Wade Returns to LSU, Leaves NC State

0:00Will Wade's one-year stint as head coach at North Carolina State is over. Just 366 days after his big introduction, sources say he's heading back to Louisiana State University for their top job. LSU plans to fire their current coach, Matt McMahon, after a rough season. Wade hit all his early goals at North Carolina State. The Wolfpack finished in the top half of the Atlantic Coast Conference, posted a 20-win record, and made the NCAA tournament. But whispers about his exit started during the conference tournament, and grew louder after a first round loss. Fans and insiders knew Wade had baggage from his past. He coached LSU from 2017 to 2022, until getting fired over recruiting violations tied to old rules that no longer apply. He bounced back with two strong years in McNeese State, winning conference titles and reaching the tournament both times. Connections pulled him back to LSU. Their president and athletic director have ties to Wade's recent stops, and they're even eyeing his McNeese boss for a key role.

1:03At North Carolina State, his team faded late with an eight-law skid, barely sneaking into the playing game before falling to Texas. Coaching carousels never stopped spinning, and Wade's already talking roster upgrades wherever he lands next. Expect quit moves to lock him in before his buyout drops on April 1st. Stay informed with Durham News Today, AI-powered updates.