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Coaching Changes in College Basketball: NC State Hires Will Wade, Indiana Secures Darian DeVries from WVU
As the NCAA Tournament unfolds, significant coaching changes are being reported, including key hires at NC State and Indiana.
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The NCAA Tournament is officially underway, but the coaching carousel has already been in high gear for weeks now — and we’re getting significant headlines at the power-conference level with each passing day.
Major Coaching Changes:
- Expected Moves: McNeese coach Will Wade is in line for the NC State job but remains focused on his current team.
- Darian DeVries leaves WVU to coach Indiana after both programs missed the NCAA Tournament, marking a swift transition.
Notable Coaching Headlines:
- Florida State parts ways with Leonard Hamilton; closing his tenure after a remarkable career.
- Fran McCaffery is out at Iowa after another NCAA miss.
- Kyle Neptune released from Villanova after an underwhelming season.
- Ben Johnson dismissed at Minnesota with new leadership on the horizon.
Context of Changes
As the season wraps up and the transfer portal opens March 24, anticipation builds around rosters and leadership in various programs. Coaching changes are expected to shape the future landscape in college basketball.
Additional Context
Coaching changes are intricately linked to program performance, fan expectations, and, increasingly, financial considerations involving recruiting budget and NIL agreements.
