When asked about his future, McNeese coach Will Wade could have replied with a word salad non-answer masked in coach-speak on Wednesday. Instead, he offered a straightforward acknowledgement of the fact that he's been in contact with NC State as the Wolfpack seek a new head coach.

McNeese State head coach Will Wade has reportedly accepted the job of head coach at North Carolina State. But there is a big elephant in the room.

McNeese's Will Wade has reached an agreement to become the next head coach at NC State, sources confirmed to ESPN. First reported by @giglio_OG. Wade has won 57 games over the last two seasons at McNeese, went to five NCAA tournaments at LSU and VCU.