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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

Tim Capurso

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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

Feb 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Will Wade directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

LSU Basketball's Will Wade Breaks Down Historic Decision to Depart NC State Program

Zack Nagy

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Mar 30, 2026

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Mar 12, 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

Will Wade Fires Back at NC State Fans at LSU Intro

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 30, 2026

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.

The Facts the Justin Gainey Critics are Ignoring

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 30, 2026

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

The Impact of the Justin Gainey Hire For NC State

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 30, 2026

Tennessee Assistant Basketball Coach Justin Gainey during the NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and UT Martin Skyhawks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021

NC State Hires Justin Gainey as Next Men’s Basketball Coach

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Saint Louis Billikens head coach Josh Schertz reacts in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Why Josh Schertz Declined NC State's Unofficial Offer

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins head coach Bob Richey in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Another Candidate is Out of the NC State Coaching Search

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Saint Louis Billikens head coach Josh Schertz reacts in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines during a second-round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Top Candidate Withdraws Name From NC State Opening

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 29, 2026

Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey points during a 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.

Tennessee Basketball Coach Interviews for College Opening

Caleb Sisk

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Mar 29, 2026

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

Former NC State Players Endorse Justin Gainey

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 29, 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

NC State Visits 3 Coaches During Saturday's Coaching Carousel Marathon

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 29, 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 the Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Former NC State Assistant Lands Head Coaching Job

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins head coach Bob Richey conducts a press conference during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

New Candidate Emerges in NC State's Coaching Search

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 29, 2026

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes with assistant coaches Justin Gainey and Rod Clark during the NCAA college basketball game against Missouri on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Everything Rick Barnes Said About Justin Gainey, NC State

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 29, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack athletic director Boo Corrigan before the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the Marquette Golden Eagles at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Flight Tracking NC State During the Coaching Search

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 28, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners guard Zya Vann (3) knocks the ball away from NC State Wolfpack guard Destiny Lunan (7) during a women's college basketball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the NC State Wolfpack at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Oklahoma won 103-98.

Talented Guard Announces Return to NC State

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 28, 2026

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