Homecoming in Raleigh: NC State board approves hiring of Justin Gainey as men's basketball coach
The NC State Board of Trustees has approved the hiring of Justin Gainey as the school's next men's basketball coach, replacing outgoing coach Will Wade. Gainey, a former NC State player, has been an associate head coach at Tennessee and will be introduced at a news conference on Wednesday.
The NC State Board of Trustees voted to approve Justin Gainey as the school's next men's basketball coach. Gainey replaces Will Wade, who left NC State to accept the LSU job. Gainey has been an associate head coach at Tennessee since 2021 and played for NC State from 1996 to 2000. He will be introduced at a news conference on Wednesday. Gainey's hiring comes after a quick search by Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan. The NC State basketball program is looking to move forward after a late-season swoon and Wade's hasty exit.
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