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Dear Ol’ State: Getting To Know New Women's Hoops Head Coach Sam Purcell
Dear ol' State
Published on 3/12/2022
Dear ol' State
Published on 3/12/2022
On the same day he was named the ninth head coach in Mississippi State women's basketball history, Sam Purcell sits down with MSU senior writer Joel Coleman to introduce himself to the Bulldog family. Come get to know a little more about what makes Purcell such an elite recruiter and coach, as well as get a quick glimpse of who he is away from the court. The Dear Ol' State podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Just search for Dear Ol' State.
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