Justin Gainey is "flattered" at the thought of being a candidate for the NC State coaching vacancy, but insisted his focus rests with Tennessee basketball as the Vols head into the postseason.

Justin Gainey is "flattered" that his name is attached to the NC State coaching vacancy, but insisted his focus rests with Tennessee basketball as the Vols head into the postseason. "The fact that I am even mentioned,

The frontrunners to become the next NC State basketball head coach appear to be McNeese State's Will Wade and Tennessee's associate head coach in former beloved Wolfpack guard Justin Gainey. Kevin Keatts was fired on Sunday morning following his eighth season at the helm in Raleigh.