Something weird about typing Ben Howland as Mississippi State's coach, but reports are that a deal is getting finalized. At least it's an adidas school, which is Howland's recruiting wheelhouse. Tough gig to win there, and the ones that have probably muddied up the water in recruiting. I'll assume it's too late for them to get star senior guard Malik Newman, a Mississippi State legacy, unless they hire his dad or someone important to be an "assistant coach."
