MSU Bulldogs: Jans' Roster Revamp

0:00On April 29th, Mississippi State Coach Chris Jans is on a mission to rebuild his Bulldogs roster and punch a ticket back to the NCAA tournament. He's locked in key returners like senior guard Josh Hubbard, who dropped 22 points a game last season to lead the team. Sophomore King Gray showed flashes with five points and some athleticism, while Big Men T-Barlet and Cameron Paul set out last year, but transformed their bodies, Bartlett as a top four star recruit. The high school class brings fresh talent too. Tristan Reed, a six foot nine standout with a 92 rating from 247 sports, has the size and family hoop's bloodlines to dominate the paint right away. Willie Burnett, another four star score at six foot four, brings flash and buckets and hybrid defender Jalen Collingwood at six foot five can guard, multiple spots. Fans are buzzing about how this mix could flip the script after a tough year. Hubbard stays the offensive engine, but these additions beef up the back court and front

1:00court depth that state desperately needed. Transpurs are the real game changers here. RJ Johnson from Kennesaw State averaged 14 points, four assists, and shotlights. Out from three at 42%, he's the perfect running. My for Hubbard, lengthy wings like Kendall Sanders and Thomas Bessong, add defensive grit and veteran TJ Simkins bring scoring punch from stops at Elon and Seaton. With then still hunting more pieces, this roster has the scoring, size, and experience to compete in the SEC and make some noise come March.