A recently released report from KOAT-7 in New Mexico reads, “New Mexico State basketball players and coaches skipped town in a university-owned bus while investigators were trying to interview them and find the gun that was used by one of their players in a self-defense defense shooting on the UNM campus hours before tipoff, according
Taylor promoted to Associate Head Coach at New Mexico State
Associate Head Coach Dominique Taylor. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? NM State Head Coach Greg Heiar thought so and has officially announced that he would be elevating Taylor for the upcoming season. “I’m very excited to announce Coach Taylor as my Associate Head Coach,” said Heiar. “In my first 12 weeks here, DT has been instrumental in helping build this
New Mexico State names Merritt as new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
It seems like every day, the Aggies get stronger and stronger. Today, they took another step in the right direction with the addition of Brian Merritt.Head Coach Greg Heiar announced Saturday afternoon that Merritt will be joining the Aggie staff as an assistant coach. “I am happy to announce Brian as the next member of my staff,”
Keys named Video Coordinator at New Mexico State
When it comes to knowing what it takes to be successful as an Aggie, incoming Video Coordinator Billy Keys knows a thing or two. Head Coach Greg Heiar made the announcement that the Aggie legend would be joining the NM State coaching staff. Keys suited up for the Aggies for two seasons in the late ’90s and served
New Mexico State tabs Heiar as new Head Basketball Coach
In an announcement made Sunday by NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia, Greg Heiar (pronounced “higher”) has been named the head coach of NM State’s men’s basketball program. “While the task of replacing Chris Jans as the leader of our basketball program is a tall one, I am excited that we have selected Greg Heiar
BREAKING: Chris Jans named Head Coach at Mississippi State
Chris Jans, one of the nation’s premier bench bosses, has been chosen to lead the Mississippi State men’s basketball program. The announcement came Sunday from MSU Director of Athletics John Cohen. “The Mississippi State Family is thrilled to welcome Chris Jans as our next head coach,” said Cohen. “Throughout our thorough research, what stood out about
Taylor named Assistant Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Chris Jans‘ group of assistant coaches once again includes a trio of individuals. The Aggies’ fifth-year head men’s basketball coach announced Tuesday that Dominique Taylor has agreed to join Jans’ staff as an assistant coach for the 2021-22 season and beyond. “We are thrilled that Dominique has decided to join our men’s basketball staff,” Jans
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
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
Lou Henson Passes Away
Legendary Fighting Illini basketball coach and ambassador Lou Henson passed away peacefully in his Champaign home Saturday, July 25, the Henson family announced today. The Hall of Fame coach retired as the all-time leader in victories at both the University of Illinois with 423 wins and New Mexico State with 289 wins. Born January 10,
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,
Miller promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at NM State
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans announced Thursday the promotion of James Miller to associate head coach. “James is a young, rising star in our profession and has been a wonderful addition to our coaching staff,” said Jans. “His well-rounded skill set and wide range of experience has proven to be invaluable
