Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball

The program is notable for its competitive presence in the powerful SEC and its consistent pursuit of postseason play, most recently qualifying for the NCAA tournament in 2024. A significant recent chapter began in March 2022 when Chris Jans, the former head coach of New Mexico State, was appointed as the program's 21st head coach, bringing new leadership to the team.

Recently, the Bulldogs have been in the news following a close 80-78 loss to New Mexico in late November 2025, a game in which players Hubbard and Epps combined for 50 points. This result was part of the early season schedule, with subsequent coverage focusing on the team's effort to bounce back in its following home game and analysis of its performance in other non-conference matchups.