Hooten Adds John Smith to Coaching Staff

Smith has previously coached at Incarnate Word, Texas A&M, and Northwestern State

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Friday afternoon, NM State men's basketball head coach Jason Hooten announced the addition of John Smith as an Assistant Coach. Smith brings a robust background in both collegiate and high school basketball with him to Las Cruces. With previous stops at Incarnate Word (2014-18), Texas A&M (2013-14), and his alma mater, Northwestern State (2002-06).

While at Texas A&M, the Aggies went 18-16 overall, knocking off NCAA Sweet Sixteen opponent Tennessee. Smith and the Aggies took down Wyoming in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational before falling to Illinois State in the…