Kevin Keatts, NC State

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
Kevin Keatts’ struggles wasted some Final Four momentum. His firing wiped out the rest
Even if Saturday’s loss to miserable Miami was a fireable offense all by itself, there were reasons for N.C. State to give Kevin Keatts another year to build on a historic postseason run.
Analyst gives stern warning to coaches to avoid NC State job after Kevin Keatts' firing
After leading NC State to a Final Four just a year ago, Kevin Keatts is out. But his exit raises bigger concerns about the Wolfpack's future.
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
UVA Basketball Coach Search: Kevin Keatts' Firing Spins the Carousel Again
This year's edition of the college basketball coaching carousel essentially began when Tony Bennett announced his retirement last October, just a couple of weeks before the season began. That made UVA the first major conference program with a confirmed opening.
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.
Kevin Keatts fired at NC State after Wolfpack misses ACC Tournament, 1 year after Final Four
N.C. State announced Sunday that Kevin Keatts is out as the Wolfpack's men's basketball coach. Here's what we know.
NC State fires basketball coach Kevin Keatts after historic fall from Final Four run
Kevin Keatts’ dismissal comes after the Wolfpack missed the 2025 ACC Tournament, one season removed from winning the conference championship and advancing to the Final Four.
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.
NC State basketball season ends with a thud. What Kevin Keatts said about the future
As has happened too often this season, NC State squandered a double-digit lead in the second half and lost to last-place Miami to close a disappointing men’s basketball season.
Keatts out at NC State a year after Final Four run
It was less than a year ago that Kevin Keatts and N.C. State took over March, taking a wild ride to the program's first ...
NC State loses to Miami in final game of regular season
NC State is upset by Miami in the final game of the regular season and Kevin Keatts' last game as coach.