Head Coach

Jason Hooten

Contact: beckv@nmsu.edu

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About New Mexico State Aggies Basketball

New Mexico State basketball competes in Conference USA, offering student-athletes an opportunity to play at a competitive collegiate level while pursuing meaningful academics in Las Cruces. Head Coach Jason Hooten leads a program committed to developing players both on and off the court, emphasizing discipline, work ethic, and character. Conference USA provides consistent high-level competition and exposure that prepares players for professional pathways. The Aggies play in front of passionate home crowds and represent a university with strong community support. The program values creating an environment where recruits can grow as basketball players while earning a degree from an accredited institution. High school players interested in competing at the collegiate level while maintaining academic focus should reach out to Coach Hooten's staff to learn how New Mexico State can help them achieve their goals.

Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.

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