Lou Henson through the years

(Left to right) Jimmy Collins, New Mexico State head coach Lou Henson and Sam Lacey pose for a photo during the 1969-1970 season.

Robin Zielinski/Sun-News Lou Henson waves to the crowd as they honor him with a standing ovation during halftime at the Pan American Center for Saturday's Lou Henson Classic game.

Lou Henson, left, poses with his wife.

Garrey Carruthers with legendary NMSU basketball coach Lou Henson on May 10, 2013.

NMSU's Hall of Fame college basketball coach Lou Henson signs 12-by-12 sections of the former Pan American Center's parquet floor on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Pieces of the floor were auctioned off at Ashley Furniture HomeStore of Las Cruces.

Sun-News photo by Norm Dettlaff Former New Mexico State University men's basketball coach Lou Henson looks at his award Saturday at the Pan American Center. He was recognized for the 40th anniversary of reaching the final four in 1970.

Sun-News photo by Norm Dettlaff Former New Mexico State University men's basketball coach Lou Henson, bottom left, is awarded a game jersy Tuesday at the Pan American Center. The jersy, which has the number of Henson's career wins, is held by NMSU basketball player Allen Haynes, center, and Bryant Funston. Standing behind him is his wife Mary.

Former Aggies Coach and College Basketball Hall of Famer Lou Henson is undergoing treatment in Houston.

Former New Mexico State University men's basketball coach Lou Henson, left, and NMSU athletic director Mario Moccia chat about Henson's recent honors that declared Jan. 30 as Lou Henson Day throughout the county. Henson believes Moccia should tab current NMSU assistant Paul Weir to replace Marvin Menzies.

Legendary NMSU basketball coach Lou Henson was presented a proclamation from Dona Ana county commissioner Ben Rawson proclaiming Saturday Lou Henson Day. The Aggies beat Texas-Rio Grande Valley 92-68 at the Pan American Center.

Former New Mexico State and Illinois coach Lou Henson talks about his career during a National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction event, Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)