Mississippi State Bulldogs

The Mississippi State Bulldogs play at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, where the program has experienced success under Rick Stansbury and Ben Howland. Under Chris Jans, the Bulldogs have returned to NCAA Tournament success. Mississippi State's maroon and white colors and Starkville passion create a distinct identity. The program has reached a Final Four. The Hump's design and Bulldog faithful create a strong home environment. The Bulldogs' rivalry with Ole Miss, the Egg Bowl, extends to basketball.

Mississippi State reached the 1996 Final Four under Richard Williams. The Bulldogs have made 12 NCAA Tournament appearances. Bailey Howell, Jarvis Varnado, and Reggie Perry are among the program's NBA alumni. The 1996 run was vacated but the program's potential was demonstrated. Jans's 2024 tournament run highlighted recent success. The rivalry with Ole Miss divides the state.