Who Is Will Wade? NC State's New Head Coach Who Is Replacing Kevin Keatts Who Was Fired Following NC State’s Terrible 2024-2025 Season
Who is Will Wade?
NC State’s new Head Coach who is replacing Kevin Keatts who was fired following NC State’s terrible season finishing with a record of 12-19 this season not making ACC Tournament , NCAA Tournament following making ACC Tournament, NCAA Tournament as well as Final Four a season ago.
Following Will Wade becoming NC State’s new Head Coach replacing Kevin Keatts who was fired NC State Director Of Athletics Boo Coorigan had this to say!
I am excited and proud that Will Wade will be the next head coach for Wolfpack men's basketball,"
I went into this search with an open mind and had great conversations with several outstanding candidates from across the nation. But after speaking extensively with Will and others who know him well, I knew that he was the right leader for the Wolfpack."
He is a tough coach with proven results on the court and he has grown and improved at every coaching stop. He is known for having great relationships with his players and he will hold them, his staff and himself accountable. Will told me that he believes that he can win at NC State … and 'win big.' It didn't take me too many conversations with him to believe it too.""I am beyond excited and honored to be chosen to lead the Wolfpack basketball program," said Wade. "NC State's rich tradition, passionate fan base, and location in one of the best cities in the country make this a destination job and I can't wait to get started. I would like to thank Boo Corrigan and Chancellor Woodson for this awesome opportunity. My family and I look forward to being a part of Wolfpack nation."
"We are thrilled to welcome Will Wade as the new head coach of NC State Men's Basketball," said NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson. "With a proven track record of excellence and a commitment to building a supportive culture for student-athletes, Will is the perfect leader to guide the Pack basketball program to new heights."
A native of Nashville, Tenn., Wade has previously served as head coach at VCU, LSU and McNeese. He brings 11 years of head coaching experience to the Wolfpack and has led his programs to seven NCAA Tournament berths, including appearances in the last five.
Following Will Wade becoming NC State’s new Head Coach following leaving his McNeese Head Coach position following McNeese 74-62 loss to Purdue in second round of NCAA Tournament on Saturday March 22, 2025 Will Wade had this to say about becoming NC State’s Head Coach!
I am beyond excited and honored to be chosen to lead the Wolfpack basketball program. NC State’s rich tradition , passionate fan base and location in one of the best cities in the country to make this a destination job and I can’t wait to get started . I would like to thank Boo Corrigan and Chancellor Woodson for this awesome opportunity . My family and I look forward to be apart of Wolfpack nation.
According to Jadyn Watson-Fisher News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article302636589.html