Mississippi State Basketball: 5 Positive Signs For 2014-15 Season

By Taylor Sturm

Mississippi State Basketball: Positive Signs For 2014-15 Season

Fred Thomas — The Mississippi State Bulldogs have consistently been one of the worst teams in the SEC since their run to the SEC tournament final a few years ago. The Bulldogs boast the talent to produce, but have been hindered by an obscene number of injuries and suspensions. Is the 2014-15 season finally their chance to shine?

5. Rest of SEC

Rick Ray MSU

5. Rest of SEC

Rick Ray MSU — Several staple middle-of-the-pack SEC teams have taken a step back this season. Mississippi State has an opportunity to push its way into the bubble discussion.

4. Experience All Over the Court

Mississippi State Basketball Coach

4. Experience All Over the Court

Mississippi State Basketball Coach — Mississippi State may be the most experienced team in the SEC next to the Kentucky Wildcats.

3. Craig Sword, Fred Thomas, Gavin Ware and Roquez Johnson

MSU Basketball

3. Craig Sword, Fred Thomas, Gavin Ware and Roquez Johnson

MSU Basketball — These four players are extremely talented and, if they can meet their full potential, could create one of the most explosive offenses in college basketball.

2. Extremely Easy Non-Conference Schedule

Mississippi State Basketball

2. Extremely Easy Non-Conference Schedule

Mississippi State Basketball — The toughest game that the Bulldogs play this season is against the St. Louis Billikens. Their next toughest is against Florida State, a team who isn’t expected to finish in the top half of the ACC. Their next toughest is against Oregon State. You get my point.

1. NIT Possible

Rick Ray

1. NIT Possible

Rick Ray — It sounds crazy, but with this easy of a non-conference schedule, the returning players who MSU possesses and a majority of the SEC losing key players in the offseason, Mississippi State could end the season with 19 or 20 wins and a berth in the NIT.

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