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North Carolina State’s men’s basketball program has chosen to walk away from the second half of its scheduled home‑and‑home series with Virginia Commonwealth University, opting instead to honor the buyout clause in the original agreement.
A legal battle between North Carolina State University and Louisiana State University has emerged after allegations that LSU may have induced basketball coach Will Wade to break his contract, prompting a multi‑million dollar settlement and a broader inquiry into collegiate recruiting practices.
The Wolfpack announced Chris Hart as its new head baseball coach, marking the end of Elliott Avent’s 30‑year tenure and setting the stage for a promising future.
Hart’s extensive tenure, proven recruiting acumen and three College World Series trips position him to lead NC State’s baseball program into a new era.
Chris Hart, who spent two decades in various roles within the NC State baseball program, has been named the 17th head coach following Elliott Avent’s retirement. He expressed gratitude to Avent, Boo Corrigan and others, and outlined his plans to build on the program’s strong foundation.
Veteran coach Elliott Avent retired at the season’s end, leaving a legacy of over 1,100 wins and three College World Series trips; the Wolfpack trustees approved Chris Hart’s appointment, citing his two‑decade assistant role, recruiting acumen, and deep ties to the program.
Chris Hart, a longtime NC State baseball assistant, has been named the 17th head coach of the Wolfpack, bringing a track record of player development, elite recruiting and deep program knowledge.
Craig Meyer’s recent list of the 13 worst coaching hires in college basketball over the past 26 years spotlights five ACC failures, including Matt Doherty, James Johnson, Jeff Bzdelik, Kevin Stallings and Kenny Payne, while highlighting the controversy around Will Wade’s NC State stint and broader calls for a commissioner.
Longtime NC State baseball coach Elliott Avent announced his retirement, closing a 30‑year chapter that reshaped the program and earned him state honors.
After three decades leading North Carolina State baseball, Elliott Avent announced his retirement, reflecting on a career marked by unprecedented wins, tournament runs, and the development of future major‑league talent.
Elliot Avent, the longtime head coach of the NC State Wolfpack baseball program, has announced his retirement after three decades, leaving behind a record of 1,103 wins, three College World Series appearances, and a profound impact on players and the university community.
Elliott Avent, who has led North Carolina State's baseball program for three decades, will retire at the end of the 2026 season, leaving behind a storied career marked by record wins, professional player development, and deep university ties.
After three decades at the helm, Elliott Avent will retire, leaving behind a record of 1,103 wins and three CWS trips. The Wolfpack now face a pivotal season marked by injuries and a uncertain postseason outlook.
NC State has invested over $1 million in its top three assistant coaches, marking the first time any assistant has earned more than $400,000 annually.
A wave of program cuts, congressional proposals and revenue‑sharing reforms is reshaping the future of collegiate Olympic sports across the United States.
During spring meetings, ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips voiced support for a 24‑team College Football Playoff, joining the Big Ten and Big 12 in the call for expansion. While the proposal promises greater access for teams on the fringe, stakeholders must untangle a web of calendar constraints, championship game implications, and broadcast negotiations.
Coach Justin Gainey finalizes his staff for the upcoming season, bringing in international scouting expertise and seasoned player development talent.
Coach Justin Gainey is shaping the Wolfpack’s lineup with high‑character leadership and a focus on shooting, highlighted by the return of Paul McNeil Jr., as the program looks to strengthen its identity under athletics director Boo Corrigan.
North Carolina and NC State will launch their 2026 campaigns abroad, facing TCU in Dublin and Virginia in Rio de Janeiro as part of an ESPN doubleheader that marks the first FBS game in South America.