For two years, he also served as an assistant basketball coach for Saint Andrew's School in nearby Barrington, Rhode Island. In an announcement made Sunday by NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia, Greg Heiar (pronounced "higher") has been named the head coach of NM State's men's basketball program. Pitino, 38, brings with him to the Duke City a wealth of experience in the Division I coaching ranks, including plenty of postseason experience. That 2016-17 team picked up two victories against ranked opponents topping No. Aiken and Bradley pinned him down and pulled his pants and underwear down to his ankles. While at Providence he served as a student manager under Tim Welsh before beginning his coaching career the following year. According to the complaint, Odunewu met with investigators and informed them of the abuse and the fact that he had reported the abuse to members of the coaching staff, including Heiar. 19 Iowa. Dave Pilipovich returned to the program as Special Assistant to the Head Coach in May of 2022. The lawsuit, filed in the Third Judicial District Court, claims negligence, loss of consortium - or familial relation impacts - sexual assault, battery and false imprisonment. One of the brightest young coaches in college basketball, Richard Pitino enters his second season leading the New Mexico mens basketball program in 2022-23. 22 Wyoming on Feb. 15 extended Pitinos streak to eight straight seasons with at least one win over an AP ranked opponent. Marvin Menzies was the last head coach to make over $400,000 in base salary at NM State. Minnesota was selected as an at-large into the 2019 NCAA Tournament, earning a 10-seed. In his second stint at the school he helped the Cardinals advance to the NCAA Final Four and finish with a 3010 overall record. NMSU Police issued a report listing possible criminal charges of false imprisonment, criminal sexual contact and harassment. Defendants NMSU and Heiar, Loss of Consortium Brought Pursuant to the Tort Claims Act Plaintiff William Benjamin vs. Minnesota then beat SMU 65-63 for the NIT title. New Mexico State was 9-15 and 2-10 in the Western Athletic Conference under Heiar, who spent time earlier in his career as an assistant for former Aggies coach Chris Jans, who left after last . 1 in both polls. "It is a great day for Lobo Basketball and for everyone who loves our program and our University," said Director of Athletics Eddie . "Slapping a label of hazing on such behavior mischaracterizes the seriousness of the harmful conduct," the lawsuit stated. "I am grateful to Chancellor Arvizu and Mario Moccia for entrusting me as the leader of one of the most respected college basketball programs in the nation," commented Heiar. 11 Purdue again in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Requests for comment to Heiar, Taylor and Bradley by the Sun-News were not immediately returned. At times, some were around when the attacks were going on and they did nothing to look into what was happening nor to stop it," the lawsuit alleged. Brandon Travis, 19, and three other University of New Mexico students allegedly lured Peake to the campus to assault him, New Mexico State Police said. "On one occasion during the summer of 2022, Shak was taking a shower in the Aggie locker room, when Doctor Bradley, and Kim Aiken, Jr. ripped the shower curtain aside. ", The chancellor added that the school will work to "ensure that support systems are in place to prevent this from happening again.". "NMSU policy strictly prohibits hazing, in all forms, and it's something we simply will not tolerate.". On April 1, 2014, in Pitino's first season at Minnesota, the Golden Gophers defeated Florida State University 6764 in overtime in the NIT semifinals, breaking a school record with its 24th win of the season. That team climbed as high as No. There, as the head coach at Northwest Florida State College, Heiar led his troops to the NJCAA Division I National Championship which concluded a 31-5 season for the Raiders. That weekend's Albuquerque game and a Dec. 3 rematch in Las Cruces were canceled, and Peake was suspended from the team. Assistant Coach (Hitting Coach/Recruiting Coordinator) . Louisville was the No. After a debut season in Albuquerque that saw the Lobos more than double their win total and climb over 140 spots in the . He also was named the NABC District 7 Coach of the Year and Reggie Lynch was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. I am excited that we have selected Greg Heiar to serve as our new head coach," New . At least one other player and a member of the staff were subjected to the same or similar treatment from those individual defendants. New Mexico raced out to a 14-0 start with signature wins vs St. Mary's, Iona (coached by Pitino's father, legendary Rick Pitino), and Oral Roberts, all NCAA Tournament teams. While with the Gophers, Pitino compiled a . In his first season with Florida, the Gators went 21-13 overall, making it to the NCAA Tournament