From the Bulldogs' media session on Thursday:

JUCO player now at Hutchinson. Signed with Houston in the 2024 class but didn't qualify academically and went to Hutch:
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Got it while visiting State today. Had a feeling this would come through today:
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Hey y'all! Spring practice is underway, which also means the Bulldogs will be hosting a ton of recruits. When they have a group, I'll make a post, like this. The first group will be on campus on Thursday, while an even bigger group will visit on Saturday. I'll be adding names as more are confirmed:
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Spring practice is underway! After practice today, coach Jeff Lebby met with members of the media to address questions:

Guys, ahead of his visit back to State again this weekend, update on four-star LB Chad Fairchild. Just visited Georgia and NC State:

I linked Jans in the main story, but here's available player perspective, Cameron Matthews and Josh Hubbard
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The seeding I think is about where everyone expected. The opponent is Baylor, which started the season in the AP Top 10, but has been pretty up and down this season:

Bulldogs just went cold late. I'll update seed projections the next two days, but looking like an 8/9 seed in the NCAA Tourney:

Jans' meeting with reporters ahead of the game tomorrow in Nashville:
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Good rundown from our friend Adam Gorney. The main thing here is the mention of McWhorter. Gorney said State and Indiana lead right now. Not a lot has changed, but just more confirmation of that:

Tough loss for the Bulldogs. Looking at the No. 10 seed now and will play LSU on Wednesday. Sucks to have to play on the first day now.

Now a top 10 from JJ Bush, which includes State. Here's the latest from Sam Spiegelman:

Pretty cool award here for Hubbard. Release below from MSU Athletics:

Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard was selected for the SEC Community Service Team announced Thursday by the conference office.

Since arriving at State, Hubbard has been involved in several community efforts. He ran his own basketball camp, the Josh Hubbard Showcase, in his hometown of Madison last summer where he gave away scholarship money. He also has engaged with elementary and middle school students along with their teachers from multiple schools in the Starkville community.

Hubbard was one of 29 candidates across all collegiate sports for the prestigious 2025 Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup honor.

Last September, Hubbard had the opportunity to attend the NCAA Elite Student-Athlete Basketball Symposium in Indianapolis. Staff members from NCAA leadership development and enforcement took time to lead student-athletes through sessions ranging from decision-making strategies and advice from former NBA players to financial literacy and working with sports agents. The student-athletes were able to experience a dynamic lineup of sessions led by industry experts.

Hubbard has a lab component at the Child Development and Family Studies Center (CDFSC) as a part of his major. Early Childhood professionals who oversee students at the center every day have commented on his positive interactions with the children and how he always remains engaged with them. The children he works with during his lab are ages 2-4.

Hubbard has embraced the opportunity to demonstrate how a student-athlete can excel both on the court and in the classroom during his time at State. He continues to showcase his extraordinary leadership skills on campus.

The 2024-25 campaign marks the 27th year for the SEC Community Service Team for men's and women's basketball. All 21 league-sponsored sports have had a SEC Community Service Team dating back to 2004.

2025 SEC Community Service Team
Bennett Anderson, Florida
Lawson Blake, Arkansas
Jaemyn Brakefield, Ole MIss
Andrew Carr, Kentucky
Daimion Collins, LSU
Somto Cyril, Georgia
Caleb Grill, Missouri
Josh Hubbard, Mississippi State
Houston Mallette, Alabama
Jahmai Mashack, Tennessee
Chris Moore, Auburn
Jalon Moore, Oklahoma
Kadin Shederick, Texas
JaQualon Roberts, Vanderbilt
Wade Taylor IV, Texas A&M
Jacobi Wright, South Carolin

Sorry for being so late in posting this, but here's Jans' video from yesterday:

Guys, I'll get a post together to compile all the set official visits coming up for State, but here's an important one in-state:
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Another tough loss Tuesday for the Bulldogs. Big misses late, including one from Riley Kugel:

Welp, the Bulldogs lost again last week, but remain in the top 25, at No. 25, thanks to their win over LSU. SEC with eight teams in this week:

Much needed win for the Bulldogs on Saturday. LSU hot early but faded late:

Full video from coach Chris Jans' media availability on Thursday:

Good story from our friend Sam Spiegelman here. Basically, Mississippi State and Baylor are in the best shape right now. This kid is a stud, so we'll see how his recruitment progresses.

I mean, this was over from the jump. The Tide shot 52% for the game.

Story here on the four-star D-lineman, who visited State a few weeks ago. He told me this weekend he does not have any OVs set yet.

Bulldogs got quite a few looks late in this one, but couldn't hit. Here's the recap, with post game video from coach Chris Jans: