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Mississippi State Bulldogs hire Chris Jans as men's basketball coach

Mississippi State hired New Mexico State coach Chris Jans as the school's next men's basketball coach on Sunday.

Terms of Jans' contract were not disclosed.

"The Mississippi State Family is thrilled to welcome Chris Jans as our next head coach," athletic director John Cohen said in a statement. "Throughout our thorough research, what stood out about Coach Jans was his culture of accountability, hard-working mentality, emphasis on player development, and vision for the future. Coach Jans is a proven leader and winner, who is considered by many to be one of the top coaches in the game.