RELEASE: Gainey Announces Five Additions to Men’s Basketball Staff

Key Points:

• NC State men's basketball head coach Justin Gainey announced five new hires for his coaching staff, including four assistant coaches—Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll, Anthony Goins—and Bill Comar as director of operations.
• Alvin Brooks III joins from Kentucky, bringing extensive championship experience from Baylor and Kansas State, including recruiting top NBA talent and contributing to Baylor's 2021 national championship.
• Riley Collins arrives from Tennessee, where he contributed to four Sweet 16 appearances and helped develop All-SEC players, while Matthew Driscoll brings 20 years of head coaching experience, notably as North Florida's winningest coach and a three-time ASUN Coach of the Year.
• Anthony Goins joins after successful stints at Georgia and Boston College, known for developing guard talent and contributing to NCAA Tournament appearances, while Bill Comar brings extensive administrative and coaching experience from programs like Cincinnati, Dayton, and Xavier.
• Gainey emphasized the staff’s commitment to building a program focused on winning championships and developing well-rounded student-athletes prepared for success on and off the court.