LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice released a report on the hazing failures at NMSU by the men’s basketball team during the 2022-2023 season.
The findings reveal systemic failures in protecting student-athletes and a pervasive culture of misconduct within the program.
“This report is intended to shine a light not only on the specific misconduct by members of NMSU’s basketball team but also the institutional deficiencies that allowed that misconduct to go unaddressed by leaders inside the university,” said Attorney General Raúl Torrez. “While NMSU has made commendable progress since these incidents occurred, more must be done to ensure accountability and prevent future harm.”…