Matt Holt has been appointed director of scouting for the NC State men’s basketball program, a move announced in April 2026 that signals the Wolfpack’s intent to reinforce its analytical staff.
Holt’s career spans multiple levels of college basketball, from a student‑manager role at Northeastern University to stints as an assistant at Division III Rhode Island College and Division II University of New Haven.
Power‑conference pedigree
He spent six seasons at Nebraska as video coordinator and three seasons at Georgia Tech as director of player personnel, experiences that gave him extensive exposure to high‑level competition and operational workflows.
Holt also returned to Northeastern as director of basketball operations for three seasons, during which the Huskies posted at least 18 wins in two years and earned a berth in the 2015 NCAA Tournament.
Beyond his on‑court résumé, Holt holds a master’s degree in management of sports industries from the University of New Haven and a master’s in educational administration from Nebraska, underscoring a blend of scholarly and practical training.
His reputation for deep opponent scouting, video breakdown and program operations is expected to translate into more precise scouting reports and a smoother preparation process for the Wolfpack’s demanding conference slate.
Coach Justin Gainey, who announced the hire, highlighted Holt’s professionalism, reliability and work ethic as qualities that will help the program maintain a competitive edge as it pursues postseason contention.