After the only week-long break of the SEC slate, Mizzou men’s basketball will return to the hardwood this Saturday against No. 14 Mississippi State.
Yet again, the Bulldogs present a tough challenge, as they have three ranked wins while almost knocking off No. 4 Alabama and No. 12 Kentucky at home. They’re difficult to match up with on the glass, and sophomore guard Josh Hubbard is one of the best scorers in the conference, having scored 38 points against the Crimson Tide on Tuesday.
Here’s what Dennis Gates and Josh Gray told reporters ahead of Saturday’s matchup:
Dennis Gates | Head coach
On getting a whole week between games during conference play: “It‘s timely.