NC State set to hire Justin Gainey as next men's basketball head coach
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Key Points:
- NC State men's basketball has hired Justin Gainey, a former NC State point guard and current Tennessee associate head coach, as its new head coach, marking his first head coaching role.
- Gainey has extensive coaching experience, having worked with programs such as Elon, Appalachian State, Santa Clara, Arizona, Marquette, and Tennessee, where he helped lead the Volunteers to three consecutive Elite Eight appearances.
- Known for his defensive expertise, Gainey has overseen three Top-10 defensive teams in the KenPom rankings during his tenure at Tennessee, including a No. 9 overall defense last season.
- Gainey’s deep ties to NC State and North Carolina, combined with his strong recruiting background, make him a highly anticipated leader for the Wolfpack's basketball program.
