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NC State reportedly hiring High Point native Justin Gainey as men's basketball coach
Justin Gainey, a former NC State guard and Tennessee associate head coach, is hired to restore stability and leverage his defensive expertise and recruiting skills.
- On Monday, North Carolina State University hired Justin Gainey, former Tennessee Volunteers associate head coach and former Wolfpack guard, as its next men's basketball head coach.
- NC State Athletics Director Boo Corrigan spearheaded the search after Will Wade abruptly departed for LSU last week; Corrigan stated he felt "lied to" by Wade following his single season.
- Gainey brings extensive collegiate assistant experience, serving as Tennessee's defensive coordinator and helping the Volunteers maintain top-tier adjusted defensive efficiency rankings during his five seasons.
- Tennessee coach Rick Barnes endorsed the hire on March 28, saying, "If NC State knew what I knew, they would be begging him to be their next head coach."
- Gainey must stabilize the Wolfpack after a season of inconsistent performance; the team lost six of its final seven regular-season games before the NCAA Tournament First Four loss to Texas.
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N.C. State Hires Vols Assistant Justin Gainey as New Head Basketball Coach
N.C. State has an agreement with Tennessee assistant coach and former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey to lead its men’s basketball program, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school has yet to make a formal announcement. The deal requires approval by the school’s board of trustees to become official, with trustees scheduling an emergency mee…
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NC State reaches deal with Tennessee assistant and ex-Wolfpack player Justin Gainey, AP source says
N.C. State has an agreement with Tennessee assistant coach and former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey to lead its men's basketball program, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.
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