Will Wade is returning to LSU
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Key Points:
- Will Wade has been rehired as LSU's head basketball coach, replacing Matt McMahon, who has not yet been formally informed of his firing.
- Wade's return to LSU comes after his $5 million buyout at NC State dropped to $3 million on April 1, facilitating the move.
- McMahon struggled during his tenure, finishing 1-4 against Kentucky and failing to make the NCAA Tournament in four seasons, including a last-place SEC finish in 2026.
- Wade previously coached LSU from 2018-2022, compiling a 266-119 record over 12 years and was known for closely contested games against Kentucky.
- NC State now faces the challenge of replacing Wade amid a competitive coaching market, with North Carolina also searching for a new coach after firing Hubert Davis.
