Analyst Defends Will Wade as NC State Basketball’s New Head Coach
Will Wade, the incoming head coach of NC State basketball, is focused on his current team’s NCAA Tournament run with McNeese State, even as questions about his future with the Wolfpack continue. Wade, who recently agreed to take over at NC State, has been transparent with his players, suggesting that some could join him in Raleigh as he leads the Cowboys through the Big Dance.
Wade’s No. 12 seed Cowboys (28-6) are preparing to face the No. 4 seed Purdue Boilermakers (23-11) in the Midwest Regional Round of 32 at 12:10 p.m. ET on Saturday (CBS), continuing their Cinderella run in Providence, R.I.
While some in the national media have seized opportunities to criticize Wade’s handling of the transition, especially given his experience coaching across four schools in 11 seasons, others see his openness as a refreshing change.
Gary Parrish of CBS Sports took to his platform on Friday to defend Wade, writing, “Some are bothered by how Will Wade is handling this NC State situation — but I’m not. It seems odd to criticize coaches for lying, then get upset when they tell the truth.”
He added, “Plus, if the folks at McNeese are okay with it, why should I be upset?”
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