McNeese State’s Cinderella run isn’t just about upsets—it’s about identity. The Cowboys aren’t just winning; they’re doing it with swagger, energy, and a belief that’s impossible to ignore. And leading the charge isn’t just a star player, but an unexpected figure who has become the heartbeat of the team.
Enter Amir Khan—the team’s 5-foot-7, boom box-toting student manager. His pregame walkouts have become legendary, his energy infectious, and his presence so integral that McNeese cheerleaders took things up a notch. During the game, they rocked custom socks with his face on them, a fitting tribute to the man who has become the program’s viral sensation.
CBS Sports captured the moment, posting on X: “The @McNeeseMBB cheerleaders have on socks with Amir Khan’s face on them. AURA.” The clip showed the cheer squad hyping up the crowd, embodying everything that makes this team special—energy, culture, and an unshakable belief that they belong.
The @McNeeseMBB cheerleaders have on socks with Amir Khan’s face on them.
AURA. pic.twitter.com/McdwQVuCXg
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 20, 2025
Maybe it was the socks, maybe it was the magic of March, or maybe McNeese is just built different. Whatever the reason, by halftime, the Cowboys weren’t just winning—they were dominating.
McNeese shot a solid 43.8% from the field while Clemson couldn’t buy a bucket, hitting just 20.8%. The Cowboys owned the glass (22-16), feasted off turnovers (15 points off 10 giveaways), and bullied their way inside with a 26-8 advantage in the paint. Even with their struggles from deep, they dictated the tempo and walked into the locker room up 18—an outcome no one saw coming against a Power Five powerhouse.
At the heart of this Cinderella surge? Amir Khan. Dubbed “Aura,” the 5-foot-7 student manager turned viral sensation has become the Cowboys’ rallying force. His pregame boom box walkouts and impromptu rap performances—especially his flawless rendition of Lud Foe’s In & Out—have transformed into a team tradition. What started as a random moment in February has become the heartbeat of McNeese’s improbable run.
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