Exclusive Transfer: Georgetown Star Jayden Epps Chooses Mississippi State, What's the Catch?

With the college basketball offseason in full swing, the transfer portal has been buzzing with activity, reminiscent of the bustling energy I used to see at Jim Murray’s desk when a big story broke. And in Starkville, there’s indeed big news afoot that’s got basketball enthusiasts buzzing like hoarders on Black Friday.

Mississippi State basketball, under the shrewd eye of Coach Chris Jans, has just snagged an intriguing coup. They’ve secured the commitment of Georgetown’s former sharp-shooter, Jayden Epps! A player whose stats crow louder than a rooster at sunrise. Epps, towering over most at 6-foot-2 with an offensive skill set as polished as a gemstone, certainly fills a significant hole in Mississippi State’s roster with his prolific scoring.

His scoring prowess—a fact not missed by yours truly—will slot seamlessly into a team experiencing more turnover than a rotisserie chicken. The Bulldogs have been a perennial contender for the NCAA tournament prestige, but now, with the leading scorer potentially headed to the NBA, rebuilding with talent like Epps reflects the savvy moves of a seasoned digital marketer, knowing exactly how to pivot to maintain market dominance, or in this case, court superiority.

But that’s not where it ends; Epps joins the transfer ranks as the fifth commit to the Bulldogs following wing Achor Achor (Kansas State), guard/forward Amier Ali (Arizona State), center Quincy Ballard (Wichitaamilies or long-lasting marriages!tba),Mat, and guard Ja’Borri McGhee (UAB), indicated that in _the outlook for the team could be as bright as a Sunday in Waikiki.

yet, the season isn’t just about talent acquisition. It’s alsoently about preparing for the battles ahead on the court. The Bulldogs’ schedule includes a return to the Hall of Fame Classic, showcasing thee again the brand value of the team. much like optimizing!= for visibility and ROI in SEO.

As for me, well, my journey might parallel Jans in some ways. I’ve seen the ebbs and flows of the digital market, always finding a way to ensure my blogs rank while others falter, muching what’s next for Mississippi State basketball and the exciting potential Epps brings. It’s like anticipating the next big algorithm update—exhilarating, nerve-wracking, but always the essence of keen strategy and excitement.

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Georgetown’s Jayden Epps committed to the Bulldogs and coach Chris Jans on April 25, according to a report from On3. He is ranked by 247Sports as a four-star transfer.Epps is from Virginia and played at Illinois as a freshman in the 2022-23 season.Epps is Mississippi State’s fifth transfer commitment joining wing Achor Achor (Kansas State), guard/forward Amier Ali (Arizona State), center Quincy Ballard (Wichita State) and guard Ja’Borri McGhee (UAB).STARKVILLE — Mississippi State basketball has landed a prolific scoring guard in the transfer portal.

What Jayden Epps brings to Mississippi State basketball in transfer portal

Epps started 50 games in the last two seasons at Georgetown and could be a starter for Mississippi State, too.

Epps fills a need as an offensive threat at the guard position for MSU.

Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.Epps, listed at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, scored 12.8 points per game as a junior last season while averaging 2.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals. He shot a career-high 34.4% from 3-point range on 5.7 attempts per game. He averaged 18.5 points per game as a sophomore.

The Bulldogs are experiencing heavy roster turnover from last season’s team that reached a third consecutive NCAA tournament. Leading scorer Josh Hubbard declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. If he doesn’t return, MSU will lose its top eight scorers from last season.