Official Site of the Aggies · May 5, 2025
Hooten Adds Nick Matson to Coaching Staff
Nick MatsonLAS CRUCES, N.M. - NM State Head Coach Jason Hooten has added a new face to the Aggie coaching staff, welcoming Nick Matson as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Matson arrives in Las Cruces after two seasons at Texas, where he helped guide the Longhorns to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances under Head Coach Rodney Terry. During the 2023-24 campaign, Texas reached the Round of 32 and ranked among the nation's elite in both offensive and defensive efficiency, according to KenPom. While in Austin, Matson worked closely with All-Conference players Tre Johnson, Max Abmas, and Dylan Disu.