Former NMSU Hoops Great Jimmy Collins Dies
Jimmy Collins, the leading scorer on NMSU s 1969-70 Final Four team, passed away this morning at the age of 74. Collins is the only player in the history of the Aggies men s basketball program to be named to an All-America team three times in his career. The Syracuse, New York native also helped lead NMSU to three NCAA Tournament appearances during his time with the Aggies. The shooting guard still holds the team records for most points in a season (754) and field goals made in a season (322), while ranking third all time in scoring (1,734 points).