New Mexico State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia handed the reigns to the coveted Aggie men’s basketball program to Chris Jans, naming the Fairbanks, Iowa, native the 26th head men’s basketball coach at NM State. The 25-year veteran takes the helm of an Aggie team that returns 4-of-5 starters and won a program record 28
OFFICIAL: New Mexico names Paul Weir Head Basketball Coach
Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs has announced that Paul Weir, previously the head coach at New Mexico State, has been named as the 21st head men’s basketball coach at The University of New Mexico. Weir will be formally introduced on Tuesday in a press conference at 2 p.m. in the U.S. Bank Club and
REPORT: Paul Weir to become next Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico
According to multiple reports, New Mexico State Head Coach Paul Weir will become the next Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico. It sounds like he beat out Florida Gulf Coast Head Coach Joe Dooley, ETSU Head Coach Steve Forbes, Texas Arlington Head Coach Scott Cross, and Spurs Assistant Coach James Borrego for the job. Last
New Mexico State Names Marc Hsu Assistant Basketball Coach
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Paul Weir rounded out his coaching staff with the addition of Marc Hsu. Hsu is very much familiar with Las Cruces, having spent his second year in the collegiate ranks at New Mexico State under legendary head coach Lou Henson as a volunteer director of basketball operations for
New Mexico State Tabs Guy Meyer as Director of Basketball Operations
NM State head men’s basketball coach Paul Weir continues to build his staff, naming Guy Meyer as his director of basketball operations. “Guy is a terrific addition to our program,” Weir said. “He has been a school teacher, a collegiate and professional player and also a successful college coach here at nearby Cochise. Finding a
OFFICIAL: Jesse Bopp Named Assistant Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Back on 5/18, HoopDirt.com mentioned that Chattanooga assistant Jesse Bopp was involved with a job on Paul Weir’s staff at New Mexico State (Daily Dirt – 5/18/16). It’s now been made official… “I’m really, really excited to join Paul, his staff and players,” Bopp said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity in building the ‘Paul Weir’
Daily Dirt – 5/18/16
On the run today – here are two quick things that I’ve heard… Tennessee Chattanooga assistant Jesse Bopp is involved with a spot on Paul Weir’s staff at New Mexico State. Last season was his first at UTC, he had previously been the DBO at VCU, and the head coach at Vermont Academy. Sounds like
Hall of Fame Coach Lou Henson Named Special Advisor at New Mexico State
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Paul Weir announced the appointment of Hall of Fame coaching legend Lou Henson as Special Advisor to the Aggie program. “I am ecstatic that Coach (Henson) will be joining our program,” said Weir. “To add a person of his competencies and experiences comes along once in a lifetime.
BREAKING: Paul Weir to be named Head Coach at New Mexico State
CBSSports.com was the first to report today that New Mexico State will promote associate head coach Paul Weir to replace Marvin Menzies as the Aggies head basketball coach. Weir, who will be entering his tenth season at the school, will take over for his former boss who became the head coach at UNLV earlier this
REPORT: UNLV to Hire New Mexico State Head Coach Marvin Menzies
According to an ESPN report, UNLV and New Mexico State head coach Marvin Menzies have verbally agreed on a contract. Menzies would replace Chris Beard who bolted for Texas Tech just weeks after accepting the UNLV job. In his nine seasons as the head coach at NMSU, Menzies has compiled a 198-111 record, including a 23-11
UNLV Search Update…
After losing out on top choice Mick Cronin earlier this week, UNLV is now moving on in their search for a basketball coach, and conducting interviews with other candidates. UNLV AD Tina Kunzer-Murphy is trying to replace former head coach Dave Rice who she fired back in January. New Mexico State head coach Marvin Menzies and Arkansas
Brandon Mason Special Assistant to the Head Coach at New Mexico State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish New Mexico State men’s basketball welcomes the return of one of its own, as former Aggie Brandon Mason has been tabbed by NM State Head Coach Marvin Menzies the new Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Mason has spent the last season as an assistant coach at New Mexico Highlands after two seasons