NC State hiring Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey as coach: Ex-Wolfpack guard returning to lead alma mater Gainey played at NC State from 1996-2000 and led the Wolfpack to four postseason appearances Original Source: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/nc-state-hires-justin-gainey-head-coach-tennessee-assistant/ Previous article: Masters 2026 odds, picks, predictions, props: Expert fading Tyrrell Hatton in best bets at Augusta National Prev Next article: WNBA's Connecticut Sun set to relocate to Houston following $300 million sale Next
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