yall got got

[Edited on March 27, 2026 at 10:33 AM. Reason : sttexan ]

3/27/2026 10:32:40 AM

Where all the updates on candidates and flight trackers? Let’s get this party started again.

3/27/2026 12:32:49 PM

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/inside-will-wade-lsu-return-nil-nc-state-exit/

Quote :

"Josh Schertz, Saint Louis coach: Schertz is probably the most notable name on the list, but it could be tough to land him. Sources told CBS Sports' Matt Norlander his recently signed deal at SLU is likely beyond what NC State could pay, and SLU's NIL is probably also going to be higher than what NC State can do. He's a wish list candidate, but almost certainly not attainable."

Matt Norlander thinks we can't even compete with SLU on Schertz's salary or NIL.

3/27/2026 12:54:17 PM

This is one of those times where not having a football team is an advantage. While their total revenue will obviously be smaller, they don't have to pay a massive football staff and a large roster of players. So it wouldn't surprise me if basketball gets a larger total $ amount of revenue sharing as well as the school having the ability to pay more for a coaching staff.

3/27/2026 1:26:26 PM

Yeah, that's a possibility. It is hard to dig into their numbers because they are private. I saw one number at 12mil for total basketball revenue. But to your point, the school could also just be paying for stuff out of non athletic funds with no intention of having a balanced athletics budget.

If all of that is true, then I'm really feeling like we should just give Justin Gainey his shot. I don't entirely buy the no head-coaching experience arguments. If we end up with a guy that only has head coaching experience at low mid-majors, I don't know if that is really better than Gainey's combined resume.

Also, given the current circumstances, we shouldn't overlook one simple fact. He. Fucking. Wants. The. Job.

3/27/2026 1:56:12 PM

Yeah i was originally like Gainey is 2nd choice, but now i'm on board get him and a great staff and bank NIL

3/27/2026 2:49:55 PM

There are like a billion examples of hugely successful mid-major coaches sucking at high major jobs. Hiring a head coach is far from a sure thing.

3/27/2026 2:58:55 PM

Apparently there was a BoT meeting today with Boo per multiple peoples on twitter, so this might already be done.

3/27/2026 3:05:47 PM

from what i heard last year Boo wanted Oden and the money wanted Wade. look who was right in the end big time .

this time rumor are money wants SLU coach.

3/27/2026 3:20:48 PM

Greg Oden?

3/27/2026 4:12:14 PM

I think he meant Lamar Odom

3/27/2026 4:24:47 PM

Bob Odenkirk?

3/27/2026 4:34:37 PM

Bob Barker?

3/27/2026 4:43:30 PM

No, the Norse god Odin!

3/27/2026 6:57:09 PM

UVA coach Ryan Odom?

3/27/2026 7:57:16 PM

^https://www.reddit.com/r/whoosh/s/4UIRBRStaY

3/27/2026 8:55:22 PM

Throw the bag at Pitino.

3/27/2026 9:15:51 PM

Tennessee on now if anyone wants to scout our next coach.

3/27/2026 11:10:58 PM

In the current landscape I’d rather have a 1 million dollar coach and 10 mil player budget than a 3 million dollar coach and a 8 million player budget. The difference between those 2 coaches won’t beat out having another 2 million to spend on a player.

After all this it’s going to be hard to close the roster cost gap while also overpaying. Gainey wants it, will be affordable (relatively speaking) and use that extra cash to let him build. Then if he has success it will be easier in future to justify paying him while keeping roster budget as high as possible.

We need to change the mindset. It’s like the nfl if you can’t get one of the top 3 qb in the league, don’t spend a fortune on a 8-12 QB. Go cheap on a rookie deal or a retread guy and put pieces around them. Same with college sports, if you can’t hire a top 5 coach in the country just go cheap and throw all the money at the players.

3/28/2026 7:43:19 AM

When Lowe was hired in 2006, he had played for State more recently than Gainey has now. That makes me feel old.

3/28/2026 8:53:00 AM

Fuck you, man

3/28/2026 9:41:24 AM

Plane on the way to St. Louis…

3/28/2026 12:38:56 PM

Plane is in Chicago now and Rick Barnes said hire that man.

3/28/2026 5:41:41 PM

Chicago….Billy Donovan! It’s happening!

3/28/2026 6:38:48 PM

Billy musta said no, latest intel has it in Greenville, SC.

3/28/2026 7:30:32 PM

Rumor is Furman’s head coach. So now 3 possible coaches.

3/28/2026 8:44:42 PM

What if it was a feint and they're actually talking to Brad Brownell?

3/28/2026 9:21:49 PM

I think you mean Brad Stevens. That's why he was so quick to turn down UNC

3/28/2026 9:44:53 PM

Donavan to UNC*???

Gainey to State

3/29/2026 3:30:37 PM

Schertz and I have each removed our names from contention

Quote :

"NEWS: Saint Louis head coach Josh Schertz has withdrawn his name from consideration for the NC State coaching vacancy, sources told me and @PeteThamel. "

quote from the Jeff borzello


As for me removing my name, that was first reported by rwoody

3/29/2026 3:32:28 PM

So it’s going to be Gainey. He’ll have the resources to be successful, let’s hope this isn’t Sidney Lowe 2.0

3/29/2026 3:40:28 PM

Sidney Lowe 2.0 > Will Wade 2.0

3/29/2026 4:37:46 PM

No reason to think it’ll be Lowe 2.0. Lowe had 0 college experience. Lowe was a total desperation hire. It’s not even a comparison.

3/29/2026 4:39:37 PM

Michigan carved up Gainey's defense with ease

Guess they gotta us too, pal

3/29/2026 4:39:40 PM

They do have to us to

3/29/2026 5:25:40 PM

Just got back from the bar. Who's our next coach?

3/29/2026 5:35:51 PM

Sources say it's rwoody.

Those who deny it the loudest are the most likely candidates.

3/29/2026 6:03:41 PM

They could never afford me

Wait til you hear the salary I was asking for




EIGHTY

THOUSAND

DOLLARS

3/29/2026 7:00:26 PM

Now that Tennessee is eliminated, will we wrap this up with a press conference tomorrow?

3/29/2026 8:36:51 PM

^^ make it to the big dance each year, and we'll give you a raise to match inflation. If you make the championship game, we'll double your salary.

3/29/2026 9:13:26 PM

It’s not always about salary, guys. You can negotiate benefits too. Like certain snacks in the snack machine or casual Fridays or whatever.

3/29/2026 9:23:06 PM

Snack machine options is a separate negotiation with DJ's Vending.

3/29/2026 9:26:37 PM

Unless absolutely floored after the first season, restructure after 2 seasons? He will certainly be worth more

3/29/2026 9:28:46 PM

Quote :

"Whats Scooter and Bennerman up to these days?"

LOL, Scooter was our Grainger sales rep a few years ago, but i think he has moved on.

Unfortunately he had to use his real name instead of Scooter

3/30/2026 7:50:41 AM

Gainey in


You guys fucked up my negotiation strategy smh

3/30/2026 9:41:46 AM

justinh524 swooped in at the last minute. Wow. A secret candidate all along.

[Edited on March 30, 2026 at 9:42 AM. Reason : H]

3/30/2026 9:42:21 AM

^^ Sorry they wouldn't go for casual Fridays. It was too big an ask.

3/30/2026 10:07:00 AM

Fastest coaching search ever?

4/1/2026 2:25:55 PM

Last year's was pretty fast, too!

This year's was much slower since Wade essentially took the LSU job in February!

4/1/2026 2:27:15 PM

2026 thread i hardly knew ye

4/1/2026 2:31:41 PM