Will Wade Was Victorious When Coaching, Opposing VCU The Team He Was Once Head Coach Of Because NC State Beat VCU 85-79 Monday Night In Raleigh

Will Wade was Head Coach of VCU in 2015-2016 season as well as 2016-2017 season!

While Head Coach of VCU Will Wade had a record of 51-20 and two NCAA Tournament appearances in 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. His 2016 squad advanced to the second round of the tournament, defeating seventh-seed Oregon State before losing to Oklahoma. That season, Wade was the youngest head coach to appear in the NCAA Tournament.

The Rams posted a 28-8 league record over his two years in the Atlantic 10, posting 14-4 records both years. The team was 25-11 in 2016 and earned a share of the Atlantic 10 Conference regular season crown. The 2017 team won 26 games and finished second in the league. 

Will Wade replaced Head Coach Kevin Keatts who was fired following NC State’s terrible season finishing with a record of 12-19 this season not making ACC Tournament , NCAA Tournament following making ACC Tournament, NCAA Tournament as well as Final Four a season ago.

Following Will Wade becoming NC State’s new Head Coach replacing Kevin Keatts who was fired NC State Director Of Athletics Boo Coorigan had this to say!

I am excited and proud that Will Wade will be the next head coach for Wolfpack men's basketball,"

I went into this search with an open mind and had great conversations with several outstanding candidates from across the nation. But after speaking extensively with Will and others who know him well, I knew that he was the right leader for the Wolfpack." 

He is a tough coach with proven results on the court and he has grown and improved at every coaching stop. He is known for having great relationships with his players and he will hold them, his staff and himself accountable. Will told me that he believes that he can win at NC State … and 'win big.' It didn't take me too many conversations with him to believe it too.""I am beyond excited and honored to be chosen to lead the Wolfpack basketball program," said Wade. "NC State's rich tradition, passionate fan base, and location in one of the best cities in the country make this a destination job and I can't wait to get started. I would like to thank Boo Corrigan and Chancellor Woodson for this awesome opportunity. My family and I look forward to being a part of Wolfpack nation."
"We are thrilled to welcome Will Wade as the new head coach of NC State Men's Basketball," said NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson. "With a proven track record of excellence and a commitment to building a supportive culture for student-athletes, Will is the perfect leader to guide the Pack basketball program to new heights."
A native of Nashville, Tenn., Wade has previously served as head coach at VCU, LSU and McNeese. He brings 11 years of head coaching experience to the Wolfpack and has led his programs to seven NCAA Tournament berths, including appearances in the last five.

Following Will Wade becoming NC State’s new Head Coach following leaving his McNeese Head Coach position following McNeese 74-62 loss to Purdue in second round of NCAA Tournament on Saturday March 22, 2025 Will Wade had this to say about becoming NC State’s Head Coach!

I am beyond excited and honored to be chosen to lead the Wolfpack basketball program. NC State’s rich tradition , passionate fan base and location in one of the best cities in the country to make this a destination job and I can’t wait to get started . I would like to thank Boo Corrigan and Chancellor Woodson for this awesome opportunity . My family and I look forward to be apart of Wolfpack nation.

According to Jadyn Watson-Fisher News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article302636589.html

Will Wade was victorious when coaching, opposing VCU who he was once Head Coach of because as a team NC State shot 46% on field goals , 38% on 3 pointers , 82 % on free throws. Four players scored in double figures! Those players included Darrion Williams who is a forward as well as a senior who was 9-15 on field goals, 2-4 on 3 pointers to go along with 7 rebounds, 2 assists , 28 points. Ven -Allen Lubin who is forward who transferred to NC State following playing his junior season just down the road on tobacco road at North Carolina for Head Coach Hubert Davis who was 4-8 on field goals , 1-2 on 3 pointers 2-2 on free throws to go along with 9 rebounds 11 points. Tre Holloman who is a guard as well as a senior who was 6-12 on field goals , 3-6 on 3 pointers. 10-10 on three pointers to go along with 4 rebound, 1 assists. Matt Able who is a guard came off the bench was 3-4 on field goals , 2-3 on 3 pointers to go along with 3 rebounds, 1 assist.

Following Will Wade being victorious when coaching , opposing VCU Monday night in North Carolina’s state capital the team he was once Head Coach of Will Wade had this to say about NC State’s 85-79 win about VCU!

It was a hard-fought win, filled with mistakes, but late-game execution allowed the Wolfpack to start 4-0 before heading on the road for the first time. “We were very fortunate to win,”

We got outshot by 12 balls, which is hard to do. We won it at the free throw line. We drew a bunch of fouls. We didn’t make nine-plus threes. [Phil] Martelli’s teams have never won when the opponent makes nine-plus threes, out-shoots them and out rebounds, and we only got one of those three. You’re living very, very dangerously when you can’t get two or three of those things.”

VCU is not some charity program It’s a real program,” Wade said. “They win 20-plus games every year; 22 to 25 games every year. … “They’re as good as many teams in our league. I think it makes sense when you’ve got to build a resume to play good teams. I mean, the games are going to be tough, but it makes a lot of sense to play good teams.”

According Jadyn Watson Fisher News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article312918035.html

NC State is now going to prepare to play Seton Hall in the Southwest Maui Invitational in Lahaina Hawaii on Monday November 24, 2025!

Tip off is set for 2:30pm!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN2!

Though,

who is commentating the game is to be determined!