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  1. Jimmy Bell, Jr is a dual sport athlete

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    Mississippi State has a new dual-sport athlete on campus.

    Jimmy Bell, Jr., who suited up for the Bulldogs basketball team this season after transferring from West Virginia last summer, is expected to join the school’s football program beginning this week, according to On3.

    While Bell might not have any basketball eligibility left, he technically has at least one year of football eligibility remaining. The 6’10”, 280-pounder spent a stint with the Mountaineers’ football program while at West Virginia. He was listed as an offensive lineman but never played in a game.

    During his high school years, Bell was a three-star in football before stepping away from the gridiron to focus on basketball after his sophomore year. In his final two prep seasons, he dropped from nearly 370 pounds to 290. At West Virginia, he participated mostly on the scout team after deciding to give football another chance.

    Bell averaged 5.0 points and 4.9 rebounds during his lone basketball season in Starkville. He is planning to begin spring practice with the football team on Thursday, but it’s unclear if it’s just a test run or if he’s a shoo-in to be part of Jeff Lebby’s inaugural squad at Mississippi State. The good news is that there’s no fouling out in football.
     

    https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-state-basketballs-jimmy-bell-jr-to-join-football-program-for-spring-practice/?fbclid=IwAR2JJhbiX0b3SJwVkAtfVmGu9uqWxs9a-xfSdQ7QvIDOwxIqnQscsspL9Qk

  2. 5 hours ago, slufan13 said:

    Looks like we'll get 2 ISU starters tops plus Gibson. Not exactly the most accurate post.

    But I am loving the other guys we are targeting. 

    Thankfully we have a coach who knows how to coach.

  3. On 4/9/2024 at 2:49 PM, TheOne said:

    Roster bits:

    • Avila is 99% a Billiken
    • Expect 3-4 of ISU’s starters to be Billiken locks, with potential for more
    • Strong mutual desire for Gibson and Larry to stay and be strong parts of the rotation, with heavy playcalling revolving around Gibson
    • Strong interest in Turnbull (appears mutual)
    • Christian Nitu out of Canada looking very positive

     

     

    Bump for the bedwetters

  4. 5 minutes ago, slu72 said:

    After 22-23 I think it’s wise we take a deep breath and just wait. All good things come to those who wait, so sayeth the Hoop Gods. 

    Are you capable of being happy about anything for a brief moment ?

  5. 4 minutes ago, RUBillsFan said:

    I'm hyped, but always want to have realistic expectations.  We can't take winning the A10 as a given.

    Indiana State finished 38 in KenPom ranking this past season.  They did not make the field as an at-large.  Dayton finished 32 in KenPom.  Dayton was cleared viewed as the "best" team in the A10, but finished 3rd in the standings.

    Only they would've made the field if they were in the A10. A more visible conference nationally plus Avila's star power.

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