{"id":6696,"date":"2026-07-22T05:04:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T05:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=6696"},"modified":"2026-07-22T05:04:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T05:04:30","slug":"justin-gainey-back-home-ready-to-lead-new-look-nc-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=6696","title":{"rendered":"Justin Gainey back home, ready to lead new-look NC State"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 NC State has a new leader of the Pack for the second straight year.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=6694\">WCPSS will spend $5.6 million to repair 3 elementary schools deemed unsafe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Justin Gainey is back at his alma mater, taking over as head coach for the first time in his career. As he begins his first season in Raleigh, Gainey is also working with an entirely new-look roster following the departure of a large senior class.<\/p>\n<p>Just two players return from last season: Paul McNeil and Zymicah Wilkins.<\/p>\n<p>The Pack hit the court for the first time this offseason, giving a glimpse of an intense practice led by Gainey, who has embraced the opportunity to return home and lead his alma mater.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been great. I am back home, and I have so much pride, respect, and honor for this position that I\u2019m in,\u201d Gainey said. \u201cI understand the history, the tradition, and the legacy that come with being here at NC State.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest returning pieces for NC State is McNeil, who broke out last season under former head coach Will Wade.<\/p>\n<p>Now, as Gainey begins his tenure, McNeil is expected to play a major role in the Pack\u2019s offense.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=6687\">Alert Day Wednesday night\/Thursday morning: Central NC cold front to bring flooding rain<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But his impact goes beyond what he brings on the court. As Gainey and McNeil begin this new chapter together, the relationship between the new head coach and one of his key players continues to grow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPaul has been amazing this offseason. Obviously, he\u2019s a good player, but his leadership and his desire to lead have really stood out,\u201d said Gainey. \u201cThe conversations that we have at night when he texts me or calls me \u2026 he\u2019s been amazing. The relationship between he and I has continued to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Gainey, success in his first season isn\u2019t necessarily about wins and losses just yet. Instead, he\u2019s focused on seeing his players improve every day.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the mindset the new-look Wolfpack is taking into the offseason as NC State works toward the start of the 2026\u201327 season.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=6685\">World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 NC State has a new leader of the Pack for the second straight year. 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