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
OFFICIAL: Miller Named Assistant Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first published on 8/3 (New Mexico State Dirt)… New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans has officially tabbed James Miller as his new assistant coach, filling the gap left open when associate head coach Lou Gudino left for Wichita State. “Coach Miller is a young coach
New Mexico State Dirt…
Been at the beach all week, but wanted to follow-up on something that I tweeted on Wednesday… I have heard from multiple sources that North Texas assistant James Miller is the leader to replace Lou Gudino (departed for Wichita State) on Chris Jans’ staff at New Mexico State. Last season was Miller’s first at UNT
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,
Daily Dirt – 8/25/17
Catching up on a bunch of things that I’ve heard… Former New Mexico State assistant Jesse Bopp has landed as the varsity basketball coach at IMG Academy (FL). He was a finalist to become the head coach at NMSU this past spring after Paul Weir jumped ship to the University of New Mexico. Bopp
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
New Mexico Dirt…
I can confirm that Brandon Mason has been named as an assistant coach at New Mexico, and is already out on the road recruiting for the Lobos. He replaces Mark Hsu who became an assistant at Western Kentucky last week. Mason spent last season as the director or player personnel at UNLV. He came to
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