Lynn joins the Aggies after previous roles with Winthrop, Miami, Unrivaled and Klutch Sports.

Emilio Garcia, New Mexico State Athletics

LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State Head Coach Adeniyi Amadou has announced another new hire to his inaugural coaching staff in Las Cruces, with the addition of Director of Basketball Operations Carisma Lynn. Lynn joins the Aggies following stints at Winthrop University and the University of Miami, as well as work with the Unrivaled League and Klutch Sports.

"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join the New Mexico State Women's Basketball program", said Lynn. "I would like to thank Coach Amadou and the athletics administration for their trust in me. I'm excited to be part of a program that values excellence, hard work, and the development of student-athletes both on and off the court.

I look forward to supporting our coaches and student-athletes, building meaningful relationships, and helping create a championship-caliber experience that reflects the values and standards of New Mexico State Women's Basketball."

While at Winthrop, Lynn worked as the Director of Basketball Operations, handling the day-to-day operations for coaches and staff, coordinating budgets, meals and travel, while working as the primary liaison between the team and administration.

On the court, the Eagles amassed 15 wins, making a run to the Big South Championship semifinals.

"Carisma has just started to work here in Las Cruces, and she has already been great for our program" added Head Coach Adeniyi Amadou, "She has been great by virtue of her ability to quickly settle into her professional role and settle into it to the utmost."

I have no doubt that, in time, her impact on our program will be inestimable because she operates far outside the standard duties of a Director of Basketball Operations.

She moves with the attitude that 'No job is too small;' and her commitment to serving those around her, as well as her organization skills, will be instrumental in helping guide our student athletes and our program to operate at a high level."

Ahead of her stint in Rock Hill, Lynn served as the Mist Basketball Club Coordinator, a member of the 3x3 basketball league Unrivaled in Medley, Fla., where she acted as the primary liaison between players, coaching staff, and administrative personnel. She managed scheduling and logistics for practices, games, and team events, coordinated ticket distribution, and oversaw equipment organization and facility setup to ensure efficient daily operations.

Prior to that role, Lynn was the Operations Graduate Assistant with the University of Miami Track & Field/Cross Country from 2023-24. In that position, she assisted with budget tracking and expense reconciliation, supported recruitment activities and campus visits, and coordinated travel logistics for competitions. She also provided administrative support for day-to-day departmental needs, including scheduling and communications. That season, the Hurricanes produced six First Team All-Americans across the men's and women's programs.

Lynn gained agency-level experience with Klutch Sports Group as an NFL Intern in the summer of 2023, where she contributed to athlete representation research, professional scheduling coordination, and event planning. She also created a season-long travel calendar to support client management during the NFL season.

Her background in digital media includes work as a Social Media Intern for WSLAM in New York City from 2021-22, producing live game updates, creating content across multiple platforms, and contributing to social media strategy focused on women's basketball storytelling and engagement.

A native of Raleigh, N.C., Lynn earned her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from North Carolina State University in 2023 and completed her Master of Science in Education in Sport Administration at the University of Miami in 2024.

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Emilio Garcia is an athletic media specialist intern for New Mexico State University. He can be reached at emilioga@nmsu.edu.