Tennessee coach: NC State should hire Justin Gainey
NC State is searching for a new men's basketball coach after Will Wade left for LSU, and Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey is a top candidate. Gainey, a former NC State player, has been endorsed by Tennessee coach Rick Barnes and other notable figures, and is set to meet with NC State officials.
NC State's search for a new men's basketball coach is underway. The school is looking to replace Will Wade, who left for LSU after one season. Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey is a top candidate and met with NC State officials in Chicago. Gainey is a former NC State player and has been endorsed by Tennessee coach Rick Barnes. He has been the associate head coach at Tennessee since 2021. NC State officials also met with Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz, but no job offer has been made yet.
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