McNeese State coach Will Wade knows his name is in the mix during the college basketball coaching carousel. And unlike some coaches during this time of year, he's not being coy talking about it. Asked Wednesday if he or his agent had been in contact with N.

Will Wade's McNeese State squad is dancing in March for the second year in a row as the veteran head coach led the Cowboys to a 27-6 record this season. Their reward? A 12-seed and a first-round matchup with the Clemson Tigers.

NC State is in the market for a new coach after firing Kevin Keatts, one year after he had led the Wolfpack on a surprising Final Four run.

Clemson faces McNeese State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 20, 2025 (3/20/2025) at Amica Mutual Pavillion in Providence, Rhode Island.

The No. 12 seed in the Midwest, the McNeese State Cowboys (27-6) begin their pursuit of a Cinderella-run in March against the No. 5 seed, the Clemson Tigers (27-6). The Cowboys won the Southland Conference.

The No. 12 Clemson Tigers take on the McNeese Cowboys in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season.