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Wade's Return: LSU Lands Polarizing Coach Again
26 Mar
Summary
- Will Wade returns to LSU after one season coaching NC State.
- LSU plans to fire current coach Matt McMahon to make room for Wade.
- Wade previously coached at LSU from 2018-2022, facing NCAA infractions.
Will Wade is set to depart from NC State after a single season, with reports indicating his return to LSU. This development is anticipated as LSU intends to dismiss coach Matt McMahon, who failed to secure an NCAA Tournament appearance during his four-year tenure. Wade previously coached at LSU from 2018 to 2022, achieving significant recognition alongside NCAA infractions that resulted in a show-cause penalty.
Wade's tenure at LSU concluded following allegations of NCAA violations, stemming partly from an FBI investigation into college basketball corruption. After a hiatus, he coached McNeese in 2023-24, leading them to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. He then signed a substantial contract with NC State in March, but his time in Raleigh was brief, mirroring a one-and-done season.
Sources suggest that Wade's return to LSU is influenced by the program's NIL and revenue-sharing resources, which are expected to exceed those at NC State. His past association with Louisiana officials, including the governor and LSU's Board of Supervisors chairman, may have also played a role in facilitating this surprising coaching switch.
