NC State's Justin Gainey set to hire former Kansas State assistant Matthew Driscoll
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Key Points:
- NC State men's basketball is set to hire Matthew Driscoll, former Kansas State associate head coach and longtime North Florida head coach, as an assistant coach on Justin Gainey's inaugural staff.
- Driscoll brings 16 seasons of Division I coaching experience, including multiple ASUN Championships with North Florida, and recently contributed to Kansas State's high-tempo offense.
- Gainey emphasizes building a staff with a mix of experience and relatability to players, aiming for diverse backgrounds among his assistants.
- The coaching staff also includes Riley Collins, Anthony Goins, Alvin Brooks III, and Bill Comar, with Patrick Stacy expected to be retained in an advisory role.
- Official staff announcements are pending, but the team is rapidly assembling its coaching lineup ahead of Gainey's first season.
