LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Ken Henson, brother of legendary NM State head coach Lou Henson and a former assistant on Lou's staff, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Ken Henson was 83 years old.
Upon Lou Henson's return to the Aggies' bench for the 1997-98 season, he brought Ken along to serve as an assistant coach. Ken organized practice, helped oversee recruiting and performed general administration of the NM State men's basketball program during his stint in Las Cruces.
Henson, a native of Wagoner, Okla., posted a career record of 167-72 at the three different levels he served as head coach.