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Introduction of New Men’s Basketball Head Coach: Justin Gainey

Carter Robinson and Dylan Ribott
Apr 1, 2026
Justin Gainey, NC State men's basketball head coach, speaks to the audience full of staff, alums and reporters during his introductory press conference at The Lenovo Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The event was held to recognize and welcome the 22nd head coach in school history.
Justin Gainey, NC State men’s basketball head coach, speaks to the audience full of staff, alums and reporters during his introductory press conference at The Lenovo Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The event was held to recognize and welcome the 22nd head coach in school history.
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Justin Gainey, NC State men's basketball head coach, speaks to the audience full of staff, alums, and reporters during his introduction press conference at The Lenovo Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The event was held to recognize and welcome the 22nd Head Coach in school history, Justin Gainey.
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