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LSU Tigers Under Fire: Legal Battle Over Basketball Coach Hire
10 Jun
Summary
- NC State is investigating LSU over alleged improper inducement of Coach Wade.
- The dispute centers on Wade's departure from NC State to LSU.
- Wade's previous tenure at LSU ended due to recruiting violations.
The LSU Tigers athletic department is embroiled in a legal dispute with North Carolina State University over the recent hiring of men's basketball coach Will Wade.
NC State's athletic department is actively investigating LSU. They allege that LSU improperly influenced Wade to break his contract and potentially reduce his termination damages, causing detriment to NC State.
Wade's tenure with the Wolfpack lasted only one season, concluding with a 20-14 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance. This legal conflict arises despite his previous coaching success at LSU, where he achieved 105 wins and three NCAA bids.
This situation marks another tumultuous chapter for Wade, whose first tenure at LSU ended in 2022 due to five Level 1 recruiting violations. As of June 10, 2026, the legal battle between the two universities appears far from resolved.
