Will Wade leaving NC State after one season ‘to go home’ for second stint as LSU head coach
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Will Wade is leaving NC State after one season to return as head coach at LSU, where he previously coached from 2018 to 2022.
- LSU plans to fire current coach Matt McMahon, who has not led the team to an NCAA Tournament appearance in four seasons.
- Wade's return to LSU is influenced by personal ties, financial incentives including NIL and revenue-sharing resources, and support from LSU leadership and Louisiana officials.
- Wade’s previous LSU tenure ended amid NCAA infractions and an FBI investigation, resulting in his firing and penalties, but he rebuilt his reputation with successful stints at McNeese and NC State.
- Despite publicly committing to NC State earlier this year, Wade’s departure highlights his status as a polarizing figure in college basketball and marks a significant coaching shakeup in the SEC.
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