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Mississippi State will honor Erick Dampier and Jeff Malone with jersey commemorations at Humphrey Coliseum in the 2026-27 season.
A halftime ceremony is planned for a non-conference or intra-state game against Ole Miss during SEC play.
Erick Dampier played for Mississippi State from the early 1990s, finishing with 1,231 points and 859 rebounds for the Bulldogs.
Jeff Malone is the all-time leading scorer at Mississippi State with 2,142 points and had a long NBA career.
The announcement places Dampier and Malone among other Bulldogs already honored at the Hump, such as Babe McCarthy and LaToya Thomas.
The jersey tribute follows Mississippi State's alumni weekend in Starkville, celebrating decades of Bulldog basketball.
Erick Dampier was a 1996 NBA draftee who played 16 seasons and later earned induction into state and university halls of fame.
Jeff Malone led the SEC in scoring in 1983 with 26.8 points per game and is among Mississippi State’s top scorers.
The jersey unveil will be part of a broader tradition of honoring Bulldog figures at Humphrey Coliseum.
The 2026-27 jersey ceremony date is to be determined, with a target during SEC play.

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Mississippi State lost 68-67 to Ole Miss, marking their third straight SEC defeat this season.
Jans said the team felt a different energy in the huddle and trusted the late possessions despite the missed shots.
He emphasized the game featured strong defensive stops but the team couldn’t convert late in the final possessions.
Jans noted Ole Miss is one of the best shot-blocking teams, impacting MSU’s reliance on threes.
Jans defended the late shot selection, suggesting the team should take those looks again in similar situations.
Hubbard’s free-throw misses were acknowledged but not overemphasized by Jans, who expressed belief in the guard.
Jans described the rivalry atmosphere at Humphrey Coliseum as exactly what fans expect from a big game.
He mentioned alumni weekend and team recognition adds to the game’s significance for Mississippi State.
Jans pointed to SEC length as a factor in MSU’s shooting difficulties during conference play.
The coach said the team adjusted coverages, including a zone look, to try to mount a comeback.
Jans noted the game was physically played with Ole Miss focusing on limiting inside scoring.

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