Mississippi State Bulldogs News

Saint Mary's hires Mickey McConnell to replace coach Randy Bennett

Saint Mary’s promoted associate head coach Mickey McConnell to the head coaching job after Randy Bennett left to take the job at Arizona State

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

"They doing the hard part" - Jeremy Fears Jr. credits teammates after breaking Magic Johnson's assist record Jeremy Fears Jr. stays humble after historic performance for MSU.

MARCH 22 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Thad Matta retires at Butler following a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments

Longtime college basketball coach Thad Matta has announced he is retiring after a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments and a national title game appearance with Ohio State

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Joe Lunardi says Steven Pearl & Auburn's NCAA Tournament fate will be decided by Miami OH & Saint Louis The Auburn Tigers advanced in the SEC tournament with Wednesday’s win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, setting up a Thursday game against the Tennessee Volunteers.

MARCH 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Overton scores 22 as Auburn beats Mississippi State in Southeastern Conference Tournament 77-61

Kevin Overton scored 22 points, including 15 in the second half, as No. 12 seed Auburn rallied past No. 13 seed Mississippi State 77-61 on Wednesday in the first round of the South...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Shawn Jones Jr. - Overcomes injury, starts Jones closed Wednesday's 79-61 loss to Auburn with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact Jones was questionable for the game against Auburn, but was able to start and play his usual complement of minute. The 6-6 senior scored in double digits just three times and once in SEC play. The four-year Bulldog finished with averages of 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hubbard - Closes SEC season with 22 points Hubbard provided 22 points (8-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and three assists across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 79-61 loss to Auburn.

Impact Team success eluded the Bulldogs, but Hubbard had a great scoring season. The 6-0 junior led the team with 22.1 points on a career-high 42.6 percent from the field. He scored 40 points twice and is fourth on the all-time Mississippi State scoring list, just 195 points behind Jeff Malone, the Bulldogs' top scorer.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

In an era of unprecedented player movement, why one college basketball senior stuck around

Duquesne's David Dixon is part of an exclusive club in college basketball

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Shawn Jones Jr. - Starting vs. Auburn Jones (undisclosed) is starting against Auburn on Wednesday in the first round of the SEC Tournament.

Impact Jones was deemed a game-time call on the Bulldogs' injury report, but the senior guard will be available to tip-off Mississippi State's SEC Tournament run. The starting wing averages 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Jones Jr. - Game-time call vs. Tigers Jones (undisclosed) is officially a game-time decision for Mississippi State's clash with Auburn in the SEC tournament.

Impact Jones was initially listed as questionable for the Bulldogs, and the game-day injury report won't provide any further clarity on his status. He sat out the penultimate game of the season at Florida, but returned against Georgia on March 7. The senior starter averages 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn Tigers take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in SEC Tournament

The Auburn Tigers and Mississippi State Bulldogs meet in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Florida heads into the SEC Tournament looking for another title and the No. 1 seed

The Florida Gators head into the Southeastern Conference men’s basketball tournament knowing exactly what they want

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Shawn Jones Jr. - Back on injury report Jones (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's SEC Tournament game against Auburn.

Impact Wednesday's contest marks the third straight game Jones has been on the injury report, being listed as questionable for each. He played in just one of the first two games. If he ends up being a game-time call, Mississippi State's starting lineup should reflect his availability, as Jones has started in 17 consecutive appearances.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn Tigers and Mississippi State Bulldogs square off in SEC Tournament

The Auburn Tigers and Mississippi State Bulldogs play in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Catchings scores 23 points, Georgia beats Mississippi State 102-96

Kanon Catchings scored 23 points, and Georgia erupted for 60 second-half points to defeat Mississippi State 102-96 on Saturday in a regular-season finale for both teams

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Josh Hubbard - Explodes for 42 points Hubbard posted 42 points (16-27 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes during Saturday's 102-96 loss to Georgia.

Impact Hubbard moved into fourth in the Mississippi State all-time scoring list, passing Jim Ashmore who played in the 1950s. He is just 217 points behind Jeff Malone as the school's leading scorer. Mississippi State is the 13-seed in next week's SEC Tournament and will play either Oklahoma or Auburn on Wednesday. Hubbard averaged 22.1 points and fell just 0.1 points behind Darius Acuff for the SEC scoring lead.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Jones Jr. - Starts in return to action Jones (undisclosed) finished Saturday's 102-96 loss to Georgia with two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds, three assists and three steals in 28 minutes.

Impact Jones was a game-time call after missing Tuesday's game against Florida, and while he started, his fantasy impact was minimal. Look for Jones to remain in a starting role in the SEC Tournament.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

King Grace - Dealing with foot injury Grace was spotted wearing a boot on his right foot, according to Sam Sklar of The Clarion-Ledger.

Impact Grace was spotted with his right foot in a boot, so it seems the injury is a bit more complicated than initially expected. This means he's not likely to play for Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament next week.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Jones Jr. - Officially game-time call Jones (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Georgia.

Impact Jones appears in danger of missing a second straight game as he continues to nurse an injury. The senior is averaging 5.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists through 29 games (26 starts) this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Catchings leads Georgia against Mississippi State

Georgia visits the Mississippi State Bulldogs after Kanon Catchings scored 32 points in the Bulldogs' 98-88 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

King Grace - Not playing Saturday Grace (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Grace has yet to start a game this season for Mississippi State, and he's averaging just 5.1 points on 12.2 minutes per game. While he might be a regular in the rotation, his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Jones Jr. - Status uncertain for Saturday Jones (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Jones missed a game for the first time this season in the loss to Florida on Tuesday, and the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be announced Saturday. Jones, a senior guard, is averaging 5.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game this season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State hosts Georgia following Catchings' 32-point outing

Georgia visits the Mississippi State Bulldogs after Kanon Catchings scored 32 points in the Bulldogs' 98-88 win against the Alabama Crimson Tide

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Josh Hubbard - Scores 21, deals five assists Hubbard amassed 21 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-12 FT), two rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 108-74 loss to Florida.

Impact Hubbard has cooled off after a torrid three-game stretch in mid-February in which he hit 18 3-pointers on his way to 36.3 points. In his last four games, the junior guard has averaged 15.3 points on 32.3 percent from the field, 2.0 3-pointers on 25.0 percent from long range with 3.8 assists. The Bulldogs have lost all four games. Mississippi State closes the regular season against Georgia on Saturday. Hubbard had 16 points in the win over the other Bulldogs last season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Saint Mary's hires Mickey McConnell to replace coach Randy Bennett

Thad Matta retires at Butler following a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

Overton scores 22 as Auburn beats Mississippi State in Southeastern Conference Tournament 77-61

In an era of unprecedented player movement, why one college basketball senior stuck around

Auburn Tigers take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in SEC Tournament

Florida heads into the SEC Tournament looking for another title and the No. 1 seed

Auburn Tigers and Mississippi State Bulldogs square off in SEC Tournament

Catchings scores 23 points, Georgia beats Mississippi State 102-96

Catchings leads Georgia against Mississippi State

Mississippi State hosts Georgia following Catchings' 32-point outing