as a 10-seed where they would lose 99-92 in double overtime to BYU. The following season in 2009-10, Florida won the SEC regular season championship and went 29-8 overall, advancing the Elite Eight, losing to a Cinderella Butler squad 74-71 in overtime. Pitino was officiall", Pitino Announces Three Men's Basketball Staff Revisions:: www.UofLSports.com, "Top Workplaces | The Courier-Journal | Nominate a Workplace", "Pitino says his son will coach Fla. International", "Minnesota hires Richard Pitino as coach", "Osenieks surprises, helps Gophers advance to NIT final", "SMU vs. Minnesota - Game Recap - April 3, 2014 - ESPN", "Men's Basketball Postseason Honors Big Ten Conference Official Site", "Gophers announce they are parting ways with Richard Pitino", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_Pitino&oldid=1149725257, Louisville Cardinals men's basketball coaches, Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball coaches, Northeastern Huskies men's basketball coaches, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 April 2023, at 02:05. Travis allegedly confronted and shot Peake, 21, who returned gunfire, police said. Heiar's tenure at Chipola began as an assistant coach under then-head coach Chris Jans in 2003-04. Additionally, FIU reached the Sun Belt Tournament Title game as a four seed, before falling to Western Kentucky in the tournament championship game, 6563. All Rights Reserved. Twice Pitino had players named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team and twice players were named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team. His FIU team also had the best conference record in school history. Under Pitino, Minnesota players were awarded All-Big Ten honors twelve times including Nate Mason, who was named First Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media in 2016-17. LAS CRUCES New Mexico State has hired Northwest Florida State College men's basketball head coach Greg Heiar to succeed Chris Jans. Arvizu said he informed the university's director of athletics, Mario Moccia, of his decision Tuesday afternoon. 3 seeded Cardinals fell to top-seeded North Carolina. 16 in the rankings and picked up five more nationally ranked wins, including a pair in the top 10. Benjamin was a target of abuse by the same three teammates, according to the complaint, which began in the summer of 2022 and escalated until February 2023. "It is a great day for Lobo Basketball and for everyone who loves our program and our University," New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nuez said in a release. Eloy Brazils family moved to Cimarron when he was a baby, and he has never left. Along the way, the Golden Gophers knocked off three top-20 teams in No. The turnaround helped earn Richard Pitino the Big Ten Coach of the Year award on March 6, 2017. Dan E. Arvizu, chancellor of New Mexico State University, said he decided to terminate coach Greg Heiar earlier on Tuesday, after learning of the hazing allegations involving the students on the team. Pitino left his position as the associate head coach at Louisville to become the head coach at FIU on April 15, 2012, replacing Isiah Thomas. He was able to compile an 1814 record (119 in the Sun Belt conference) in his first season as head coach. Feb 13, 2023. , Photos: Sky News 13 flies over Good Friday pilgrimages, PHOTOS: Storm moves through New Mexico leaving snow, Snow causes difficult driving conditions across NM, Map: New Mexico Veterans Monuments and Memorials, BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this spring, Surprise your mom with one of these Mothers Day, Mothers Day inspo: This foot massager has 20,000, Drew Barrymores Walmart collection is perfect for, Best Mothers Day gifts for the budding plant mom, 13 Broadcast Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Just one year after a dismal 8-21 campaign, Pitino led FIU to an 18-14 record and a third-place finish in the Sun Belts East Division. Arvizu said the players and coaching staff were called back to the school in Las Cruces and interviewed by university personnel specially trained to conduct investigations into hazing incidents. He spent two separate stints at Louisville coaching alongside his Hall of Fame father Rick Pitino. Lobo Basketball holds a special place in the hearts of New Mexicans, and I cannot wait to get started.. Story Links. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. ABC News was not immediately able to reach Heiar for comment. The Official Website of New Mexico State University Athletics. The matter is still under investigation by law enforcement. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. In 2011-12 as associate head coach, the Cardinals went 30-10, advancing all the way to the Final Four. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | CIMARRON, N.M.(KRQE) A basketball coach is a living legend. The Lobos had three all league performers in Mashburn, House and Newcomer Morris Udeze (Wichita St Transfer). 