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NC State Meets with Saint Louis Coach Josh Schertz for Head Coaching Job
Wolfpack look to fill vacancy after Will Wade's departure for LSU
Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:52pm
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NC State has met with Saint Louis head coach Josh Schertz as part of their search for a new head basketball coach. The Wolfpack are looking to fill the position left open after Will Wade abruptly left for LSU. Schertz has led the Billikens since 2024 and recently guided the team to an NCAA Tournament appearance as a 9-seed, where they defeated 8-seed Georgia in the first round.
Why it matters
NC State is one of the top basketball programs in the ACC, so finding the right head coach is crucial. Schertz has proven himself at the mid-major level and could be an intriguing candidate to take over the Wolfpack's storied program.
The details
Josh Schertz has been the head coach of the Saint Louis Billikens since the 2024 season. Prior to that, he had a successful run as the head coach at Indiana State. Schertz was signed to a six-year, $22 million contract when he took the Saint Louis job. This past season, he led the Billikens to the NCAA Tournament as a 9-seed, where they defeated 8-seed Georgia in the first round before being eliminated.
- NC State met with Schertz on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The players
Josh Schertz
The current head coach of the Saint Louis Billikens, who has led the team to the NCAA Tournament and is now being considered for the head coaching job at NC State.
Will Wade
The former head coach of NC State, who abruptly left the Wolfpack to take the head coaching job at LSU.
What’s next
It's unclear if NC State will make an offer to Schertz or continue their search for a new head coach.
The takeaway
NC State is looking to find the right fit to lead their basketball program, and Schertz's success at the mid-major level makes him an intriguing candidate. However, the Wolfpack will need to weigh their options carefully to ensure they find the best coach to guide the team back to the NCAA Tournament.
