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About the Aggies: Taking a look at New Mexico State and their 2021-22 season

The bracket is out. UConn men’s basketball has earned a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 12 New Mexico State in the first round of the Big Dance.

Quick Facts

Nickname: Aggies

Mascot: Pistol Pete

Head Coach: Chris Jans (119-31, fifth season)

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Conference: Western Athletic Conference

Record: 26-6 (14-4 WAC)

KenPom rank: 81st

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New Mexico State was the No. 1 seed in the 10-team WAC Tournament, which is played in Las Vegas. Two teams, Dixie State and Tarleton State, were ineligible as they are both within their transition period from Division II to Division I, while Lamar, which finished last in the league, was not invited.