The Tennessee Vols are in need of a new assistant coach with the news that Justin Gainey is leaving Rocky Top to become the new head coach at NC State.
Gainey, a former NC State point guard, was reportedly hired by the Wolfpack on Monday to replace Will Wade as the program’s new head coach.
BREAKING: NC State is hiring Tennessee assistant coach Justin Gainey as its next head basketball coach, @PeteNakos reports.https://t.co/VPZxSEE2IYpic.twitter.com/LqPY3HddbE
— On3 (@On3) March 30, 2026
Gainey had served as an assistant coach at Tennessee since 2021. He was a key assistant for the Vols — especially on the recruiting trail…