McNeese State, who earned an automatic bid after winning the Southland Conference, enters with the same record as Clemson. The Cowboys are coached by Will Wade, who is in his seco

McNeese State’s Will Wade has reached an agreement with NC State to become the program’s next head coach, according to multiple reports. The news comes as Wade’s 12th-seeded Cowboys are set to face No. 5 Clemson in first round of March Madness on Thursday,

Asked specifically about NC State and if he or those close to him have been in contact with NC State, Will Wade said directly, "Yes."