New Mexico State University indefinitely suspended its men's basketball program and placed staff on paid leave after reports of hazing within the team, Chancellor Dan Arvizu revealed.
The New Mexico State Aggies celebrate after winning the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournament against the Abilene Christian Wildcats at the Orleans Arena on March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The chancellor said the most important part of his job is ensuring the school system's students are safe and protected from harm, adding he is"heartbroken and sickened" to hear reports of hazing. Arvizu said the school's policy strictly prohibits all forms of hazing, and it is something that will not be tolerated.He concluded the email by acknowledging many in the NMSU community want clarification on the incidents and the future of the basketball program. He reiterated the team's operations remain suspended until further notice and, going forward, additional information will be shared when possible.after a Nov.
Three of Peake's teammates, later identified as Issa Muhammad, Marchelus Avery and Anthony Roy, picked him up from the scene and took him to a hospital.
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