"They're all winners" - NC State's Justin Gainey analyzes his first roster in Raleigh

Inside College Basketball Now · May 21, 2026 · 22m

Jon Rothstein sits down with Justin Gainey ahead of his first season as the head coach at NC State. Gainey discusses getting the job at his alma mater, what he'll take with him from Tennessee and Rick Barnes and how he's building a roster for year one in Raleigh.

(0:00) Intro + Justin Gainey joins the show

(0:20) Being the NC State head coach is surreal

(1:00) The first person he called after getting the job

(1:40) Balancing the interview process with tournament games

(2:20) Leaving Tennessee and Rick Barnes after great success

(4:15) Why are Rick Barnes-led teams so consistent?

(5:45) Going…