NC State investigates LSU coach Will Wade over contract exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
College SportsNorth Carolina State University is investigating LSU coach Will Wade following allegations that LSU improperly induced his contract exit. Wade resigned from NC State on March 25 and was rehired by LSU the following day. NC State claimed that LSU paid Wade's $4 million buyout in early May, but now alleges that LSU persuaded Wade to break his contract. NC State's general counsel, Allison B. Newhart, has stated that the school is refusing to release LSU from potential legal action over the matter.
- •NC State is investigating allegations against LSU's Will Wade.
- •Wade resigned from NC State and was rehired by LSU in late March.
- •LSU paid a $4 million buyout for Wade in early May.
- •NC State alleges that LSU induced Wade to break his contract.
- •Legal action against LSU from NC State is still a possibility.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Report | NC State investigates LSU coach Will Wade over exit
"NC State is investigating LSU coach Will Wade over allegations that the Tigers improperly induced his contract exit, per reports.
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