Mississippi State 2024 Basketball Depth Chart: Projections and Key Players

Chris Jans has built a roster he believes can compete for an SEC title. Rich Cirminiello projects the Bulldogs' two-deep depth chart as the 2024-25 season nears.

Rich Cirminiello | Sep 30, 2024

March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (13) shoots over Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Chris Jans has Mississippi State basketball trending north and on its most solid footing in over a decade. The Bulldogs have won 21 games in back-to-back seasons, and Jans and his staff believe they've built a portal-infused roster capable of carrying MSU to new heights in 2024-25.

Now that the roster is set, here's a look at Mississippi State's projected depth chart for the upcoming season:

Point Guard

Name	Class	Two Words or Less
Claudell Harris Jr.	Senior	Clutch veteran
Kanye Clary	Junior	High-volume scorer

Shooting Guard

Name	Class	Two Words or Less
Josh Hubbard	Sophomore	Emerging superstar
Riley Kugel	Junior	High ceiling

Is Josh Hubbard the most underrated freshman in the country? 📈

Past two games:

vs UK • 34 pts (7-14 3pt), 3 reb, 1 stl
@ LSU • 32 pts (6-12 3pt), 8-8 FT pic.twitter.com/N3m1QQYHh6
— Southeastern 16 (@16Southeastern) February 28, 2024

Small Forward

Name	Class	Two Words or Less
Riley Kugel	Sophomore	Versatile swingman
RJ Melendez	Senior	Natural stroke

Power Forward

Name	Class	Two Words or Less
Cameron Matthews	Senior	Lockdown defender
KeShawn Murphy	Junior	Floor stretcher

CAMERON MATTHEWS SLAMS IT HOME 🔨

Mississippi State hangs on for the win in Starkville 🐶

(via @HailStateMBK)pic.twitter.com/enHCHHNCKo
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) December 14, 2023