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Justin Gainey Begins Rebuilding NC State Basketball, Adds Three Recruits

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Justin Gainey arrived at North Carolina State University and began rebuilding the basketball program at a press conference on April 1, 2026.
He added three players—Preston Edmead, Kyle Evans and Christian Hammond—and secured Eemeli Yalaho, a 6-foot-8, 230-lb forward who averaged 10.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 47% shooting and 39% from three.
The Wolfpack still need a floor-stretching big man and versatile wings.
Retaining guard Paul McNeil Jr. is a priority.

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Story summary

Justin Gainey arrived at North Carolina State University and began rebuilding the basketball program at a press conference on April 1, 2026.
He added three players—Preston Edmead, Kyle Evans and Christian Hammond—and secured Eemeli Yalaho, a 6-foot-8, 230-lb forward who averaged 10.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 47% shooting and 39% from three.
The Wolfpack still need a floor-stretching big man and versatile wings.
Retaining guard Paul McNeil Jr. is a priority.