Uncle Pen
@UnclePen1
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“@UnclePen1’s prescience indicates he has the ear of deep ACC sources.” The Poop Sheet. Was once a top 10 finalist to be NCSU's basketball coach.
Florissant, MO
Joined April 2009
BREAKING: NC State is hiring Tennessee assistant coach Justin Gainey as its next head basketball coach, @PeteNakos reports. https://t.co/VPZxSEE2IY
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NC State AD Boo Corrigan indicates NIL under new Coach Justin Gainey will be 30-40% higher than this year. Estimate $14 million near top of ACC.
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I am being yold Justin Gainey to be offered the NC State job either tonight or tomorrow morning. A new era begins and it will be less sleazy.
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Josh Schertz is the 1st choice for NC State. Boo Corrigan (AD) hopes to get response from Schertz on Monday. He is expecting a big payday - $3.5 million. Second option is alumni Justin Gainey.
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Focus for new NC State coach: Matt Able
Freshman guard from Baltimore
2025-26 stats: 8.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest; 41.6 percent from the field, 35.5 percent from downtown and 79.6 percent from the charity stripe
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FOCUS for new NC State Coach
Paul McNeil Jr.
Sophomore guard from Rockingham, N.C.
2025-26 stats: 13.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game; 43.3 percent from the field, 42.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free-throw line.
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Tennessee coach Rick Barnes on how NC State and other schools schools should be begging assistant coach Justin Gainey, who played and coached for the Wolpack, to be their head coach.
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It appears to be a lock for Justin Gainey at NC State. Gainey is meeting with Corrigan and the top Wolfpack brass tonight, even with Tennessee having an Elite Eight matchup tomorrow. Get’s a huge recommendation from Barnes.
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PI PODCAST: NC State legend Julius Hodge joins us to talk Will Wade’s departure and NC State coaching candidate Justin Gainey 🔗 https://t.co/Qk8OHI7iXE
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Good interview with Justin Gainey, NC State's most likely next coach.
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NC State doesn't have a Coach, but definitely has a class act in @BooCorrigan. He is is the Wolfpack.
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NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan talks about Will Wade's exit and where the basketball program goes from here.
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NC State was conned, but we realize we have one of the greatest ADs ever in Boo Corrigan. What a class act! https://t.co/xl1anKumCv
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Wade, one of college hoops' most polarizing figures, is heading back to LSU.
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Yes, bot farms in Sports are a real thing.
Neither does NC State. The only rumors being spread about him are from Rhode Island fans trying to get him out after going 55–71 in four seasons.
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NC State might be right to listen. @BooCorrigan
The search in ON. 🔍 With Will Wade out the door, the loudest name in the room is Justin Gainey. He’s a @packmensbball legend, a Rick Barnes disciple, and a man who actually understands the weight of the NC State jersey. Is it time for a ‘Homecominng’ in Raleigh? ✌🏾
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While UNC goes out of the family NC State may keep it in the family with Tennessee Associate HC Justin Gainey.
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Will Wade’s $5 million buyout at NC State drops to $3 million after April 1. NC State has one week before an announcement that he is leaving. My sources inside the athletic department feel it is a done deal.
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If Will Wade doesn’t leave it will mean he used LSU for leverage to renegotiate his contract. Either end result is not good for NC State.
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Possible next NC State men’s basketball coach is St. Louis coach Josh Shertz. Rumors are everywhere now and the belief is that Will Wade will be leaving.
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