The Mississippi State’s men’s basketball program announced the hiring of three new staff members: Jovan Austin (Director of Basketball Operations), Dillon Elder (Director of Scouting and Analytics), and Joe Rogers (Coordinator of Basketball Operations). Jovan Austin Austin has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Texas A&M-Commerce in 2019-20, Panola College in 2020-21 and Texas-Rio
OFFICIAL: Miller joins Mississippi State Basketball Staff
I mentioned this one yesterday – it’s now been made official. Here is the release from Mississippi State on the hiring of James Miller: The first piece of Chris Jans‘ Mississippi State coaching staff has been revealed announced. With nearly two decades of coaching experience, James Miller has worked his way into being heralded as one of the
Jans inks 6-yr extension at New Mexico State
Chris Jans is staying in the city of Las Cruces. In an announcement made Wednesday afternoon by NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia, Jans, the head coach of NM State’s men’s basketball team, agreed to a six-year contract extension which will keep the Fairbank, Iowa, native installed as the Aggies’ bench boss through April
UTEP Men’s Basketball Coaching Search Odds
Interviews are underway this week at UTEP, as the look to replace Rodney Terry who departed for an assistant spot at Texas. Here are the current odds:
JUCO DIRT: Lamar CC head coach set to take D1 job
I can confirm through multiple sources that NJCAA D1 Lamar Community College (CO) head coach Rian Stubbs has accepted an administrative spot on Chris Jans’ staff at New Mexico State. Stubbs had served as the head coach at LCC for the past three seasons where he compiled a 52-42 record. His best season came in
East Tennessee State names and odds
The search at East Tennessee State to replace Steve Forbes is underway, and has been a pretty interesting one so far. Many thought assistant (and current interim head coach) Jason Shay would be promoted fairly quickly – that obviously hasn’t happened. I have heard that the president is actively involved in this one, and interviews
Jans Inks Extension through 2023 at New Mexico State
New Mexico State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia announced on Wednesday a one-year contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans. This announcement keeps the two-time Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year through the 2022-23 season in addition to other provisions included in the extension. Following the signing, head coach Chris Jans said,
Jans Inks Restructured Contract at New Mexico State
New Mexico State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans has agreed to a restructured contract that will keep him through the 2021-22 season. “The success Coach Jans had in his inaugural season was phenomenal,” said Moccia. “After three-consecutive seasons with a new head coach, it was imperative
Jans Rounds Out New Mexico State Basketball Staff with Addition of Schmitt and Austin
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans rounds out his staff with the hiring of Andy Schmitt and Jovan Austin. Schmitt will serve as the director of basketball operations while Austin serves as graduate assistant. “Coach Schmitt was exactly what we were looking for to complete our staff,” Jans said. “He is smart,
New Mexico State Adds David Anwar as Assistant Basketball Coach
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans filled his final assistant coach position with the hiring of David Anwar. “Coach Anwar brings a wealth of experience to our staff,” Jans remarked. “He is highly regarded in our business and respected for his productivity. Dave possesses a likeable personality and will build lasting relationships
Jeff Mailhot Named Assistant Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans announced the addition of assistant coach Jeff Mailhot to his staff for the upcoming 2017-18 campaign. “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity Coach Jans has provided me at New Mexico State University,” Mailhot said. “Additionally, I would like to thank those who have mentored me over
Lou Gudino Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Chris Jans’ first order of business as New Mexico State’s head men’s basketball coach is the hiring of Lou Gudino as his associate head coach. “I have always respected Coach Jans for as long as I’ve known him,” Gudino said. “I’m also very well aware of the basketball history at New Mexico State and have