24 Nebraska before defeating No. All rights reserved. Coach Pitino immediately found success in recruiting by attacking the newly invigorated transfer portal. "While the task of replacing Chris Jans as the leader of our basketball program is a tall one, I am excited that we have selected Greg Heiar to serve as our new head coach," commented Moccia. They will not play in the WAC Tournament, which they have won nine times since 2010. The team was ranked for five weeks over the course of the season and listed in the polls for nine consecutive weeks. Defendants Aiken, Bradley and Washington, Vicarious Liability Under Theory of Aiding in Agency Plaintiffs Benjamin Jr. and Odunewu vs. Defendent NMSU, Violation of New Mexico Civil Rights Act Plaintiffs Benjamin Jr. and Odunewu vs. Defendent NMSU. "The most important job I have as Chancellor of the NMSU System is to ensure our students are safe and protected from harm," Arvizu said. New Mexico State University has fired men's basketball head coach Greg Heiar amid allegations of hazing within the team, the university's chancellor announced Tuesday -- days after the school . 19 Iowa, No. Daniel Oturu in 2020 was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by Minnesota, becoming the first Golden Gopher to be drafted into the NBA in 16 years. In the suit, Benjamin and Odunewu alleged that they were sexually assaulted by three teammates and that despite reporting it to coaching staff nothing was done. In this Oct. 29, 2019, file photo, the NMSU men's basketball team practices at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, N.M. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News, Las Cruces Sun-News via USA Today Network, FILE. In this July 21, 2020, file photo, a New Mexico State player shoots a three at a pre-season practice for the NMSU men's basketball team in Las Cruces, N.M. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 4 overall. I am committed to the safety and well-being of all members of our campus community, as well as to the integrity of our university. It was made public last night that the University of New Mexico will part ways with current men's basketball coach Paul Weir at the end of the season. Heiar led Chipola to a third-place finish in 2009 when his team posted a 35-2 record. According to the court documents, "Taylor laughed in his face and said, 'What do you want me to do? Powerful Big 12 has chance to set records for March Madness bids. The decision to terminate Heiar comes two days after the chancellor announced he had suspended the men's basketball program for the rest of the season. The New Mexico State University men's basketball coach has been fired days after the program was suspended for the rest of the season amid an investigation into alleged hazing incidents, the school's chancellor said. They slapped his bare buttocks and he felt fingers inserted into his anus while his scrotum was simultaneously squeezed.". This was FIU's first winning season since 19992000 and most wins overall since 199798. Before becominga full-fledged member of a coaching staff, Heiar served as a graduate assistant at a pair of Hawkeye State institutions - Loras College (graduate assistant from 2001-03) and Mount St. Clare College (student assistant in 2000-01). 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ESPAOLA, N.M. (KRQE) - A women's college basketball coach in New Mexico was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on one of his former players; a woman he claims he was having a relationship . Then-LSU assistant coach Greg Heiar, center, shouts from the sideline during the team's NCAA men's college basketball tournament game against Yale in Jacksonville, Fla., March 21, 2019. 5 Michigan State and No. [8] This was just the second Big Ten coach of the year award in Minnesota school history, and Minnesota's first since 1982. From there, Louisville defeated No. The women, who are referred to as Jane Doe 1, 2 and 3, sued then-women's basketball coach Meghan De Los Reyes; her husband, Glen De Los Reyes; his company, Glen's Fitness Lab; the Eastern New . 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, and the team defeated Morehead State, Siena and Arizona before losing to second-seeded Michigan State in an Elite Eight matchup. He also was named the NABC District 7 Coach of the Year and Reggie Lynch was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Privacy Policy Further released details, via ESPN, indicate once Peake arrived, the students Travis, two of his friends and a 17-year-old female attacked him with bats. If he earns five more, he would set a new record beating out Albuquerque High School Legend, Jim Hulsman. A 22-year coaching veteran at the NJCAA, NCAA Division III and NCAA Division I levels, Heiar's most recent stop was a memorable one in Niceville, Fla. April 28, 2023. After graduating, he became the head coach at Cimarron High School for 14 years. Heiar's first NCAA Division I coaching assignment sent the Iowan to Hattiesburg, Miss., for a spot on Larry Eustachy's staff. