Summary
NC State's head coach Will Wade resigned unexpectedly to rejoin LSU, where he coached before. The NC State athletic director, Boo Corrigan, expressed surprise and disappointment over Wade's sudden move. The university now needs to find a new head coach as LSU fills its coaching position.
Key Facts
- Will Wade resigned from NC State after one year to return to coaching at LSU.
- Wade previously coached at LSU from 2017 to 2022.
- NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan said he felt surprised and lied to by Wade's departure.
- Wade led NC State to a 20-12 record before his resignation.
- Wade signed a seven-year contract with LSU.
- LSU fired its previous coach, Matt McMahon, before announcing Wade's hire.
- Wade's return to LSU is notable due to past NCAA violations that led to his earlier firing in 2022.
