Keatts was on the hot seat prior to reaching the Final Four in 2024, so his dismissal should not be a surprise

Even if Saturday’s loss to miserable Miami was a fireable offense all by itself, there were reasons for N.C. State to give Kevin Keatts another year to build on a historic postseason run.

After leading NC State to a Final Four just a year ago, Kevin Keatts is out. But his exit raises bigger concerns about the Wolfpack's future.