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LSU coach Will Wade is pursuing an aggressive roster build, signing former pro RJ Luis Jr. for the 2026–27 season and reportedly planning a lawsuit to overturn NCAA eligibility rules that bar players who sign NBA contracts from returning to college. The move, along with LSU’s pursuit of other European pros, could prompt scrutiny and potentially upend how eligibility and rosters are handled in the NIL era.
ESPN analyst Jay Bilas criticizes the perceived double standards in college athletics around coaching moves, arguing that coaches are routinely poached with little repercussion while players’ pay remains restricted; he points to Will Wade’s return to LSU as an example and calls for NBA-style rules restricting cross‑staff interviews and greater scrutiny of coaching buyouts and resources in college sports.
Justin Gainey declined to comment on NC State's vacant basketball coach position after meeting with NC State representatives in Chicago. The search comes as Tennessee’s season ended with a loss to Michigan in the Elite Eight; NC State is seeking to replace Will Wade, with Gainey—a former NC State player and longtime assistant—appearing as a potential candidate amid ongoing speculation.
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.
Former LSU head coach Will Wade returns to Baton Rouge for a second stint after being fired in 2022 over recruiting violations tied to an FBI wiretap probe, with stints at McNeese State and NC State shaping LSU's trajectory in the NIL era.
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 left NC State after one season to return to LSU in a months‑in‑the‑making deal that reunites him with LSU leadership from his McNeese days. LSU granted Wade a seven‑year contract with a salary around $4 million per year and pledged a substantial NIL/roster budget, while NC State agreed to a roughly $4 million separation payout to part ways with him. The move underscores LSU’s willingness to pay big to land top basketball talent and signals Wade’s turbulent coaching arc continuing after his LSU firing.
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.
Will Wade is leaving NC State after one season to return to LSU as head coach, a move that, if confirmed, would lead LSU to fire Matt McMahon. Wade’s return comes amid his controversial LSU tenure and sanctions history, while his lone year in Raleigh produced a 20-14 record and barely earned an NCAA Tournament berth; NC State’s buyout drops to $3 million on April 1 and could be settled.
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.
Insider Jon Rothstein claims LSU is set to fire Matt McMahon and hire Will Wade, reuniting Wade with the Tigers; the report suggests Wade is the likely next LSU coach barring unforeseen developments, with Heath Schroyer tied to an administrative role, while McMahon’s tenure has been marked by limited NCAA Tournament success.
NC State led by seven late in regulation but couldn’t finish against Notre Dame’s zone, then fell 96-90 in overtime. Will Wade said the team had good looks but failed to drive and draw fouls, shot poorly (3-for-22 after halftime), and let the game slip away, despite Ven being effective and Haralson exploiting matchup edges. The loss extends a rough stretch (four of five) as the Wolfpack chase an NCAA bid, and Wade took responsibility for not being fully prepared.
McNeese coach Will Wade expressed that the federal investigation into illegal payments to players "ruined a lot of people's lives" and called for the NCAA to allow those affected to return to college basketball. Wade, who was previously suspended and fired by LSU, emphasized the impact on others and the changing landscape of college sports with NIL, stating that the punishments were disproportionate to current standards. Despite the challenges, he reflected on the positive aspects of his coaching journey.
The NCAA's recent handling of a cheating case involving LSU football and basketball raises questions about its ability to enforce rules and regulations in college athletics. Despite evidence of under-the-table payments and a wiretapped conversation discussing a "strong-ass offer" of cash, the NCAA largely let LSU off the hook. This calls into question the NCAA's credibility and its ability to handle more complex issues like name, image, and likeness (NIL) and roster tampering. The article suggests that deregulation and realistic plans for the future may be a better approach than relying on the NCAA's ineffective enforcement system.