Will Wade to Become NC State Head Coach After Leaving McNeese – Report

Reports indicate that Will Wade is on track to become the next head coach at NC State. Although no formal announcement has been made, rumors about his impending move have grown stronger as McNeese gears up for its NCAA Tournament match. If confirmed, this development would represent a notable advancement in Wade’s coaching journey. Naturally, fans are eager to learn if these reports are indeed accurate.

In this article, we will delve into the details about whether Wade is moving to NC State.

Will Wade might become NC State head coach, claims report

It’s being said that McNeese’s coach, Will Wade, is expected to take over as head coach at NC State. Reports suggest that Wade has reached a deal with the Wolfpack, but no formal announcement has been made yet. Insiders indicate that once McNeese finishes its participation in the NCAA Tournament, NC State plans to finalize the hiring.

In a press meeting on Wednesday, Wade openly admitted to his talks with NC State. He made clear that he wasn’t attempting to keep anything secret from his players, since the rumors were already being shared on social media platforms. He candidly expressed, “It’s pointless to ignore it and feed them nonsense. They can see through the falsehoods. So, it’s better to just [admit] ‘This is the truth.'” (Based on ESPN report)

Over the course of several years, Wade has amassed a substantial coaching record. During his two-year tenure at McNeese, he steered the team to back-to-back Southland Conference championships and accumulated 57 victories. Before McNeese, Wade spent five seasons with LSU, steering the Tigers to three NCAA Tournament appearances and clinching an SEC regular-season title in 2019. Unfortunately, his time there ended in a scandal as he was dismissed in 2022 after an NCAA inquiry. Prior to LSU, Wade held coaching positions at VCU and Chattanooga, leading VCU to NCAA Tournament appearances.

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2025-03-20 16:10