2012 was the last time a Mississippi State Men’s basketball team finished the season with a winning record. 2009 was the last time a Mississippi State Men’s basketball team made the NCAA Tournament thanks to an incredible run in the SEC Tournament. 2008 was the last year the team had what most would consider an actual NCAA Tournament resume.
I say that to say I am really hoping Ben Howland can end all of these droughts. I think he has the pedigree to do it. But every time we think there is hope for the program, something bad happens to make us reevaluate.