Wade's Quick Exit: N.C. State to LSU

0:00It's March 27, I'm Corey with the story, and this is Durham News today. Local news powered by AI. Will Wade is making a quick exit from NC State back to LSU after just one season as head basketball coach. The Wolfpack went 20 wins and 14 losses overall, with a 10-8 record in Atlantic Coast conference play. They made the NCAA. Tournament but lost in the first four last week. This marks the shortest coaching stint in program history. Wade's got wind of the move early and turned to flight tracking apps to follow his private jet from Baton Rouge. It took off around 3.19 pm, Eastern Time on Thursday, and touched down at Raleigh Durham about 5.12 pm. But Wade beat it there, driving his red NC State SUV right onto the tarmac with his wife and daughter, who were already sporting LSU gear. NC State supporters showed up in force, booing loudly and shouting as he pulled up. Staff cleared the area and even called police to keep things calm. Meanwhile, when the plane landed in Louisiana, LSU administrators and fans greeted Wade and

1:05his family with hudds at the private terminal. Wade coached at LSU from 2017 to 2022 before getting fired over recruiting investigations. His return comes one year and one day after his NC State intro press conference. Athletic director Boo Corrigan said he was shocked, believing Wade's earlier promises to stay. LSU sealed the deal with a social media video called The Return, shortly after landing and they've already hired Heath Shroyer as a senior. Administrator for men's basketball, with Wade back in the fold, both programs now shift focus to what's next on the court.