D.J. Jeffries - Remains fixture for Bulldogs Jeffries finished Wednesday's 66-63 loss to Alabama with nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes. Impact Jeffries has started every game this season for the Bulldogs, and while his scoring output is similar, his shooting percentage has fallen dramatically to 33.2, in addition to shooting a career-low 27.1 percent from distance. On the bright side, he's posting career highs in rebounding (6.0 rpg) and steals (1.4 spg). While the metrics suggest Mississippi State is better than their record says, the Bulldogs fell to 1-7 in conference play Wednesday and might have an uphill battle to make the NCAA Tournament.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE