Gainey Unveils Five New Additions to Men’s Basketball Staff
NC State men’s basketball coach Justin Gainey has officially announced the hiring of five new staff members to enhance his coaching team. The new additions include assistant coaches Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll, and Anthony Goins, along with Bill Comar, who will serve as the director of operations.
New Coaching Staff Overview
Coach Gainey expressed his enthusiasm about the hires, stating, “This coaching staff brings championship experience and a relentless commitment to winning.” Gainey emphasized the importance of developing complete student-athletes, focusing on both on-court success and life skills.
Assistant Coach Alvin Brooks III
Alvin Brooks III joins NC State after two successful seasons as Associate Head Coach at Kentucky. During his time at Baylor, he contributed to an impressive 194-72 record, including a remarkable NCAA tournament journey. Brooks has a rich coaching background, starting in junior college, and later helping to secure Baylor’s first national championship in 2021.
- Coaching Record at Baylor: 194-72
- NCAA Appearances: 12-5 record in tournament games
- Master’s Degree: Athletics administration, 2023
Assistant Coach Riley Collins
Riley Collins arrives at NC State after a successful four-season stint at the University of Tennessee. His experience includes advancing to the Elite Eight three times and supporting player development that earned numerous accolades.
- Years at Tennessee: 4 seasons
- Best Season Record: 30-8 (2024-25)
- Player Recognition: Ja’Kobi Gillespie – First Team All-SEC
Assistant Coach Matthew Driscoll
Matthew Driscoll comes to NC State after a notable tenure at North Florida, where he became the all-time winningest coach in the program’s history. Driscoll has a record of 274 career victories, including three regular-season conference championships.
- Total Wins at North Florida: 248
- Postseason Appearances: 3
- ASUN Coach of the Year Awards: 3
Assistant Coach Anthony Goins
Anthony Goins joins the Wolfpack after two seasons at Georgia. There, he helped lead a high-scoring offense, which ranked fifth nationally. Goins has experience at multiple institutions and has consistently contributed to team improvements.
- Averaged Points per Game: 89.4 (2024)
- NCAA Tournament Appearances: 2
- Previous Tenure: Boston College, Clemson, Quinnipiac, Yale
Director of Operations Bill Comar
Bill Comar, a seasoned collegiate administrator, joins NC State after serving at Cincinnati. He has a storied history of contributing to programs with multiple postseason appearances and NCAA tournament berths.
- Postseason Experience: 18 appearances
- NCAA Tournament Berths: 12
- Previous Institutions: Ball State, Indiana, Dayton
Looking Ahead
Under Gainey’s leadership, the new staff aims to instill a culture of excellence at NC State. Their combined experience in coaching and administration is expected to foster success both on the court and in player development.
