NC State, Kevin Keatts and Final Four

Firing Kevin Keatts now was cold-blooded, but urgently needed by NC State in face of clear deterioration
Keatts was on the hot seat prior to reaching the Final Four in 2024, so his dismissal should not be a surprise
NC State fires coach Kevin Keatts a year after improbable ACC title and Final Four run
The firing comes less than a year after the Wolfpack’s improbable run to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship and the Final Four.
Why did NC State fire Kevin Keatts one year after making the Final Four?
Less than a calendar year after leading the North Carolina State University men’s basketball team on a historic Cinderella run to the Final Four, Kevin Keatts has been
NC State fires Kevin Keatts: Wolfpack oust coach less than one year removed from miracle Final Four run
The Wolfpack failed to make the ACC Tournament and had their season end with a loss on Saturday to lowly Miami
Kevin Keatts Fired as NC State HC with Rumored $7.8M Buyout after 2024 Final Four Run
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NC State fires men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts after 8 seasons
Keatts coached the Wolfpack to three NCAA tournament bids during his six seasons in Raleigh and advanced to the Final Four in 2024.
NC State fires Kevin Keatts after missing ACC tournament, 1 year after Final Four run
The Wolfpack failed to make the ACC tournament and dropped three of their last four games to close the regular season.
Kevin Keatts out as NC State hoops coach, one year after Final Four run
Kevin Keatts guided the NC State Wolfpack to an improbable ACC tournament title and four wins in the NCAAs a year ago, but was just 12-19 this season.
Who could replace Kevin Keatts as NC State basketball coach? Some possible candidates
Kevin Keatts’ eight-year tenure with the Wolfpack ended with his dismissal Sunday. N.C. State said it would conduct a national search for his replacement.
NC State fires Kevin Keatts a year after improbable Final Four run
Just a year after leading the Wolfpack to an improbable ACC tournament title and Final Four run, eighth-year coach Kevin Keatts has been fired.
NC State fires coach Kevin Keatts year after Final Four run
Kevin Keatts was dismissed Sunday as head coach at North Carolina State, a year after leading his team on a magical run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. In a statement, athletic director Boo Corrigan said a national search for Keatts' successor would begin immediately.
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