 After two losing consecutive seasons, including going 9-27 in the ACC during those seasons and several transfers out, Gottfried was on the hot seat.On February 16, 2017, after a meeting between Gottfried and athletic director Debbie Yow, NC State announced that Gottfried would not return as head coach for the following season.Gottfried joined the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach for their 2017 NBA Summer League team.