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Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Cameron Matthews (4) dribbles as Texas Longhorns forward Arthur Kaluma (6) defends during the first half at FedExForum.

Mississippi State trio competes for NBA roster spots in summer league

Cameron Matthews, Tolu Smith and Garrison Brooks compete for NBA roster spots at the Las Vegas Summer League

Andy Hodges
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Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Cameron Matthews (4) dribbles as Texas Longhorns forward Arthur Kaluma (6) defends during the first half at FedExForum.
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Mississippi State trio competes for NBA roster spots in summer league

Cameron Matthews, Tolu Smith and Garrison Brooks compete for NBA roster spots at the Las Vegas Summer League

Andy Hodges
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Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Sam Purcell yells to his team during a game with Alabama at Coleman Coliseum.
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Purcell inks contract extension as Mississippi State secures future

Bulldogs' women's basketball signs coach trying to return to top teams in women's college basketball

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Mississippi State head coach Sam Purcell speaks during SEC Media Day at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2024.
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Mississippi State women's basketball adds 6-3 Nigerian forward

Coach Sam Purcell adds a sixth transfer to the Bulldogs' roster for the 2025-26 season, to go along with three high school signees.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans talks to guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena.
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Jans needs improvement in two areas for Bulldogs build off last season

Mississippi State appears to have filled roster holes with quality transfers, freshman

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Mississippi State Head Coach Chris Jans has a discussion with the referee during their second round game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament against Missouri at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 13, 2025.
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Mississippi State announces two more non-conference matchups

The Bulldogs will meet a West Coast Conference team for the first time in their annual trip to Tupelo's Cadance Bank Arena.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) reacts against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum.
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Mississippi State's Hall of Fame Classic opponent announced

The Bulldogs will make their debut appearance in the regular season tournament against a team familiar with playing in the classic.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Chris Jans reacts against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum.
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Mississippi State bets on Burlington’s Karon Watlington with early offer

Bulldogs offer Burlington’s Karon Watlington as NCAA recruiting heats up, signaling new priorities for Jans and State

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Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) looks on during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Humphrey Coliseum.
Basketball

SEC announces 2025-26 conference opponents for Mississippi State

The Bulldogs will host a final four team, a pair of elite teams and a Sweet 16 and five other teams that made last season's NCAA Tournament.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Sam Purcell argues for a foul during the first half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Basketball

Mississippi State facing new era under Sam Purcell in fourth season

Bulldogs navigating major roster changes in 2024 with a new squad through NCAA challenges and opportunities

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Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Eniya Russell (4) and USC Trojans guard Kennedy Smith (11) reach for a loose ball during the third quarter of an NCAA Tournament second round game at Galen Center.
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Mississippi State women's basketball 2025-26 SEC opponents announced

The Bulldogs will look for a fourth-straight season of 20 or more wins with a schedule that'll see them travel to several NCAA Tournament teams.

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JA's Mason Williams (15) takes a shot past MRA's Erick Dampier Jr. (25) during the MAIS Overall Basketball Tournament in Clinton, Miss.
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Mississippi State eyes another legacy with Dampier Jr.'s rising stardom

Already a 6-foot-10 standout, is at the center of Bulldogs' latest legacy recruitment

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Mississippi State gaurd Josh Hubbard (12) during NCAA pre-tournament practice at Lenovo Center.
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Josh Hubbard’s Return sets tone for Mississippi State this season

Hubbard return after NBA draft testing brings Jans some leadership and hunger to a Bulldogs team reloading like everybody else

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Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Sam Purcell signals his players during the second quarter of an NCAA Tournament game against the California Golden Bears at Galen Center.
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Mississippi State hosting Pitt in women's 2025 SEC-ACC Challenge

Bulldogs hosting Panthers amid major roster changes for both teams

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Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Chris Jans reacts to a call during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark.
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Mississippi State set for rematch with Georgia Tech in SEC-ACC Challenge

Bulldogs head to Georgia Tech looking to even the historic series and boost NCAA resume

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Mississippi State coach Chris Jans during the NCAA tournament pre-practice press conference at Lenovo Center.
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Bulldogs fans may have to adjust to basketball quarters, not halves

NCAA's potential shift to quarters could mark the biggest change in men's college basketball since introducing the shot clock

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Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) reacts during the first half against the Baylor Bears in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center.
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Mississippi State's dynamic duo: Hubbard, Jones lead Bulldogs' revival

Bulldogs finding new direction through veteran leadership as Josh Hubbard and Shawn Jones embrace expanded roles

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Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Chris Jans watches his team against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena.
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Jans using transfer portal to reconstruct Mississippi State roster in strategic way

Current trend has couple of trends Bulldogs trying to follow for getting closer to what few accomplish in March

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Montana State Bobcats forward Brandon Walker (2) plays the ball defend by Grambling State Tigers forward Jalen Johnson (10) in the second half at UD Arena.
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Mississippi State gains commitment from All-Big Sky transfer

Jans, Bulldogs pick up another piece to underrated transfer portal class adding an inside scorer

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Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jaylen Carey (22) celebrates with fans after beating the Kentucky Wildcats 74-69 at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
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Will SEC’s fine increase for field storming actually stop fans?

Schools will now have to pay $500k for each violation, but there are other ideas to ensure the safety of everyone and let fans celebrate a big win.

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Sergej Macura has committed to play for Mississippi State next season.
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Mississippi State basketball adds Slovenia big man to 2025 recruiting class

Sergej Macura committed to the Bulldogs on Thursday and is the fifth-member of Chris Jans' 2025 recruiting class.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Chris Jans talks to guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena.
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Hubbard withdraws from NBA Draft, returns to Mississippi State

Josh Hubbard withdraws from the NBA Draft, returning to Bulldogs for the 2025-26 season after a record-breaking sophomore year

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North's Amir Jenkins celebrates after the Polar Bears defeated Franklin, 59-53, during the D1 basketball state championship at the Tsongas Center in Lowell on Sunday.
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Bulldogs latest to offer 4-star point guard, two-way specialist

Bulldogs latest to offer 4-star point guard, two-way specialist

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Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Chris Jans yells to the referee against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena.
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Mississippi State sets big neutral-site game with Iowa State to open season

Bulldogs will face Cyclone in Sioux Falls in South Dakota matchup of NCAA Tournament teams

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Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon speaks outside Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium.
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Mississippi State AD set up to make a home run baseball hire

Director of Athletics Zac Selmon has reportedly received a four-year contract extension to stay in Starkville amidst a significant fundraising haul.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) looks on during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Humphrey Coliseum.

Bulldogs' backcourt could be one of the best in SEC next season

Mississippi State's backcourt has potential to be one of the best in conference even if no one is talking about them

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