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Mississippi State AD John Cohen issues statement on hiring of Chris Jans
By Adam Spencer
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Mississippi State made it official on Sunday, hiring New Mexico State coach Chris Jans to replace Ben Howland as the head of the men’s hoops program.
Jans and the Aggies just lost in Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, falling in a close game against Arkansas.
After news of the hiring was made official, Mississippi State AD John Cohen issued a statement welcoming Jans to Starkville:
“The Mississippi State Family is thrilled to welcome Chris Jans as our next head coach,” said Cohen. “Throughout our thorough research, what stood out about Coach Jans was his culture of accountability, hard-working mentality, emphasis on player development, and vision for the future. Coach Jans is a proven leader and winner, who is considered by many to be one of the top coaches in the game. He is a tireless recruiter, brilliant Xs and Os tactician, and his overall resume speaks for itself. In 12 years as a head coach at the Division I and JUCO levels, he won 20 or more games in all but one season. He helped build Wichita State into a powerhouse in the mid-2010s, where they averaged 30 wins each of his last four seasons, including a Final Four appearance and a 35-0 start in his final season. We’re pleased to welcome him, his wife Sheri, his son Nick and daughter Maddie to the Bulldog Family.”
How will Jans fare in Starkville? That remains to be seen, but excitement is high at Mississippi State right now.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
