Category: Mississippi

Standout prospects from Mississippi making waves at the OT7 Nationals in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA — The OT7 Nationals, now in its third season, gathers the nation’s top skilled players to showcase their talents. The event has gained such prominence that the NFL Network now broadcasts games. It’s a significant event in the summer recruiting calendar, drawing a plethora of top talent. I’ve traveled to the Bay area, near where Mississippi State celebrated its last bowl victory, to cover some high school matchups. The Coastline Stars club boasts a considerable contingent of Mississippi high school players who’ve joined them for this unique weekend. Among…

Good news:Ole Miss extends an offer to 2028 QB Graham Simpson following his impressive performance at Friday Night Lights.

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Talent clearly runs in the family. Ole Miss offered 2028 quarterback Graham Simpson after his remarkable performance at the Rebels’ Friday Night Lights camp. This is Simpson’s second offer, with his first being from Memphis. He is the younger brother of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and the son of Tennessee-Martin head coach Jason Simpson. Graham Simpson hails from Westview High School in Martin, Tennessee. The June summer camps used to be a rising senior’s chance to showcase his skills in hopes of adding to his offer sheet. This year, more…

Mississippi State men’s basketball: Chris Jans’ strategy for replacing All-SEC forward Tolu Smith,We need to figure out who these players are and what they bring to the table.”

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In Chris Jans’ first two seasons coaching Mississippi State men’s basketball in Starkville, All-Southeastern Conference forward Tolu Smith was a key player in the starting lineup. However, for the 2024-25 season, Smith and backup center Jimmy Bell Jr. will no longer be available, having exhausted their college eligibility. “Tolu Smith has been a cornerstone for us since I arrived,” Jans said earlier this week in his first interview with reporters since the season ended against Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. “He scored a lot of points, grabbed…