New Mexico State University chancellor, Dan Arvizu&nbsp;informed the campus community that the Aggies men's basketball head coach Greg Heiar has been fired amid an ongoing investigation into the hazing allegations in the programme. The chancellor also added in the letter that it was his decision to fire Heiar who was in the first year of coaching the Aggies. The university had already suspended the programme over the weekend after an unidentified player reported multiple hazing incidents to the on-campus police. The player said in the report that at least three other players from the team were involved in the incidents.

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"As I’ve stated previously, hazing has no place on our campus, and those found responsible will be held accountable for their actions," Arvizu wrote in the letter. "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." Writing about other coaching staff of the programme, Arvizu added, that "further decisions regarding the remainder of the coaching staff will be made after additional investigations are concluded."

Reporting the incident, the player told the campus police that in the latest incident on February 6, three players held him down in the men's locker room, removed his clothing and hit his buttocks. According to the police notes, the player said he "had no choice but to let this happen because it's a 3 on 1 type of situation." The player, however, said he did not want to press charges.

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The university suspended the programme immediately after learning about the alleged incident, including cancelling the remaining games. The entire coaching staff was also put on paid administrative leave, including coach Heiar, who had a 9-15 record in the first season with the Aggies, his first coaching stint in Division I, till the university's suspension of the programme.&nbsp; 
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New Mexico State University chancellor, Dan Arvizu informed the campus community that the Aggies men's basketball head coach Greg Heiar has been fired amid an ongoing investigation into the hazing allegations in the programme.

New Mexico State University chancellor, Dan Arvizu informed the campus community that the Aggies men's basketball head coach Greg Heiar has been fired amid an ongoing investigation into the hazing allegations in the programme. The chancellor also added in the letter that it was his decision to fire Heiar who was in the first year of coaching the Aggies. The university had already suspended the programme over the weekend after an unidentified player reported multiple hazing incidents to the on-campus police. The player said in the report that at least three other players from the team were involved in the incidents. Also Read: College Basketball: Domestic violence case against ex-Longhorns coach Chris Beard dropped by Texas DA "As I’ve stated previously, hazing has no place on our campus, and those found responsible will be held accountable for their actions," Arvizu wrote in the letter. "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." Writing about other coaching staff of the programme, Arvizu added, that "further decisions regarding the remainder of the coaching staff will be made after additional investigations are concluded." Reporting the incident, the player told the campus police that in the latest incident on February 6, three players held him down in the men's locker room, removed his clothing and hit his buttocks. According to the police notes, the player said he "had no choice but to let this happen because it's a 3 on 1 type of situation." The player, however, said he did not want to press charges. Read More: NBA: All-Star Slam Dunk, 3-Point and Skills Challenge details, complete schedule, line-ups and more The university suspended the programme immediately after learning about the alleged incident, including cancelling the remaining games. The entire coaching staff was also put on paid administrative leave, including coach Heiar, who had a 9-15 record in the first season with the Aggies, his first coaching stint in Division I, till the university's suspension of the programme. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US: New Mexico State University fires men's basketball head coach Greg Heiar after hazing reports