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Tennessee associate basketball coach Justin Gainey tells players to sub in during an NCAA college basketball game against Gardner-Webb on Dec. 21, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Two Key Figures Provide Early Blueprint for Gainey’s Staff

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Apr 3, 2026

NC State men's basketball coach Justin Gainey speaks during his introductory press conference on April 1, 2026.

Avent, Doeren Offer Opinions on Justin Gainey Joining NC State

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Apr 3, 2026

NC State AD Boo Corrigan, men's basketball coach Justin Gainey and Chancellor Kevin Howell pose at Gainey's introductory press conference at the Lenovo Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

5 Things That Should Excite NC State Fans About the 2026-27 Season

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Apr 3, 2026

Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey during an NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game between Tennessee and Michigan at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.

Justin Gainey's Plan for NC State Recruiting Attack

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Apr 2, 2026

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NC State men's basketball coach Justin Gainey speaks at his introductory press conference in the Lenovo Center on April 1, 2026.

Gainey Quickly Establishes NC State's New Program Identity

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Apr 2, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack ball during the second half of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

3 Current NC State Players Attend Justin Gainey's Introduction

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Apr 2, 2026

NC State men's basketball coach Justin Gainey speaks during his introductory press conference on April 1, 2026.

Analyzing Justin Gainey's NC State Contract

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Apr 1, 2026

NC State AD Boo Corrigan, men's basketball coach Justin Gainey and Chancellor Kevin Howell pose at Gainey's introductory press conference at the Lenovo Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Quick Takeaways From Justin Gainey's NC State Introductory Press Conference

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Apr 1, 2026

NC State AD Boo Corrigan hugs new men's basketball coach Justin Gainey after the announcement of Gainey becoming the new leader of the program on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Veteran Coaches Shares Thoughts on Justin Gainey

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Apr 1, 2026

After just one year at NC State, Will Wade is heading back to LSU, the program that fired him just a few years ago.

Grading Every Men’s College Basketball Head Coaching Hire So Far

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 17, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; The NC State Wolfpack mascot “Mr. Wuf” performs in the first half against the Texas Longhorns during a first four game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

5 Memorable Moments From NC State's 2025-26 Season

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Apr 1, 2026

Tennessee assistant coach Justin Gainey is seen during a game at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

NC State Makes Justin Gainey Hire Official

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Mar 31, 2026

Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey points during an NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Tennessee State Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 20, 2025.

Gainey Checks the Boxes For Corrigan, NC State

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Mar 31, 2026

Tennessee assistant coach Justin Gainey fist bumps assistant coach Rod Clark during a game at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. during a game at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. The Vols beat USC Upstate 96-52.

NC State Nears Gainey Hire With Two Dates Set

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Complete Timeline of the Will Wade Era at NC State

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Mar 31, 2026

Associate head coach Justin Gainey is seen during an NCAA college basketball game between the Missouri Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers in Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. Missouri defeated Tennessee in the final second of the game, 86-85.

One Major Fix Coming to NC State Under Gainey

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Mar 31, 2026

Assistant coaches (left to right) Gregg Polinsky, Rod Clark, and Justin Gainey sit alongside Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes and athletic trainer Chad Newman on the sidelines during the NCAA game against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Saturday, March 9, 2024

Key Players Justin Gainey Could Retain at NC State

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Mar 31, 2026

Wade previously spent five seasons as head men's basketball coach at LSU from 2017-22.

Will Wade Defends Abrupt NC State Exit, Deflects Criticism With Jokes in LSU Return Press Conference

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Mar 30, 2026

UConn guard Braylon Mullins celebrates after making the game-winning three-pointer against Duke in the East Regional final on Sunday.

Braylon Mullins’s Miracle: Ranking the 12 Most Improbable Shots of March Madness

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Mar 30, 2026

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