Head Coach
Jason Hooten
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Hooten | Head Coach | beckv@nmsu.edu |
| Preston Laird | Assistant Coach | plaird31@nmsu.edu |
| Brandon Barnes | Assistant Coach | bbarnes5@nmsu.edu |
| Isaiah Brooks-Sena | Assistant Coach | ibs42@nmsu.edu |
| Bryce Bordeaux | Director of Basketball Operations | bryceb02@nmsu.edu |
| Jonathan Thompson | Strength and Conditioning Coach | jt828@nmsu.edu |
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.
Competing at the D1 level means your recruitment timeline, film quality, and academic eligibility all need to align precisely. Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what it really takes to earn a look from a program at this level. Once you're in contact, a strong highlight film is the single most important asset you can send a coaching staff.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting New Mexico State Aggies
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on New Mexico State Aggies's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
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Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like New Mexico State Aggies.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.