Wade Returns to LSU, Leaves NC State

0:00On March 26, Will Wade is heading back to Louisiana State University after just 366 days as head coach at North Carolina State. Reports confirmed Thursday morning that he's leaving the Wolfpack for LSU, wrapping up a short stint marked by one memorable photo pose mimicking, Jimmy Valvano, and a tough loss in Dayton. Earlier this week, Wade met with NC State Athletic Director, Bu Corrigan, to hear a final pitch from the program. Despite turning it down, he'll board a flight to Batterouche today to take over at his new school. Throughout the season, Wade often spoke highly of his set up at NC State and seemed locked in for the long haul. Looking back, fans now wonder if those comments came with a big unspoken caveat, highlighting the uncertainties that come with hiring coaches. The move has sparked mixed feelings among Wolfpack supporters, blending disappointment with a touch of dark humor over how quickly things flipped. It underscores the high stakes gamble schools take and the coaching carousel. Now, NC State dies right back

1:00into another search for a head coach, as the cycle spins on without pause.