CHICAGO - Jimmy Collins, one of the greatest New Mexico State University men's basketball players of all time, has passed away at the age of 74 it was announced today by his family.
The star of the Aggies' magical Final Four run in 1970, Collins is the only NM State player to be named to the All-American team three times. Under head coach Lou Henson, the native of Syracuse, N.Y. also led his team to a trio of NCAA Tournament appearances. To this day, Collins holds two single-season records: scoring (754 points) and field goals made (322).