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NC State Interviews Saint Louis Coach Josh Schertz for Vacant Position
Schertz led Billikens to 29-6 season, NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025-26
Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:34pm
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North Carolina State University is interviewing Saint Louis head coach Josh Schertz for the Wolfpack's vacant head coaching position on Saturday, according to multiple reports. Schertz, 50, recently agreed to a six-year, $20 million contract extension with Saint Louis after leading the Billikens to a 29-6 season and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025-26.
Why it matters
NC State is looking to fill its head coaching vacancy after Will Wade left the program to return to LSU. Schertz has emerged as a top candidate given his success in turning around the Saint Louis program over the past two seasons, including winning the Atlantic 10 regular season title this year.
The details
Schertz guided Saint Louis to a 29-6 record and a second-round NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025-26 after the team finished 19-15 in his first season in 2024-25. Prior to joining Saint Louis, Schertz spent three seasons as the head coach at Indiana State, leading the Sycamores to the NIT championship game in 2023-24. His overall head coaching record is 114-61.
- NC State is interviewing Schertz on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
- Schertz agreed to a six-year, $20 million contract extension with Saint Louis on March 13, 2026.
- Saint Louis finished the 2025-26 season with a 29-6 record, losing to Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2026.
The players
Josh Schertz
The 50-year-old head coach of the Saint Louis Billikens, who led the team to a 29-6 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025-26 after taking over the program in 2024.
Will Wade
The former head coach of the NC State Wolfpack, who left the program on Thursday, March 27, 2026 to return to LSU.
Justin Gainey
The associate head coach at the University of Tennessee, who has also been linked to the NC State head coaching vacancy. Gainey played guard at NC State from 1996-2000.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to build on the momentum we've established at Saint Louis and keep our focus on the future.”
— Josh Schertz, Head Coach, Saint Louis Billikens
What’s next
NC State is expected to make a decision on its next head coach in the coming days, with Schertz and Gainey emerging as the top candidates to replace Will Wade.
The takeaway
The NC State head coaching vacancy has attracted significant interest, with Saint Louis' Josh Schertz emerging as a top target given his success in turning around the Billikens program over the past two seasons. Schertz's potential departure would be a major blow for Saint Louis, which just signed him to a lucrative contract extension.
