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New Mexico State University-Main Campus Men's Basketball

NCAA D1Conference USALas Cruces, NM
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How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares (NCAA D1)
11% higher than division average acceptance rate12% lower than division average$16,325 lower than division average

Coaching Staff (5)

Jason Hooten
Jason Hooten

Head Coach

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On Friday, March 24, 2023, former NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia announced the hiring of Jason Hooten as the 28th head coach in Aggie men’s basketball

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Nick Matson
Nick Matson

Assistant Coach

Nick Matson is in his first season as Assistant Coach at NM State. Matson spent the past two seasons at the University of Texas as an assistant under head coach

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Preston Laird
Preston Laird

Assistant Coach

Laird is entering his second season with the Aggies. He returned to Las Cruces after spending five seasons as an assistant coach under Darrel Walker at Little Rock.

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Shunn Buchanan
Shunn Buchanan

Assistant Coach

Buchanan is entering his second season with the Aggies in 2025-26. He joined the NM State coaching staff following a two-year stint as a graduate assistant at Mississippi

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Terryonte Thomas
Terryonte Thomas

Assistant Coach

Thomas is entering his third season on staff and his second season as an assistant coach with the Aggies. He joined Coach Hooten in the fall of 2023 after serving

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Program Snapshot

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Total Staff
5
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Coach Profiles
2
Social Profiles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many coaches does New Mexico State University-Main Campus Men's Basketball have?▾
The New Mexico State University-Main Campus Men's Basketball program currently has 5 coaching staff members listed.
Who is the head coach of New Mexico State University-Main Campus Men's Basketball?▾
Jason Hooten is the current head coach of New Mexico State University-Main Campus Men's Basketball.
How do I contact New Mexico State University-Main Campus Men's Basketball coaches?▾
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What division is New Mexico State University-Main Campus Men's Basketball?▾
New Mexico State University-Main Campus competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PublicHSINCAA since 1947Graduate
2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, NM 88003
Acceptance Rate
76%
Undergrad Enrollment
11,561
Avg Net Price
$6,747/yr
In-State Tuition
$8,147/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,271/yr
Avg SAT
1,004
6-Year Graduation Rate
52%
Freshman Retention
75%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$40,300/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026

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