https://rollpackroll.com/tags/2027-28/ Recent content in 2027-28 on Roll Pack Roll Hugo en-us Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rollpackroll.com/post/wolfpack-basketball-2026-27-preview/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rollpackroll.com/post/wolfpack-basketball-2026-27-preview/ Justin Gainey takes the reins as NC State’s new head basketball coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. A former Wolfpack assistant (2017-2021) under Kevin Keatts and most recently associate head coach at Arizona (2021-2025), Gainey inherits a program coming off a 2024 Final Four run. Here’s what the next two seasons look like in Raleigh. The Gainey Era Begins Coach Profile Detail Info Head Coach Justin Gainey (1st season at NC State) Age 43 (born 1981) Alma Mater NC State ‘03 (played for Herb Sendek) Previous Role Associate HC, Arizona (2021-2025) NC State Tenure Assistant (2017-2021) under Keatts Philosophy Pace, defense, player development, portal agility Staff Continuity + Fresh Eyes Coach Role Notes Justin Gainey Head Coach 1st season Kareem Richardson Associate HC Retained (defense, recruiting) Mike Summey Assistant Retained (player dev, scouting) New Hire Assistant TBD (portal/guard dev focus) 2026-27 Season Projection (Year 2) Roster Construction (Projected) Position Projected Starters Key Reserves PG 2025 Portal PG (Veteran) 2026 Freshman PG SG Marcus Hill (Jr) Dennis Parker Jr.