Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Monday that NC State is finalizing a deal to hire Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey, a former Wolfpack guard.
- Gainey would replace Will Wade, who left last week after one season to return to LSU following NC State’s First Four loss to Texas.
- Athletic director Boo Corrigan held a rapid search that included in-person interviews with Josh Schertz and Bob Richey, with Schertz choosing to stay at Saint Louis and Richey reported out.
- The 49-year-old has spent five seasons under Rick Barnes at Tennessee with a focus on defense and guard development, and this would be his first college head-coaching job.
- Early tasks include assembling a staff and keeping the roster intact with the transfer portal opening in early April, a pressure point for returners and incoming recruits.