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. Another former New Mexico coach, Dave Bliss, won NCAA Tournament games with the Lobos in four straight seasons from 1996-99, and was then hired by Baylor in the Big 12 -- although his tenure with . ", Rachel Phillips is the weekend sports anchor and reporter. When the behavior continues for months, it cannot be viewed as an initiation rite; instead, it is harassment and abuse.". Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. While attending Santa Fe College, he started thinking about coaching and minored in it. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Overall at Minnesota, Pitino picked up 19 wins over ranked opponents, including five top-10 opponents. "My wife Jill, our children and I are very excited to join the Lobo Family," Pitino said. Postseason invitational champion in history in 2005. On Feb. 10, 2023, Deuce Benjamin reported assaults against him to New Mexico State University Police. Follow him on Twitter @jpgroves. Academics. "The coaches and staff often showed up late to practice and did little to supervise. In his statement, Arvizu added, "hazing is a despicable act. We can't wait for him to get started. Minnesota was selected as an at-large into the 2019 NCAA Tournament, earning a 10-seed. Academic Support Program & Services Center. 9 Ohio State and No. New Mexico State has fired men's basketball head coach Greg Heiar amid an investigation into the program, the school announced Tuesday.. 2022/2023 Tailgating Regulations. 24 ranking during the season. That squad also turned in the highest GPA in Minnesota mens basketball program history. Two days after that, the Aggies fired Heiar. Special Assistant to the Head Coach. LAS CRUCES N.M. (KTSM) - In his first public comments since a deadly shooting involving one of his players, New Mexico State men's basketball coach Greg Heiar said he took, "full responsibility," for what happened Nov. 19 in Albuquerque. New Mexico State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia handed the reins to the coveted Aggie men's basketball program to Chris Jans on Monday, April 17, naming the Fairbank, Iowa, native the 26th head men's basketball coach at NM State. As we announced earlier this year, the university is working withGreenberg Traurig to look into these allegations. The report detailed how the teammates allegedly held the accuser down and "removed his clothing exposing his buttocks and began to 'slap his a'" while also allegedly touching his scrotum. 25thin assists (3,057). That moved the Cardinals to No. Greg Heiar controversy, explained: Why NMSU fired coach, canceled season amid alleged hazing, shooting scandals, March Madness bracket predictions 3.0: Projecting the Field of 68 for 2023 NCAA Tournament, According to a police report filed by the accuser, Best conference ever? Pitino was named Minnesotas head coach in March of 2013 after one season as the head coach at Florida International in University Park, Florida. [3] During his time at Florida, they advanced to two NCAA tournaments including one Elite Eight appearance in 2010. Updated: Jan 2, 2023 / 06:52 AM MST. / With the Panthers, he took over a program that had not turned in a winning season in 12 years and immediately turned them around. The lawsuit alleged that Bradley filmed that incident. Conference tournament champion. Another factor in Heiar's firing is the shooting death of 19-year-old University of New Mexico student Brandon Travis on Nov. 19, 2022 one in which junior forward Mike Peake was involved. According to a police report filed by the accuser, which was obtained by multiple news outlets, three of the accuser's teammates were cited for false imprisonment, harassment and criminal sexual contact in a Feb. 6 hazing incident. Hooten told ABC-7 it wasn't necessarily his intention to come in to wipe the slate clean. Heiar reportedly responded to the police request by saying he first needed to ensure his players didn't first need an attorney present. KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. His first NCAA Tournament berth with the Golden Gophers came in 2016-17, when he led Minnesota to a 24-10 record. In a statement issued Wednesday, New Mexico State University said, "While NMSU does not comment on pending litigation, we want to assure everyone that this issue is being taken seriously. 22 Wisconsin (on the road) and No. 12 as the team started out 13-3. He said he immediately suspended the basketball program, canceled Saturday's game and placed the coaching staff on paid administrative leave. His first season at the helm of the Golden Gophers saw Minnesota go 25-13, setting a school record for wins as Minnesota won the second NIT Championship in school history. Minnesota was the only Big Ten team to be winless on the road, going 010 in the regular season.