Khan, who became an unexpected national storyline during McNeese's NCAA Tournament surge last season, explained his return on the McNeese Pokecast. The manager cited wanting to graduate from McNeese and living nearby as major factors in his decision, along with practical concerns as some of his credits didn't transfer to NC State, pushing him back to sophomore standing.
The Cowboys are currently 23-5 and firmly positioned for another March run. Khan expressed his desire to shine light on student managers and their behind-the-scenes work, noting that the viral attention never changed how he viewed his job. His return was confirmed with a simple tweet: "We back @McNeeseMBB."