NC State fires Kevin Keatts after 8 years, Final Four in 2024

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Kevin Keatts has been fired as the men's basketball coach at NC State, the school announced Sunday, making the move less than one year after he led the Wolfpack to the Final Four.

Keatts was at the helm for eight seasons, taking NC State to three NCAA tournaments. He finished his time in Raleigh with an overall record of 151-113, going 69-84 in ACC play.

"I am extremely proud of what we accomplished during my time here," Keatts said on social media, noting his tenure started with an NCAA investigation from the previous staff. "... As we enter this new era of college sports, I wholeheartedly believe that I am leaving the program in better position to succeed than when I…