Report: Barnes Still In The Mix

According to the News and Observer, Texas head coach Rick Barnes is still a candidate for the position at NC State.

News and Observer: Barnes Courtship Continues

"While there is no strong reason to predict Barnes will leave Texas to coach basketball at N.C. State, he has not completely closed the door on the Wolfpack advances.

That's how the situation stood as of Friday afternoon - hours after it was widely reported that Barnes had told State to buzz off."