Will Wade ‘paid’ for misdeeds at LSU. Now, he’s thankful for a 2nd power-conference shot at NC State
- Will Wade expressed gratitude for his new role at N.C. State, aiming to restore the basketball program's success after his dismissal from LSU due to recruitment violations.
- N.C. State announced Wade's hiring following a disappointing 12-19 season and aims for NCAA Tournament participation next year.
- Wade acknowledged the past mistakes that led to his firing, stating, 'I paid for it,' and highlighted his commitment to change and improvement.
- Wade plans a passionate approach without arrogance, asserting, 'This is not a rebuild. We're going to be in the top part of the ACC next year.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Will Wade is promising fast success at N.C. State. He also says he's “thankful” for another shot at a power-conference job after his firing at LSU in 2022 amid allegations of recruiting violations. The Wolfpack held…

Will Wade 'paid' for misdeeds at LSU. Now, he's thankful for a 2nd power-conference shot at NC State
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NC State introduces Will Wade as head men’s basketball coach
RALEIGH, N.C (WGHP) — NC State introduced Will Wade as its 21st head coach in program history on Tuesday afternoon. The full press conference can be watched in the player above. Who is Will Wade? Proven winner Wade has experienced massive success in all four of his stops as a head coach thus far in his career, despite being only 42 years old. Wade cut his teeth as an assistant coach at Virginia Commonwealth University and was on staff for VCU's…
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