NC State explores options amid Will Wade's exit to LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
NC State is considering legal action after LSU hired former coach Will Wade. They allege LSU colluded with Wade to reduce his buyout, which has prompted concerns about potential legal liability. Louisiana TV host Matt Moscona has suggested that NC State could negotiate a settlement, involving an additional payment to resolve the situation. NC State's General Counsel has publicly stated that the university has not agreed to release LSU from liability. The tensions surrounding Wade's departure may escalate if not managed effectively.
- •NC State expresses dissatisfaction over Will Wade's hire by LSU.
- •Allegations include collusion to lower Wade's buyout fee.
- •Matt Moscona proposed a settlement involving an extra $1M payment.
- •NC State has begun investigating LSU's actions regarding Wade's departure.
- •Concerns grow about Wade's recruitment strategies in light of potential legal issues.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — “Pay The Extra $1M”: TV Host Provides NC State With A Solution Amid Will Wade Exit Investigation
"NC State are clearly not happy with LSU poaching their former head coach Will Wade, and it appears that the University might be taking a legal route to fix matters. And as they do that, NC State have been advised to perhaps take an alternative approach to the matter, and potentially reach a settlement with LSU that would involve an extra cash injection.
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