NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia has announced the hiring of Jason Hooten as the 28th head coach of the Aggie men's basketball program. Hooten brings with him an impressive 13 years of head coaching experience across his 30-year coaching career. In 13 seasons as the head coach at Sam Houston State University, Hooten displayed a track record of success as he compiled 261 wins, posted a .607 win percentage and helped the Bearkats to six postseason appearances, including a win in the first round of the 2023 NIT. Hooten's ability to build a winning program guided him to become the Bearkats' winningest coach in program history. Hooten and his staff helped lead the SHSU program to six 20-plus win seasons, including four in the last six seasons.