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College Basketball: Ranking the top coaching moves of 2017-18 offseason

By Taylor Sturm

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: Georgetown University athletic director Lee Reed introduces NBA Hall of Famer and former Georgetown Hoyas player Patrick Ewing as the Georgetown Hoyas' new head basketball coach at John Thompson Jr. Athletic Center on April 5, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: Georgetown University athletic director Lee Reed introduces NBA Hall of Famer and former Georgetown Hoyas player Patrick Ewing as the Georgetown Hoyas' new head basketball coach at John Thompson Jr. Athletic Center on April 5, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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TULSA, OK – MARCH 17: Head coach Paul Weir of the New Mexico State Aggies looks on in the second half against the Baylor Bears during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at BOK Center on March 17, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
TULSA, OK – MARCH 17: Head coach Paul Weir of the New Mexico State Aggies looks on in the second half against the Baylor Bears during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at BOK Center on March 17, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

No. 12 Paul Weir to New Mexico

The New Mexico State Aggies have been one of the top mid-majors in college basketball over the last few seasons, and the New Mexico Lobos took notice, hiring NMSU’s coach Paul Weir for the 2017-18 season.

Consistent failure to meet expectations led to the departure of Craig Neal, and, when you take a look at the talent that always seems to be on the UNM roster, it makes sense. Last season, New Mexico went 17-14 overall with just a 10-8 record in conference play, finishing fifth in the Mountain West Conference and, obviously, missing out on the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

The mass exodus of players at UNM has to be concerning, especially for the immediate future of the team. Sure, most of the players leaving are ones who were highly-touted recruits that just never panned out, but it still means that next season could be really, really bad for the Lobos.

Hopefully, the desire of these players to leave signifies a change in style and culture within the Lobos’ program, and Weir has full control over the future of this team. More open scholarships mean more of “his” players, and I can’t wait to see what Weir does with this team in the future.

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