I read an interview with Hayes that he described his role more of a GM than coach. Does anyone know if Hayes is filling the Goins spot, or did MW get added head count? And any thoughts on Goins leaving? I can appreciate he is 'going home.'

Where did Goins go?

NC ST

It is being reported Hayes is FTE add, and Goins will be replaced with another assistant.

Correct. Behind the scenes. Not on the bench

Do you know why not a bench coach? Will he be focused more on recruiting, roster management, NIL, etc?

The cynical side of me wonders if Hayes will fill the role of "get your two top 20 sons to come play basketball at Georgia."

The non-cynical side is happy to have him, though. I was lucky enough to be in college to watch him play. Loved those teams.

Does Goins leaving hurt? Where was his greatest impact made?

Is Goins the one who just came last year?

I personally have no insight. Not sure I view a move to NC ST as a step up, or even lateral to an SEC job, but he is from NC/that area. So hard to know if he saw writing on the wall, jumped ship, or merely seized an opp to move closer to home.

Maybe Ball will get some intel.

It wouldn't be the first parent hired in collegiate athletics to gain a signature.

At least Hayes has legit hoops bone fides.