luxury of a down year in college basketball. With much of the head coaching old guard moving on in recent years, like Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, Syracuse's Jim Boeheim, WVU's Bob Huggins, UConn's Jim Calhoun, UNC's Roy Williams and so on, the days of earning something akin to tenure is very difficult.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 22

Rested NC State looks to shake off rust vs. Rider

North Carolina State has had time to assess some of its recent shortcomings, and with the bulk of the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule approaching, Sunday would be a good day for coach Kevin Keatts to get a look at his refreshed team.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 17

NC State to employ depth against Colgate

North Carolina State has been winning and learning at the same time, and that's a combination that coach Kevin Keatts is savoring. The Wolfpack will play their fourth consecutive game at home when Colgate visits Monday night in Raleigh, N.C.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / October 9

Watch: NC State's Kevin Keatts On ACC Being Overlooked In March

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5, 2024

Final Four best bets and odds: Our staff’s 4 picks for Saturday 4/6

There are just three college basketball games left, but two No. 1 seeds, a "Cinderella" No. 11 seed and an explosive, fast offense remain. And to put the cherry on top, there's plenty of betting value on the board.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 6, 2024

NC State vs. Purdue Final Four odds, pick, prediction for Saturday, 4/6: Is Wolfpack's run over?

The Final Four is finally here in bright and sunny Phoenix, Arizona, where the Purdue Boilermakers look to end the NC State Wolfpack's miraculous run.

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