The New Mexico State basketball team has been suspended for the remainder of the season due to multiple allegations of hazing against several players.
The suspension came after New Mexico State chancellor Dan Arvizu announced the report from campus police on Sunday that accused several members of the team of disturbing behavior toward another player. PerCampus police released a redacted report Sunday which alleges three members of the team falsely imprisoned, harassed and made sexual contact with another player since this past summer,Aggies head coach Greg Heiar and his whole coaching staff were also put on paid administrative leave.
The New Mexico State Aggies logo on pair of shorts during the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Connecticut Huskies at KeyBank Center on March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, New York. “This action is clearly needed, especially after receiving additional facts and reviewing investigation reports related to the hazing allegations involving student-athletes on the team,” Arvizu said in a statement. “Hazing has no place on our campus, and those found responsible will be held accountable for their actions. We must uphold the safety of our students and the integrity of our university. It’s time for this program to reset.
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