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Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.

Mississippi State Basketball Coach Chris Jans Talks SEC Competition, Josh Hubbard

At SEC Media Days, Mississippi State coach Chris Jans talks about the strength of SEC basketball, Josh Hubbard’s development, and NCAA tournament ambitions.

Taylor Hodges
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Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
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Mississippi State Basketball Coach Chris Jans Talks SEC Competition, Josh Hubbard

At SEC Media Days, Mississippi State coach Chris Jans talks about the strength of SEC basketball, Josh Hubbard’s development, and NCAA tournament ambitions.

Taylor Hodges
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Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
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Your daily briefing on what's going on with Mississippi State Athletics.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (13) shoots over Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center.
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Mississippi State’s Hubbard Named to All-SEC Team: Morning Bell, October 15

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Mississippi State Athletics

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Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans reacts against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center.
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Mississippi State Men Left Out of AP Top 25 Preseason Poll

The Bulldogs were the only SEC team to receive votes from the voters and not be ranked after back-to-back 21-win seasons.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans reacts against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center.
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Mississippi State Men's Hoops Announces 2024-25 Tip-Off Times

The Bulldogs will look to extend its streak of NCAA tournament appearances this season that begins Nov. 4 against West Georgia.

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Mississippi State Head Coach Sam Purcell on the court during the second half of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament game three at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. Thursday, March 7, 2024.
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Mississippi State Women's Hoops TV Times Announced

The Bulldogs will be featured in eight nationally televised games during the upcoming season.

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March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Cameron Matthews (4) shoots against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Mississippi State Basketball Star Earns High Praise From Jon Rothstein

Bulldogs' glue guy Cameron Matthews is firmly on Jon Rothstein's radar entering the 2024-25 season.

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Mississippi State Coach Sam Purcell wears Mississippi State shoes during the first quarter of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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Mississippi State Women Finalize Hoops Schedule: Morning Bell, October 3

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Mississippi State Athletics.

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March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (13) shoots over Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Mississippi State 2024 Basketball Depth Chart: Projections and Key Players

Chris Jans has built a roster he believes can compete for an SEC title. Rich Cirminiello projects the Bulldogs' two-deep depth chart as the 2024-25 season nears.

Rich Cirminiello
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Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Sam Purcell celebrates a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena.
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Mississippi State Women’s Basketball Announces 2024 Non-Conference Schedule

Mississippi State women's basketball looks to build on past non-conference success with a 2024 schedule featuring the Cayman Islands Classic and SEC/ACC Challenge.

Taylor Hodges
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Mar 21, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (13) shoots as Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) defends at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Mississippi State Basketball Star Earns Top 10 Ranking Among Returning Sophomores

After a remarkable debut in Starkville, Josh Hubbard is poised to take his game to an entirely new level.

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March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans reacts against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Mississippi State Basketball Recruiting: Bulldogs Secure 4-Star Stud

Nationally ranked shooting guard King Grace has committed to Mississippi State, a huge pickup for Chris Jans and the Bulldogs.

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Mar 20, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (13) during player interviews at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard Inks NIL Deal, Highlighting His Rising Stardom

Josh Hubbard inked a NIL deal with C Spire, highlighting his star power.

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March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans reacts against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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2025 Mississippi State Basketball Recruiting: 3-Star Guard Enjoys Campus Visit

The Bulldogs are in the running for one of the nation's top combo guards who recently visited Starkville.

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March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans reacts against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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Mississippi State Men’s Basketball has Dates for Conference Games

The Bulldogs now have the dates for their 2024-2025 conference schedule.

Jacob Bain
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Feb 25, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Mississippi State head coach Sam Purcell yells to his team during the game with Alabama at Coleman Coliseum Sunday.
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Morning Bell: August 17th, 2024: Schedule News for MSU Women's Basketball

Your daily briefing on what is going on with Mississippi State Athletics, including complete TV listings.

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Mississippi State Basketball Lands a Commitment from 2026 4-Star

The Bulldogs land their first prospect in the 2026 class.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Tolu Smith (1) drives against Tennessee Volunteers forward Jonas Aidoo (0) during their SEC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 15, 2024.
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Report: Two Former Bulldogs Sign Into the NBA

DJ Jeffries and Tolu Smith both ink free-agent deals.

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Mississippi State Bulldogs mascot performs against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center.
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MSU to Play in Arizona Tip-Off Tournament, The Morning Bell: June 28, 2024

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Mississippi State Athletics

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Report: Chris Jans Adding Hoop Vision's Jordan Sperber to Staff

Sperber worked for Jans for one season at New Mexico State as video coordinator.

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Apr 1, 2018; Columbus, OH, USA; Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs guard Victoria Vivians (35) comes to the bench during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game of the women's Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
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Mississippi State Women's Basketball Hires Victoria Vivians as Director of Scouting

Mississippi State head women's basketball coach Sam Purcell finalized his staff with the addition of a Bulldog legend.

Hunter De Siver
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Mar 14, 2023; Dayton, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) blocks a shot from Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Tolu Smith (1) in the second half in the second half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mississippi State Basketball Draws Pitt in ACC/SEC Challenge

The Bulldogs will host the Panthers on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

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Mar 16, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans watches against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Opinion: Chris Jans Has Raised Expectations for Mississippi State Basketball

Chris Jans has elevated MSU basketball in just two years.

Jacob Bain
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March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shakeel Moore (3) hangs onto the rim after a dunk against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Shakeel Moore Announces Transfer Destination

Former Mississippi State men's basketball guard Shakeel Moore entered the transfer portal on April 3.

Hunter De Siver
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Feb 21, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans reacts
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Report: Chris Jans Signs Contract Extension Through 2027-28 Season

Jans has led Mississippi State men's basketball to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and is 42-27 in his two seasons in Starkville.

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