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Mississippi State Basketball Teams Face Tough SEC Predictions

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Mississippi State basketball teams will attend SEC Media Day on October 15, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Men's head coach Chris Jans will address attendees at 9:35 a.m., followed by women's head coach Sam Purcell at 10:35 a.m.
Both teams are predicted to finish 10th in the SEC preseason polls, with no players selected for the All-SEC teams.
The SEC, known for its competitiveness, sent 14 teams to the NCAA Tournament last season.

History

Historical Context

Established on December 8-9, 1932, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) transformed college athletics in the Southern U.S. Originally formed by 13 schools, it has expanded to 16 members, including Oklahoma and Texas in 2024. The SEC's competitive nature is evident, with 14 teams participating in last season's NCAA Tournament, highlighting the high stakes for programs like Mississippi State, projected to finish 10th in preseason polls.

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Story summary

Mississippi State basketball teams will attend SEC Media Day on October 15, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Men's head coach Chris Jans will address attendees at 9:35 a.m., followed by women's head coach Sam Purcell at 10:35 a.m.
Both teams are predicted to finish 10th in the SEC preseason polls, with no players selected for the All-SEC teams.
The SEC, known for its competitiveness, sent 14 teams to the NCAA Tournament last season.

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