Impact Jones suffered an injury in Sunday's exhibition against Southern Mississippi, but it appears to be a minor infliction. He and D.J. Jeffries will play enlarged roles with Shakeel Moore (suspension) out.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Shawn Jones - Recovered for opener Jones (undisclosed) will play Wednesday versus Arizona State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Andrew Taylor - Officially active Taylor (personal) will play in Wednesday's season opener against Arizona State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Taylor has dealt with a personal matter throughout the preseason, but he will return as expected for Wednesday's regular season opener. He averaged 20.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists for Marshall last season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No. 4 MSU upset in season opener, falls to James Madison 79-76 in overtime EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tom Izzo was asked a lot in the lead-up to Monday’s season opener whether he liked the pressure of being ranked so hig...
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Chris Jans Gives Fans Updates On Mississippi State Basketball Team Updates on Mississippi State basketball players via Chris Jans during his weekly press conference.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Andrew Taylor - Expected to play against ASU Taylor (personal) is expected to play against Arizona State on Wednesday, per Stefan Krajisnik of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
Impact Taylor sat out Mississippi State's 2023 preseason. However, he could play a lot Wednesday knowing that Shakeel Moore (suspension) is out. Shawn Jones Jr. (undisclosed) could also be unavailable Wednesday. Both being out would gift Taylor a better opportunity to excel during his Aggies debut.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charity Exhibition Takeaways: Illinois Stuns No. 1 Kansas, Tennessee Drops MSU From the Boilermakers to the Jayhawks, some of college basketball’s biggest teams played this weekend, giving fans a taste of what’s to come...
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
D.J. Jeffries - Solid outing in exhibition Jeffries finished with 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal during Sunday's 60-54 win over Southern Mississippi.
Impact Jeffries saw 33 minutes for the Bulldogs who struggled from the field against the Golden Eagles, finishing just 20-of-53 from the field as a team. The 6-foot-7 senior, who averaged 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 31.2 minutes per game during the 2022-23 season (34 starts), figures to remain a key piece of Mississippi State's rotation for a third-consecutive season.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shawn Jones - Sustains injury Jones Jr. (undisclosed) suffered an injury during Sunday's exhibition game win over Southern Mississippi, Justin Frommer of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Jones Jr. suffered an undisclosed injury during Sunday's scrimmage against the Golden Eagles, which forced his exit from the contest. The 6-foot-5 sophomore averaged 3.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.6 steals on 12 minutes per game in 2022 (24 games), and it remains unclear if he will be available for Mississippi State's opener against ASU on Nov. 8.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Taylor - Unavailable Sunday Taylor (personal) did not appear in Sunday's 60-54 exhibition game win over Southern Mississippi, Justin Frommer of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Taylor is reportedly dealing with a personal matter according to head coach Chris Jans, which prevented him from suiting up against Southern Mississippi. It remains unclear if the 6-foot-3 senior, who averaged 20.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.1 steals with Marshall last season, will be available for Mississippi State's season opener against ASU on Nov. 8.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brooks: Charity exhibitions like MSU-Tennessee should be college basketball's newest tradition MSU, pioneer of college hoops in football stadiums and on aircraft carriers, should lead the charge
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Cameron Matthews - Could play center Mississippi State coach Chris Jans said Thursday that Matthews could play small-ball center due to limited bodies in the frontcourt, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Jimmy Bell, who transferred over from West Virginia, is expected to start alongside Matthews in the frontcourt this season. However, the 6-foot-7 Matthews could see some time as Mississippi State's lone big man.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dashawn Davis - Good to go Sunday Davis (foot) will be available for Sunday's charity exhibition against Southern Mississippi, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Davis appears to have fully recovered from offseason foot surgery that kept him out of the team's foreign tour in Portugal. The senior guard is set to be Mississippi State's starting point guard this year.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mississippi State leaning on veterans to repeat NCAA bid. Finding scoring is key with Tolu Smith out
Mississippi State's quest for a second consecutive NCAA Tournament bid and SEC contention will begin with star center Tolu Smith sidelined until mid-January with a left foot injuryOCTOBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Talkin' Dawgs: Bye week over, Hogs on deck This weekend is a huge weekend for the future of Mississippi State under Zach Arnett.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Mississippi State Basketball: Basketball Hall of Fame Classic TV & Tipoff Mississippi State men’s basketball looks to start the season strong in tournament play.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
BREAKING: Four-Star CG Jase Richardson chooses MSU MSU lands legacy recruit, 2024 four-star CG Jade Richardson.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Mississippi State Basketball Player Tolu Smith Makes Statement On His Injury Mississippi State men’s basketball standout Tolu Smith recently addressed his unfortunate injury.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mississippi State F Tolu Smith (foot) out until SEC play Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith sustained a foot injury during a recent practice and will miss a good portion of the season.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mississippi State Standout Tolu Smith To Miss Extended Time With Injury Mississippi State men’s basketball head coach Chris Jans announced Thursday that Tolu Smith would miss time with a recently sustained injury...
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mississippi State Announces Full Men's Basketball Schedule For 2023-24 Mississippi State men’s basketball has officially learned its schedule for the upcoming season in full.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Photo Gallery: Recruits Visiting at Kinnick Football, Women’s & Men’s Basketball Prospects Attend Iowa-MSU Game
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mississippi State's Conference Schedule Revealed For 2023-24 Men's Basketball Season The SEC has revealed the Bulldogs’ conference schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sources: MSU hires Andrew Henk from LA Lakers MSU basketball is set to hire Andrew Henk, the head equipment manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, to replace Matt McQuaid.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Mississippi State basketball to face Tulane in Atlanta as part of Holiday Hoopsgiving Mississippi State basketball is adding Tulane to its nonconference schedule. The teams will face of in Atlanta for a Holiday Hoopsgiving dou...
AUGUST 15, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Mississippi State's Tolu Smith Named To ESPN Dick Vitale Preseason All-America Honors Mississippi State men’s basketball big man Tolu Smith received ESPN Dick Vitale Preseason All-America honors this week.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
