Jayden Epps - College Basketball News & Rumors

Mississippi State hosts Memphis following Hubbard's 34-point performance

Mississippi State hosts the Memphis Tigers after Josh Hubbard scored 34 points in Mississippi State's 87-83 win against the Long Island Sharks

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Mississippi State uses every bit of Hubbard's 34-point effort to subdue LIU

Josh Hubbard scored 34 points and Jayden Epps scored 20 points and Mississippi State had to fight to the end to hold off Long Island 87-83

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

LIU visits McGhee and Mississippi State

Mississippi State hosts the Long Island Sharks after Ja'Borri McGhee scored 29 points in Mississippi State's 82-74 victory against the Utah Utes

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

LIU visits Mississippi State after McGhee's 29-point showing

Mississippi State plays the Long Island Sharks after Ja'Borri McGhee scored 29 points in Mississippi State's 82-74 victory over the Utah Utes

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

McGhee scores career-high 29, Mississippi St. rallies from 17 down, beats Utah 82-74

Ja’Borri McGhee scored a career-high 29 points, Jayden Epps added 20 points, and Mississippi State rallied to beat Utah 82-74

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 20 in win Epps logged 20 points (8-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 82-74 victory over Utah.

Impact Although Josh Hubbard (ankle) returned after playing just three minutes in the Bulldog loss to San Francisco last Sunday, Epps continued to score excellently. He has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games. The 6-2 senior is averaging 16.3 points on 48.0 percent from the field.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Cook hits clutch free throws to lift San Francisco over Mississippi State 65-62

Mookie Cook sank two free throws for the lead with eight seconds left and San Francisco defeated Mississippi State 65-62 at the T Town Tipoff, the Bulldogs’ annual visit to Tupelo

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads Bulldogs with 21 points Epps logged 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Sunday's 65-62 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Epps stepped in admirably as the go-to scorer after Josh Hubbard went down with an ankle injury three minutes into the game. The 6-2 senior has scored 21 points in three of his last four games and will get more shots if Hubbard is unable to go. The guard is averaging 15.7 points and has hit 40.5 percent of his 3-pointers.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State faces San Francisco

The Mississippi State Bulldogs face the San Francisco Dons at Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Mississippi State squares off against San Francisco

The Mississippi State Bulldogs square off against the San Francisco Dons at Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Hubbard scores 25 points to lead Mississippi State's 85-73 victory over Georgia Tech

Josh Hubbard scored 25 points, nine in a key stretch of the second half, and Mississippi State defeated Georgia Tech 85-73 in the ACC/SEC Challenge

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Mississippi State faces Georgia Tech following Epps' 21-point game

Mississippi State takes on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets after Jayden Epps scored 21 points in the Bulldogs' 87-81 overtime loss to the SMU Mustangs

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Boopie Miller, Jaron Pierre Jr. rally unbeaten SMU past Mississippi State 87-81 in OT

Boopie Miller had six of his 28 points in overtime, Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 24 and SMU beat Mississippi State 87-81 to remain unbeaten

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Friday Epps (foot) will play in Friday's game against SMU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Epps missed Monday's matchup with New Orleans and was seen wearing a walking boot. However, the guard will be available for Friday night's clash with the Mustangs. Epps has scored in double figures in three straight games, averaging 16.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds across 23.7 minutes during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

SMU visits Mississippi State after Miller's 25-point outing

SMU visits the Mississippi State Bulldogs after Kevin Miller scored 25 points in the Mustangs' 89-72 win against the Radford Highlanders

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Epps is wearing a boot on his left foot and has been ruled out for Monday's game against New Orleans, Sam Sklar of The Clarion Ledger reports.

Impact Specifics regarding Epps' injury are unknown, but the left foot issue will prevent him from playing against New Orleans. It'll be his second absence of the season. Look for Ja'Borri McGhee and King Grace to pick up more playing time. Epps' next chance to play will come Friday against SMU.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans visits Hubbard and Mississippi State

Mississippi State takes on the New Orleans Privateers after Josh Hubbard scored 29 points in Mississippi State's 80-78 loss to the New Mexico Lobos

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Mississippi State hosts New Orleans following Hubbard's 29-point performance

Mississippi State takes on the New Orleans Privateers after Josh Hubbard scored 29 points in Mississippi State's 80-78 loss to the New Mexico Lobos

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts up 21 off bench Epps finished with 21 points (8-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 80-78 loss to New Mexico.

Impact Epps scored 19.5 points in the two Hall of Fame Classics games. He was not able to push the Bulldogs into the win column, but it looks like he will be a good scoring complement to Josh Hubbard. Epps also had a season high in assists. He should continue to score well against New Orleans on Monday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Haggerty erupts for 37 as Kansas State blows past Mississippi State 98-77

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts up 18 points in loss Epps posted 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Thursday's 98-77 loss to Kansas State.

Impact Epps' scoring has increased in every game. He missed the game against Iowa State with an undisclosed injury, but has been on the rise since. He has scored a combined 28 points in his last two games. After hitting just two of his first nine 3-pointers, the 6-2 senior saw some of his 3-pointers fall in the loss to the Wildcats.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jones, Mississippi State continue mastery of SE Louisiana with 75-68 win

Shawn Jones Jr. scored 17 points shooting 7 of 10 including 3 of 4 from 3-point range and Mississippi State beat Southeastern Louisiana 75-68

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Available for Saturday Epps will be available for Saturday's game versus SE Louisiana, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Epps, who missed the Bulldogs' last game due to an undisclosed injury, is now healthy and will be available for Saturday's contest. The Georgetown transfer started the season opener, so there's a good chance he will return to the starting five now that he's back.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Epps (undisclosed) didn't travel with the team and has been ruled out for Monday's game against Iowa State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact It's unclear why Epps didn't travel with the Bulldogs, but the senior guard will be unavailable Monday. His absence will allow for Ja'Borri McGhee to start. Epps played 15 minutes in Mississippi State's season opener. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Southeastern Louisiana.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State aims for fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance

Coach Chris Jans has led Mississippi State to the NCAA Tournament in his first three seasons, a program first

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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