New Mexico State announced Friday night that the university has suspended the operations of their men's basketball program and placed the coaching staff on paid administrative leave "until further notice." This comes as the school is being informed of new allegations that involve possible violations of university policy entirely separate from the events that happened in Albuquerque late last year.

Sources are indicating that the allegations are related to hazing, and a police report was filed on the issue which prompted the university's action.

In November, a New Mexico State player, Mike Peake, was hospitalized after a shooting on the University of New Mexico's campus the night before the two rivals were scheduled to play. Peake was suspended for his role in the incident, which left a New Mexico student dead.

New Mexico State's Board of Regents have released a statement saying they support the suspension and are confident a full and thorough investigation will be conducted.