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Texas State adds Nijal Pearson to basketball coaching staff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:18 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Texas State adds Nijal Pearson to basketball coaching staff

Summary

Texas State men's basketball announced the addition of Nijal Pearson to its coaching staff on September 16, 2026. Pearson, the program's all-time leading scorer, returns after a six-year professional career. He will serve as Coordinator for Player Personnel and Strategy. Pearson accumulated 2,192 points during his time with the Bobcats, ranking among the top ten in several statistical categories. Alongside him, Vince Walden joins as assistant coach and Gedi Juozapaitis as director of video and analytics. The team is gearing up for a challenging season in the Pac-12 with several powerhouse programs.

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By the Numbers

•Nijal Pearson scored 2,192 points for Texas State.
•Walden previously was an assistant at LSU and Texas A&M.
•Juozapaitis has experience in Bulgaria and the Canadian league.
•Texas State signed three-star guard Jayden Hopkins for 2027.

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7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Texas State men's basketball adds all-time leading scorer Nijal Pearson to coaching staff

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Texas State men's basketball announced via press release Tuesday the addition of three new staff members, including all-time leading scorer Nijal Pearson.
— Yahoo Sports

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