[9]. "While the task of replacing Chris Jans as the leader of our basketball program is a tall one, I am excited that we have selected Greg Heiar to serve as our new head . That run allowed Heiar to be named the Coach of the Tournament - an award presented to the best NJCAA bench boss at the national tournament since 1959. There, the No. Former Nebraska coach Tim Miles was also reportedly in the running for the New Mexico job. ABC News' Nick Kerr contributed to this report. Coach Brazil mentioned while the wins are fun, the real reward has been working with so many students. 7 seed Louisville, a school he previously helped coach and a program which his father Rick had been head coach of for 16 years. New Mexico State University. "We fully support New Mexico State's decision to suspend the rest of its season, as they take this time to focus on the health and safety of their student-athletes.". Academically, 14 student-athletes under Pitino earned Academic All-Big Ten honors over his first seven seasons, including a school-record five in 2019-20. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. Phone. Between Louisville stops, Pitino spent two seasons at Florida coaching under Billy Donovan. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico men's basketball program announced Thursday that veteran coach Dave Pilipovich has returned to the program as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Heiar, the former Northwest Florida State coach, was hired by New Mexico State University in March 2022. 13 Purdue, No. In his entire coaching career, Brazil has earned 656 total wins. Though the New Mexico program has struggled as of late, it's a job with a track record for sending coaches on to bigger gigs. Two days later, New Mexico State canceled the remainder of the basketball season. 24 Maryland. The release by New Mexico State police called Peake who was also shot at the scene a victim acting in self-defense. Entertainment He won his first state championship title in 1979. Leading the 2021-22 Lobos, that trend continued as the program saw a seven-win improvement, from six wins the year before to 13 wins, despite playing half its games against NCAA and NIT competition. With the Panthers, he took over a program that had not turned in a winning season in 12 years and immediately turned them around. 1 in both polls. Cimarron High Schools head coach is currently in his 44th season. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. The kids used to always tease me that I would throw my hands up like that and go, what are you doing? and that was my, what are you doing pose, said Coach Brazil. That success came after seven years as an assistant coach that included five NCAA appearances, including one Final Four appearance and four trips to the Elite Eight, three conference titles and two 30-win seasons. Along the way, the Golden Gophers knocked off three top-20 teams in No. Copyright 2023 The University of New Mexico. [4] With only six players remaining from the previous season, and not all of them on scholarship, Pitino cobbled together a team and coached a high-pressure defense that finished eighth in the nation in steals. NM State Athletics Insider Podcast Series. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines |, KVIA-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications |, Breaking News LAS CRUCES, N.M. Former New Mexico State basketball players Deuce Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu, along with current Las Cruces High Basketball Coach William Benjamin, filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the university, two of its coaches and three players alleging hazing allegations against members of the men's basketball team made earlier this year were actually sexual assault. Daily News Updates According to an August report from the Las Cruces Sun News (N.M.), Heiar was guaranteed $300,000 a year for five years in salary by the school. Feb 23 Win. Just one year after a dismal 8-21 campaign, Pitino led FIU to an 18-14 record and a third-place finish in the Sun Belts East Division. His first stint at Louisville was from 2007-09, and both seasons ended in Elite Eight runs. Heiar will become the 27th head men's basketball . Between Louisville stops, Pitino spent two seasons at Florida coaching under Billy Donovan. According to a statement issued by New Mexico State police the following day, four students from New Mexico lured Peake to the Albuquerque campus in the pre-dawn hours ahead of a basketball game between the two teams. Privacy Policy With that, The Sporting News breaks down the myriad incidents that took place under Heiar's watch, which ultimately led to his dismissal in Las Cruces, N.M. New Mexico basketball coach is a living legend by: Jessica Barron. 73. ", The 27th bench boss in the history of the program, Heiar succeeds three-time WAC Coach of the Year Chris Jans - an individual Heiar served with on staff at two institutions (Chipola College in 2003-04 and Wichita State from 2011-14 and 2015-17).
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