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Despite a 21-13 record, Mississippi State's men's basketball program posted the second-lowest SEC revenue and fourth-lowest expenses in FY 2025, with coaching salaries consuming nearly half of its operating budget.
Mississippi State University’s basketball team will open its season at the historic Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia on November 13, facing Xavier before heading to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
Mississippi State adds games against Jackson State and Xavier to its nonconference schedule as it rebuilds under Coach Chris Jans, aiming for an NCAA Tournament return.
After a challenging season, Mississippi State’s men’s basketball program announces a reshaped coaching staff, featuring Alex Barlow, Shunn Buchanan and Corey Barker, while also targeting talent through the transfer portal.
Mississippi State’s men’s basketball team is set to compete in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, a showcase that could mark a turning point after a disappointing 2025‑26 campaign.
Mississippi State University has hired Corey Barker, Alex Barlow and Shunn Buchanan to strengthen its men's basketball coaching staff, bringing a mix of conference triumphs and NBA‑linked experience under head coach Chris Jans.
Corey Barker, Alex Barlow and Shunn Buchanan are set to strengthen Mississippi State's basketball program before the team's season‑opening clash with Tennessee Tech.
Corey Barker will bring his extensive coaching background to Mississippi State, where head coach Chris Jans hopes to rebuild a competitive roster for the upcoming season.
The 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament will bring together four collegiate programs for a November competition on Paradise Island. Tip‑times and broadcast details are slated for release in the coming weeks.
Mississippi State announces its participation in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, outlining a demanding schedule that includes a home clash with Georgia Tech, a road trip to Marquette and a season‑opening matchup against Tennessee Tech, all under the guidance of Coach Chris Jans.
The Southeastern Conference has released the full slate of conference matchups for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting home games against Florida, Kentucky and Texas and revisiting last year’s results as Mississippi State looks to bounce back from a 5‑13 record.
Mississippi State’s men’s basketball program is back on the practice courts, gearing up for a season that could finally restore its presence in the NCAA Tournament after a missed postseason last year.
The Southeastern Conference unveiled its full slate for the 2026‑27 season, confirming that Mississippi State and Ole Miss will meet twice during conference play and outlining each team’s home‑and‑home opponents, non‑conference games, and returning talent.
The Bulldogs have locked in 18 conference matchups, including home‑and‑home series with Alabama and Ole Miss, while season ticket renewals are now open for fans eager to secure seats.
Gonzaga will host New Mexico State on November 7, 2026, in its inaugural home game of the Pac‑12 era, a rematch that revisits a 2013‑14 victory led by Sam Dower, Kevin Pangos and Gerard Coleman. The Bulldogs' schedule also features contests against Purdue, LSU, Kansas State, Creighton, Michigan State, Duke, UCLA and Oregon, culminating in a February 2027 showdown with Duke at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.
Troy University welcomes Franklin Miskelly as an assistant coach, bringing SEC-level analytics experience and a track record of player development to the program.
Troy University announced the hiring of Franklin Miskelly as an assistant coach for its men's basketball team, highlighting his extensive coaching background and potential impact on the program.
Marquette University will host Mississippi State at Fiserv Forum in 2026‑27, travel to Starkville the following year, and embark on a Vancouver trip that includes three games, extra practice and the return of guard Josh Hubbard.
After a disappointing season that ended without an NCAA Tournament berth, Mississippi State plans to rebuild around transfer portal talent, a strategy that has defined coach Chris Jans's tenure.