March Madness team’s student manager inks NIL deals after starring in viral video

Student Manager steals spotlight during first round of March Madness

McNeese’s upset win over Clemson in the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament was a big deal for the team and yet the players on the court are being upstaged by their student manager on the sidelines. NBC News’ Sam Brock catches up with Amir Khan who has gone viral in part because of his tunnel, boombox walk-outs in which he is rapping along with the team.

McNeese’s equipment manager is secret weapon Amir “Aura” Khan

​HOUSTON (KIAH) - Amir "Aura" Khan, a senior from neighboring Lake Charles, Louisiana, serves as the student equipment manager for the McNeese State Cowboys men's basketball team. Now, he's become the unexpected super star for McNeese in his second season with the team. Khan's role is naturally an integral part of the Cowboys' team, but Khan himself is being credited as one of the, if not THE, most dynamic part of the team's success, especially …

McNeese State Manager Amir 'Aura' Khan Gets Postgame Interview With CBS Sports After Team's Win

Amir Khan and the McNeese State Cowboys are this year’s Cinderella story of the NCAA Tournament. Last month, Khan went viral after walking out of the tunnel holding a large Bluetooth boom box while blasting out the lyrics to Lud Foe’s “In & Out” along with players. Amir Khan has become a viral sensation with his swagger, energy, and legendary song selections. He’s not just a manager… he’s the heart and soul of the Cowboys’ locker room. Now, he’…

McNeese social media star student manager has made it to NCAA tourney court – on socks

A student manager for McNeese is making the most of the Cowboys’ latest appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

McNeese State CBB Manager Amir Khan Signs Historic NIL Deals Ahead of March Madness

McNeese social media star student manager has made it to NCAA tourney court

A student manager for McNeese is making the most of the Cowboys’ latest appearance in the NCAA Tournament.