RALEIGH – NC State is in the midst of a roster rebuild under first-year coach Justin Gainey, but Monday brought news of one crucial piece sticking it out with the program for another year under yet another new coach.  Paul McNeil is staying with the Wolfpack for his junior season after entering the transfer portal to explore options elsewhere, according to an Instagram post from McNeil himself on Friday. It’s a massive win for Gainey in the roster-building process, as McNeil provides a bridge between the previous history of the program and the flurry of newcomers joining NC State out of the transfer portal. Gainey will be the third coach McNeil has played for since joining the Pack under Kevin Keatts.  More on bringing McNeil back  Feb 17, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Paul McNeil Jr. (2) and North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) dive for the ball during the first half at Lenovo Center.…