Will Wade's NC State Future Uncertain

0:00On March 25th, rumors are swirling that Will Wade might leave North Carolina state after just one season as men's basketball coach. He signed a six-year contract worth $17 million, $250,000 in March 2025. The Wolfpack finished 20 wins and 14 losses, including a big blow-up victory over North Carolina. The team struggled late, dropping six of their last seven games and falling 68-66 to Texas in the NCAA tournaments, first four. Plan. Still, Wade stayed positive after the loss, saying they'd reset, do better recruiting homework, and build a stronger mix for next year. He made it clear he planned to stick around and win big in Raleigh. Fans and media are buzzing about a possible return to Louisiana State University, where Wade coached from 2017 to 2022. He posted a 105 wins and 51 losses record there, won an SEC title in 2019, and reached the sweet 16. His time ended amid NCAA violations over recruit payments.

1:04Louisiana State has struggled since, with coach Matt McMahon at 60 wins and 70 losses over four years, including a rough 17 and, 55 in conference play, firing him would cost $8 million in buy-out. If Wade leaves North Carolina State before April 1, he'd owe $5.3 million. Sources close to Louisiana State say the job is Wade's if he wants it, with money lined up for the change. He loved his time there and left with unfinished business, especially as the top program in the state. For now, it's all speculation as everyone waits to see his next move.