NC State fires head coach Kevin Keatts

NC State has parted ways with head coach Kevin Keatts, the school's director of athletics Boo Corrigan announced Sunday.

"I want to thank coach Keatts for his contributions to NC State and for always representing the university with class," Corrigan said in a statement. "He will always have a treasured place in Wolfpack history for the accomplishments of his 2023-24 squad, and I appreciate the passion he brought to this role. We wish him and his family the best in the future."

Keatts' dismissal comes on the heels of a disappointing 12-19 campaign. The 52-year-old guided the program to last season's Final Four, its first since 1983.

NC State booked their spot in the 2024 NCAA Tournament after a shocking run to the ACC Tournament title as a 10-seed. The conference crown automatically triggered a two-year extension to Keatts' contract through 2030.

Keatts' buyout is a little less than $8 million, according to insider Joe Giglio.

Keatts went 151-113 over eight seasons in Raleigh, including three trips to the NCAA Tournament. He previously spent three campaigns at UNC Wilmington, where he won CAA Coach of the Year honors twice.

"The last eight years have been a dream come true, and I will always cherish my time being a part of the Raleigh community," Keatts said in a statement.