McNeese coach Will Wade lands 5-year extension

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A stellar start in his first season as McNeese's basketball coach earned Will Wade a contract extension on Tuesday.

The school announced that Wade, 41, received a five-year deal worth $700,000 plus incentives per season.

McNeese owns a 20-3 record and sits atop the Southland Conference with a 9-1 mark.

The Cowboys finished 11-23 last season under John Aiken and last won 2