Head Coach
Chris Jans
Program contact: Joe Rogers, Recruiting Coordinator
jrogers@athletics.msstate.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Rogers | Recruiting Coordinator | jrogers@athletics.msstate.edu |
| Dominick Walker | Strength & Conditioning Coach/Men's Basketball | domwalker@athletics.msstate.edu |
| Bryce Gimmarro | Basketball Staff | bgimmarro@athletics.msstate.edu |
About Mississippi State Bulldogs Basketball
Mississippi State men's basketball competes at the highest level within the Southeastern Conference, one of the nation's most competitive collegiate athletic conferences. Head Coach Chris Jans leads a program committed to developing student-athletes both on the court and in the classroom. The university provides a rigorous academic environment where players pursue meaningful degrees while competing against elite opponents regularly. The Bulldogs program emphasizes a strong team culture centered on discipline, work ethic, and accountability. Players in the SEC gain exposure to professional-level competition and intense conference play that prepares them for basketball at the next level. For high school athletes seeking a program that balances competitive excellence with genuine educational opportunity, Mississippi State offers a pathway to play significant college basketball while earning a valuable degree in a supportive community.
Net price
$18,781/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
69%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
18,397
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,042 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,564 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,211 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,859 / year
- $110,001+
- $24,032 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 18,397
- Average net price
- $18,781 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,604 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $28,736 / year
- Graduation rate
- 69%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Mississippi State Bulldogs camp or visit schedule.
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Program history
1
Final Fours
1996
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Quinten Post | Warriors | 2024 |
| Jeff Malone | 76ers, Heat, Jazz | — |
| Rodney Hood | Cavaliers, Trail Blazers, Jazz | — |
| Dontae' Jones | Celtics | — |
| Jarvis Varnado | Bulls, Celtics, 76ers, Heat | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Alabama
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Location Tuscaloosa, AL | Enrollment 33,227 | Avg. net price $20,202 |
Arkansas
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Location Fayetteville, AR | Enrollment 28,677 | Avg. net price $17,571 |
Auburn
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Location Auburn, AL | Enrollment 26,816 | Avg. net price $25,424 |
Florida
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Location Gainesville, FL | Enrollment 35,629 | Avg. net price $5,969 |
Georgia
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Location Athens, GA | Enrollment 32,137 | Avg. net price $13,636 |
Kentucky
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Location Lexington, KY | Enrollment 24,763 | Avg. net price $18,868 |
LSU
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Location Baton Rouge, LA | Enrollment 30,594 | Avg. net price $19,286 |
Mississippi State
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Location Starkville, MS | Enrollment 18,397 | Avg. net price $18,781 |
Missouri
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Location Columbia, MO | Enrollment 23,929 | Avg. net price $21,142 |
Oklahoma
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Location Norman, OK | Enrollment 22,734 | Avg. net price $15,531 |
Ole Miss
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Location Oxford, MS | Enrollment 21,473 | Avg. net price $13,752 |
South Carolina
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Location Columbia, SC | Enrollment 29,820 | Avg. net price $22,197 |
Tennessee
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Location Knoxville, TN | Enrollment 30,418 | Avg. net price $18,314 |
Texas
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 42,855 | Avg. net price $18,554 |
Texas A&M
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Location College Station, TX | Enrollment 59,615 | Avg. net price $21,527 |
Vanderbilt
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Location Nashville, TN | Enrollment 7,208 | Avg. net price $15,497 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mississippi State D1?
Yes, Mississippi State is an NCAA Division I program in the SEC. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Mississippi State men's basketball.
What conference is Mississippi State in?
Mississippi State competes in the SEC for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Mississippi State?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,781 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Mississippi State?
College Scorecard reports approximately 18,397 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Mississippi State?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.