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Baseball America breaks down the 2026 NCAA baseball bracket reveal, praising UCLA and Georgia Tech for favorable regional paths and NC State’s at‑large bid while Mercer’s omission stings mid‑majors; notes brutal draws for Nebraska and North Carolina and discusses how scheduling, resume metrics, and power-conference dominance shaped the field.
NC State named Chris Hart the 17th head coach of the Wolfpack baseball program, elevating him after 22 years on the staff; a renowned recruiter and former associate head coach, Hart has overseen top-five recruiting classes, 32 MLB draft picks, and players like Trea Turner, and was 2021 Baseball America National Assistant Coach of the Year; he pledges to build on the program's continued excellence and thanks former head coach Elliott Avent.
Elliott Avent, NC State’s longtime head coach, announced his retirement after 30 seasons leading the Wolfpack, leaving as the program’s all-time winningest coach with 1,103 wins at NC State and a legacy of NCAA tournament success and player mentorship.
Parents and families were blocked from NC State’s Friday night Department of Biological Sciences graduation at Reynolds Coliseum after the venue reached occupancy limits, leaving some attendees outside while others watched a livestream from nearby Talley Student Union; the university offered no immediate details on capacity or ticketing, and some graduates’ families had traveled from abroad to attend.
The Cleveland Browns selected wide receiver KC Concepcion with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Concepcion, 21, played for NC State before transferring to Texas A&M in 2025, posting 61 receptions for 919 yards and 9 touchdowns last season (first-team All-SEC) and adding two punt returns for TDs. Cleveland previously picked Spencer Fano at No. 9 and traded No. 6 to the Chiefs for extra third- and fifth-round picks, addressing two offensive needs in tackle and receiver.
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.
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.
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.
NC State announced Justin Gainey, a former Wolfpack guard and current Tennessee associate head coach, as head coach, and former players and coaches quickly voiced strong support, calling it the right hire at the right time.
NC State is poised to hire former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey as its next men’s basketball coach, returning to his alma mater after three seasons as Tennessee’s associate head coach; the move follows Will Wade’s abrupt departure to LSU and has support from NC State legends and administrators.
NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan is leading the Wolfpack’s search for a new men’s basketball coach after Will Wade left for LSU. Drawing on last year’s experience, Corrigan did not hire a search firm, and Saturday featured a long day of interviews as the program moves toward its next leader.
NC State AD Boo Corrigan is seeking a new men’s basketball coach after Will Wade left for LSU, choosing not to hire a search firm and leaning on lessons from last year’s process; an updated hot board highlights rising top targets and new candidates as the Wolfpack narrows its coaching search.
Will Wade is returning to LSU to take over the Tigers as head coach for a second time, following the firing of Matt McMahon.
NC State is conducting a high-profile basketball coaching search to replace Will Wade, with athletic director Boo Corrigan guiding the process. Several candidates are under consideration, and a frontrunner is beginning to emerge as Corrigan aims for a swift, efficient hire.
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.