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The Ben Howland era of Mississippi State basketball took another step on Monday as the Bulldogs took to the floor with their first official practice of the 2015-16 season.
Howland, back on the hardwood as a head coach after two years away, said he spent Monday’s workout continuing to instruct his players on his style of play.
“We have so much teaching,” Howland said. “I’m talking a lot during practice because it’s just all new terminology and new teaching.”
Of the 16 players on the roster, 12 participated in the practice. Aric Holman, Joe Strugg, Xavian Stapleton and Reggie Patterson were all inactive due to various ailments.