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Gainey fills NC State basketball staff with five seasoned hires
sports15 hours ago

Gainey fills NC State basketball staff with five seasoned hires

NC State head coach Justin Gainey announced five new hires for the men’s basketball program: four assistant coaches—Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll and Anthony Goins—and Bill Comar as director of operations. The hires bring extensive experience from programs including Kentucky, Baylor, Tennessee, Georgia, North Florida, Boston College, Clemson, Yale and Xavier, and are framed around winning and developing players on and off the court to build a championship-ready program.

via HoopDirt|
#basketball#coaching-staff#college-basketball
Gainey Assembles Five-Coach Cadre to Elevate NC State Hoops
sports1 day ago

Gainey Assembles Five-Coach Cadre to Elevate NC State Hoops

NC State head coach Justin Gainey announced five hires to his men's basketball staff: four assistant coaches—Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll, and Anthony Goins—and Bill Comar as director of operations, each bringing extensive Division I experience and a track record of program-building to help develop players on and off the court as the team aims for championships.

via Inside Pack Sports|
#basketball#coaching-staff#college-basketball
Gainey-Guided Defense Meets Goins-Driven Tempo at NC State
sports1 day ago

Gainey-Guided Defense Meets Goins-Driven Tempo at NC State

NC State hires Justin Gainey to implement a defense-first system inspired by his Tennessee tenure, while Anthony Goins arrives from Georgia to run a fast, efficient offense; the two are expected to blend pack-line defensive discipline with a quicker, transition-friendly attack, aided by analytics. The strategy targets physical, high-IQ players and a lead guard who can drive, kick, and shoot, potentially elevating the Wolfpack's pace in the ACC without sacrificing defensive rigor.

via Pack Insider|
#anthony-goins#college-basketball#defensive-philosophy
Wade Returns to LSU as McMahon’s Fate Remains Unclear
sports16 days ago

Wade Returns to LSU as McMahon’s Fate Remains Unclear

LSU is reportedly bringing back Will Wade to replace Matt McMahon, with McMahon not yet formally notified as talks and a decision loom. Wade’s NC State buyout drops to $3 million on April 1, and the two sides had discussions but apparently did not reach an agreement as of publication. Wade would return to the SEC to renew a rivalry with Kentucky, while McMahon’s four-year run at LSU has been marred by NCAA Tournament absence and a 15-17 (3-15) finish in 2026.

via On3|
#buyout#lsu-tigers#matt-mcmahon
Caldwell shoulders fault as Tennessee’s NCAA run ends in the first round
sports21 days ago

Caldwell shoulders fault as Tennessee’s NCAA run ends in the first round

After Tennessee's 76-61 loss to NC State in the first round, coach Kim Caldwell took ownership of a disappointing season, saying she abandoned the team’s pressing identity with a plan B that hurt rotations and consistency, and calling this the worst year of her coaching career while stressing the need to rebuild with character as the program considers roster changes.

via On3|
#coaching#nc-state#ncaa-tournament
Pack Portal Plan: Paul McNeil Jr. Tops NC State’s Return Targets
sports-college-basketball23 days ago

Pack Portal Plan: Paul McNeil Jr. Tops NC State’s Return Targets

As portal season nears, NC State is expected to bring back at most two players from this year’s roster. Seniors Copeland, Lubin, Williams, Holloman, and Ebube won’t return, while Allen Breed’s eligibility remains unclear. The clear priority is Paul McNeil Jr, viewed as a future star and the staff’s top return target; Matt Able seems unlikely due to McNeil’s rise and the addition of Cole Cloer; Zymicah Wilkins has about a 60% chance to stay, Alyn Breed’s status is uncertain, and Colt Langdon could move to a lower level for minutes. Deng, Arceneaux, and Musa are not expected to stick without significant pay cuts. NC State plans to add at least five players via the portal to rebuild a more versatile guard-driven roster and culture under head coach Will Wade.

via Pack Insider|
#college-basketball#nc-state#paul-mcneil-jr
Lady Vols Lock 44th Straight NCAA Bid, Set for NC State Rematch
sports26 days ago

Lady Vols Lock 44th Straight NCAA Bid, Set for NC State Rematch

Tennessee earned its 44th consecutive NCAA Tournament bid as a No. 10 seed in the Fort Worth Regional and will play NC State in the first round in Ann Arbor, a rematch of their season opener. The Lady Vols, 16-13, boast a storied NCAA legacy (eight titles, 133-35 in NCAA play); NC State is 20-10 this season. Michigan hosts the region, and UT-NC State will meet for the 18th time, with UT leading the series 12-5.

via University of Tennessee Athletics|
#first-round#march-madness#nc-state