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Mississippi State to commemorate Erick Dampier, Jeff Malone jerseys at Humphrey Coliseum
- 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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