When asked about his future, McNeese coach Will Wade could have sidestepped the speculation surrounding his next move on Wednesday. Instead, he acknowledged reality: he's been in contact with NC State as the Wolfpack close in on a new head coach.

PROVIDENCE-- Will Wade will coach one team in the NCAA Tournament as he prepares to coach another team next season. Wade, 42, is reportedly in agreement to become the next head coach at N.C. State just as he gets set to coach No.

North Carolina State and Will Wade are in agreement on a deal that will make the McNeese coach the next head coach of the Wolfpack, ESPN reported Wednesday. The report comes one day before Wade is set to lead 12th-seeded McNeese into its NCAA Tournament first-round game against No.

Rick Pitino, John Calipari, Bill Self and Will Wade will lead their teams in March Madness with baggage—but always second chances.

The only No. 1 seed that seems to be drawing any skepticism is Houston. The Cougars opened as high as +140 to come out of the Midwest.

The NCAA Tournament always features a couple surprise teams in the Sweet 16. Here is who we like to survive the first weekend of this year's Big Dance.