ESPN high on 2007-08 MSU basketball squad

The article can be found here and a short paragraph can be found below.

…Here are four other “unlucky” teams (which finished at least three wins below expectation) from last season that are hoping to replicate that same success:

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This was a quality team that finished strong last season and had underlying statistics that show they left even more wins on the table. The Bulldogs should have confidence from their SEC West co-title and drive to the NIT semifinals. They also have two of the better talents in the SEC in point guard Jamont Gordon and forward Charles Rhodes. When you adjust for the quality of opponents, Mississippi State was a top-35 team in both offensive and defensive efficiency and didn’t have a glaring statistical weakness last season. If they can find a consistent third scoring option, this could be a very dangerous squad.

Tags: Jamont Gordon, SEC, ESPN, charles rhodes, mississippi state basketball, ncaa basketball