Moore, now 66, said he left the gym excited about the opportunity and went to the nearest pay phone to call his wife, Linda, a native of Eastern North Carolina and an avid NC State fan.

A memorable four-year run for Moore and the Wolfpack guard trio came to an end Friday, No. 2 NC State falling to third-seeded LSU 80-73 in the Sweet 16 of the Spokane, Washington regional.

NC State women’s basketball landed a commitment from forward Annsley Trivette. Women’s basketball coach Wes Moore lands his ...

NC State’s coach Wes Moore sends in Mimi Collins (2) against Chattanooga during the second half of the first round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship at Reynolds Coliseum ...

Wes Moore is introduced by Director of Athletics Debbie Yow as the new head coach for the N.C. State women’s basketball team Monday, April 8, 2013. He has since gone on to win 222 games.

NC State women’s basketball coach Wes Moore was hard on his players this week in practice. It paid off in a big way for the Wolfpack against the UNC Tar Heels.

The Wolfpack was represented by head coach Wes Moore, Saniya Rivers and Madison Hayes, who spoke on the press conference stage with an ACC moderator and reporters. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NC State ...

Wes Moore is introduced by Director of Athletics Debbie Yow as the new head coach for the N.C. State women’s basketball team Monday, April 8, 2013. He has since gone on to win 222 games.

WES MOORE: First of all, give Princeton a lot of credit. They fought back, hit big shots down the stretch. You know, our kids, I thought played hard. They battled, and I have got to do a better ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wes Moore wants more. Always has, always will. That’s why back in 2013, before he accepted NC State’s offer to become its women’s basketball coach, he wasn’t dissuaded ...

NC State’s coach Wes Moore sends in Mimi Collins (2) against Chattanooga during the second half of the first round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship at Reynolds Coliseum ...

NC State women’s basketball coach Wes Moore was hard on his players this week in practice. It paid off in a big way for the Wolfpack against the UNC Tar Heels.