Will Wade Abruptly Leaves NC State for LSU: Was His Move Slimy?
Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the whirlwind nature of Wade’s departure, weighing his coaching talent against the controversy of leaving NC State so abruptly and the optics of how he handled the communication, ultimately asking whether loyalty and professionalism matter as much as the personal and career motivations behind such moves.
Will Wade is officially departing NC State after just one season as the head coach of the Wolfpack men’s basketball team to return to Louisiana State University (LSU) as the Tigers’ head coach. LSU fired Matt McMahon to make room for Wade’s return and Wade cited a personal connection to LSU as his reason for leaving. NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan expressed disappointment, noting that he was informed of Wade’s resignation via an email from Wade’s agent just hours after a face‑to‑face meeting in which Wade had reaffirmed his commitment to the program, rather than through direct communication from Wade himself, a development that has drawn widespread frustration and been characterized by many fans and commentators as disrespectful and slimy. What do you think of Will Wade?
