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Will Wade to LSU Rumors Persist After Season with NC State Basketball
LSU faces over $13 million in buyouts to rehire Will Wade, who signed a $17.25 million NC State contract last year amid poor LSU performance.
- Momentum is building toward LSU rehiring Will Wade, NC State's head coach, as current LSU head coach Matt McMahon's future remains "unclear" amid the speculation.
- LSU has struggled under McMahon, posting a 60-70 record over four seasons without an NCAA Tournament appearance, while Wade previously compiled a 105-51 record at LSU including three tournament berths.
- Firing McMahon requires an $8 million buyout; hiring Wade would cost LSU $5 million to NC State before April 1, dropping to $3 million thereafter.
- Following a First Four loss to Texas, Wade affirmed his commitment to NC State, stating "I'm excited at NC State" and dismissing return speculation.
- New LSU leadership, including President Wade Rousse, is reportedly pushing for administrative changes; Rousse and potential Senior Administrator Heath Schroyer both previously hired Wade at McNeese State.
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