Sidney Lowe is now out as men's basketball coach at North Carolina State. But his departure isn't accompanied by bitterness. In fact, athletic director Debbie Yow says Lowe comforted her when it was decided that it would be best for him to leave, the (Raleigh) News & Observer reports. Here's a link to coverage of Lowe's ouster (including video of Yow's press conference), the ups and downs of his five years as coach, and a look at possible replacements.