NC State's basketball program is adding a veteran voice to its coaching staff, as new head coach Justin Gainey has secured the services of Matthew Driscoll. The move brings a coach with extensive head coaching experience to Raleigh, providing a significant boost to Gainey's inaugural staff.

Driscoll's journey to the ACC is a testament to his resilience in the coaching world. After a remarkable 17-year tenure as the head coach at North Florida, where he led the Ospreys to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2015, he joined Kansas State as an associate head coach last offseason. When a mid-season change occurred, Driscoll stepped into the interim head coach role for the final stretch of the Wildcats' season.

Now, the 61-year-old coach brings his wealth of knowledge to an NC State program looking to make waves in a competitive ACC. His experience in building a program at North Florida and navigating the pressures of a Power Conference interim role will be invaluable assets for Gainey and the Wolfpack. This hiring signals a commitment to assembling a seasoned staff capable of developing talent and competing at the highest level.