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NC State Interviews Saint Louis Coach Josh Schertz
Wolfpack searching for new head coach after Will Wade's departure
Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:49pm
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North Carolina State University is reportedly interviewing Saint Louis University head coach Josh Schertz for their vacant head coaching position. Schertz, who just signed a six-year, $20 million contract extension with Saint Louis, led the Billikens to a 29-6 season and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025-26 after taking over the program in 2024.
Why it matters
NC State is seeking a new head coach after Will Wade left the program to return to LSU. Schertz has proven himself as a successful mid-major coach, guiding Saint Louis to a turnaround season and conference title, making him an attractive candidate for the Wolfpack's opening.
The details
Schertz, 50, agreed to a six-year, $20 million contract extension at Saint Louis on March 13 after reportedly turning down an interview request from Kansas State. He led the Billikens to a 29-6 season in 2025-26, losing to top-seeded Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Prior to Saint Louis, Schertz spent three seasons as the head coach at Indiana State, leading that program to the NIT championship game in 2023-24.
- On March 28, 2026, multiple outlets reported that NC State is interviewing Schertz for their vacant head coaching position.
- On March 13, 2026, Schertz agreed to a six-year, $20 million contract extension to remain at Saint Louis.
The players
Josh Schertz
The 50-year-old head coach of the Saint Louis University 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 March 28, 2026 to return to LSU.
Justin Gainey
The associate head coach at the University of Tennessee, who played guard at NC State from 1996-2000 and has also been linked to the Wolfpack's head coaching vacancy.
What’s next
NC State is expected to make a decision on their new head coach in the coming days or weeks.
The takeaway
The departure of Will Wade has left an opening at NC State, and the university is targeting successful mid-major coach Josh Schertz as a potential replacement. Schertz's recent success at Saint Louis has made him an attractive candidate, though he just signed a lucrative contract extension to remain with the Billikens.
