Bulldogs Test Themselves Early | College Basketball News

Mississippi State men’s basketball is firing up for a brutal preseason, facing top-tier opponents early to prove they’re ready for the NCAA Tournament. They’ll battle NC State on the road, take on VCU and Tulsa in neutral-site matchups, and tackle marquee games against Georgia Tech, UCF, Marquette, and Xavier. With a roster reshaped by key transfers like Kendyl Sanders and RJ Johnson plus three new assistant coaches, this revamped squad is hungry to bounce back from last year’s disappointment. A tough schedule designed to expose weaknesses and build chemistry — all before conference play even begins — sets the stage for what could be a breakout season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/article/preseason-college-basketball-nc-state-mississippi-state-289904279/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93d93a4e4078d5f0 Report issues to [email protected].