N.C. State men's basketball head coach Kevin Keatts was fired after an eight-year tenure, which included winning the ACC championship and reaching the Final Four. The decision was made following a disappointing season with a 12-19 record. Keatts expressed gratitude for his time at N.C. State and believes he is leaving the program in a better position.
Key Points
Keatts went 151-113 at N.C. State with three NCAA Tournament bids
Struggled in the recent season with a 5-15 record in league play
Faced challenges including a federal corruption investigation tied to predecessor's tenure
Pros
Led the team to an ACC championship and a Final Four appearance
Improved the program's performance compared to previous years