When asked about his future, McNeese coach Will Wade could have sidestepped the speculation surrounding his next move on Wednesday. Instead, he acknowledged reality: he's been in contact with NC State as the Wolfpack close in on a new head coach.

After a two-year run, Will Wade is leaving McNeese State University.According to ESPN's Jeff Borzello and as first reported by Joe Giglio of OG Media, Wade has reached an agreement to become the next head coach at NC State.

As the NC State Wolfpack search for a new head basketball coach following Kevin Keatts’ firing earlier this month, McNeese State coach Will Wade confirmed his involvement ahead of his team’s NCAA Tournament game.