NC State Fires Kevin Keatts After Eight Seasons as Head Coach

The decision comes one year after Keatts led the Wolfpack to an improbable Final Four appearance but followed a disappointing 12-19 season.

Kevin Keatts, NC State's head basketball coach since 2017, was dismissed following an eight-year tenure with the program.
Keatts led the Wolfpack to five 20-win seasons, three NCAA tournament appearances, and a Final Four run in 2024 as a No. 11 seed.
The team struggled significantly this season, finishing with a 12-19 record and failing to qualify for the ACC tournament.
Athletic director Boo Corrigan expressed gratitude for Keatts' contributions and praised his leadership during his time at NC State.
The university has announced it will begin a national search for Keatts' replacement as it looks to rebuild the program.