Hours after New Mexico State was eliminated in a hard-fought loss to Arkansas Saturday in the NCAA Tournament’s second round, NMSU announced Sunday that men’s basketball head coach Chris Jans is leaving to accept the same position at Mississippi State.
“It’s no secret that Chris Jans‘ name has been in the mix for a number of other jobs, especially after what he has done for our program over the last five seasons,” said New Mexico State athletic director Mario Moccia in a statement from the school. “This is an opportunity for Chris that is long overdue.