Learn more about Amir Khan, the student manager of the McNeese men's basketball team that became a viral sensation during the team's Cinderella run during the March Madness 2025.

Coined the "Amir Khan Effect" by CBS Sports, the Cowboys have won a combined 59 games in the two seasons that Khan has been the manager. McNeese only had 22 combined wins prior to his arrival.

Wade said Khan, who even in his voluntary role occasionally gets to the facility as early as 5:30 a.m., is an indispensable servant leader. “I joked with him.

McNeese State University is taking March Madness by storm and their student manager, Amir "Aura" Khan, is playing a big role in it. Khan, who is currently a senior at McNeese, has been the men's ...

This year, one of those is McNeese State manager Amir “Aura” Khan, ... McNeese State cheerleaders wearing shirts with manager Amir Khan’s image during a March 22, 2025 game against Purdue.

Coined the "Amir Khan Effect" by CBS Sports, the Cowboys have won a combined 59 games in the two seasons that Khan has been the manager. McNeese only had 22 combined wins prior to his arrival.