Although the 2023-24 season is seven months away, newly appointed New Mexico State Head Coach Jason Hooten’s task of developing a roster and staff to help restore the tradition of winning within the Aggie program started the day he was hired. Coach Hooten took a step in that direction by announcing the hiring of Assistant
Hooten named Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Following up on my Tweet from earlier today. Jason Hooten to New Mexico State is now official. Here’s the release from NMSU: NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia has announced the hiring of Jason Hooten as the 28th head coach of the Aggie men’s basketball program. Hooten brings with him an impressive 13 years
New Mexico State fires Head Basketball Coach Greg Heiar
New Mexico State Chancellor Dan Arvizu sent the letter below to the NMSU campus earlier today announcing that he has fired Head Basketball Coach Greg Heiar: Heiar was placed on leave late last week, and the Aggies season was later cancelled, after serious allegations of hazing in the program had been brought to light. New
New Mexico State suspends operations of Men’s Basketball program
New Mexico State has released the statement below regarding the status of their men’s basketball program. More on this story as it continues to develop.
REPORT: New Mexico State coaches held onto gun used by player in self-defense killing
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
