Mississippi State coach Chris Jans said Xavier’s size and experience will pose a major test for the Bulldogs in Friday’s Greenbrier Tipoff.
Jans described Xavier as one of the bigger teams in college basketball, citing its lineup’s height, length and strength. He also said the Musketeers have experienced players, including international players who appear comfortable on the court. Mississippi State has not yet faced a team with comparable size this season, he said.
Both teams will face a step up in competition, according to Jans. He said Xavier had won its exhibition games, including matchups with Kent State, Tennessee and Dayton, and had taken care of business in its early regular-season home games. Jans called Friday’s matchup the first major test for both programs…