Jason Hooten takes over as New Mexico State basketball coach
New Mexico State is turning to veteran coach Jason Hooten to rebuild its troubled basketball program.
The school announced the hiring of Hooten as head basketball coach on Friday but did not release contract terms. For the past 13 years, he led Sam Houston State to 261 wins and six postseason appearances.
"I believe Coach Hooten is a tremendous fit for New Mexico State," athletic director Mario Moccia said in a news rel