Jon Rothstein on Will Wade to LSU Rumors: 'This is a backbreaking development for NC State'
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Key Points:
- LSU is reportedly close to parting ways with current head coach Matt McMahon and is poised to rehire Will Wade, who previously coached LSU from 2017-2022 before being fired amid an FBI scandal.
- The potential return of Will Wade is supported by the expected hiring of Heath Schroyer, former McNeese AD who initially brought Wade back to college coaching, as a senior administrator at LSU, aligning with LSU President Wade Rousse.
- Wade's return to LSU is anticipated to restore the program's national relevance, with expectations of building a top-tier SEC team and competing for Final Four appearances.
- NC State faces a challenging situation as Wade, who revitalized their program in just one season, is likely to leave, forcing the Wolfpack to conduct a head coaching search again shortly after his hiring.
- Potential coaching candidates for NC State include Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey, but the sudden coaching vacancy poses a significant setback for the program's momentum.
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