Seth Greenberg is optimistic about Will Wade’s future at North Carolina State. The News & Observer reported that Wade signed a six-year deal with the Wolfpack. This week, before his McNeese State team faced Clemson in the Round of 64, Wade stirred controversy by admitting he had spoken with N.C. State. While many praised his honesty, others criticized him for seeking another coaching position during the tournament, with Charles Barkley expressing his disapproval: “I hated it.” Greenberg, however, has moved beyond this debate to a larger question: Can Wade achieve success in a conference brimming with traditional powerhouses like Duke, North Carolina, Syracuse, and Virginia?
During Saturday’s episode of ESPN’s College GameDay, prior to No. 12 McNeese State’s loss to No. 4 Purdue, Greenberg dismissed any lingering controversy about Wade’s discussions regarding his new role. “You’ve gotta give him this — he’s been honest about it,” host Rece Davis remarked. Greenberg emphasized, “Will Wade has been Will Wade. That’s who he is, he’s absolutely an open book. The reason he’ll succeed at N.C. State is due to his style of play. He doesn’t care about being surrounded by Duke and Carolina; he’s just going to go out and recruit talented players, implement a style that’s tough to prepare for, and play with incredible athleticism.”
“Will Wade will have success at NC State… He does not care! He’s got Duke over here. He’s got Carolina over here. And he don’t give a blank!” – Seth Greenberg on College GameDay #MarchMadnesspic.twitter.com/kzt36o8BsD
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 22, 2025
This outlines a promising coaching strategy: recruit exceptional players, showcase athleticism, and maintain a fast pace to keep opponents guessing, a formula that has proven effective for Wade throughout his career — from UT-Chattanooga to VCU, LSU, and McNeese State. “Will Wade will find a way to win,” Greenberg concluded. “Today, it’s easier to find a way to win because of the rules.”
