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Dear Ol’ State: Purcell And Jans Talk Teams’ Weekend Opportunities
Dear ol' State
Published on 12/11/2025
Dear ol' State
Published on 12/11/2025
Both Mississippi State basketball programs have big opportunities this coming weekend. The men travel and face Utah on Saturday while the women host Southern Miss on Sunday. On Dear Ol' State, women's head coach Sam Purcell and men's bench boss Chris Jans talk about their upcoming games with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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It's another summertime special edition of Dear Ol' State as Joel Coleman visits with head men's basketball coach Chris Jans. Jans discusses his thought process behind putting together his 2026-27 roster, his new-look coaching staff, Josh Hubbard and much more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 7/14/2026
Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery pop in for a summer update edition of Dear Ol' State as the guys visit with Mississippi State women's basketball head coach Sam Purcell, who gives an early look at his team for the coming athletic year. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 6/17/2026
Before heading home from the Eugene Regional, Tyler Bratton breaks down the weekend and State's second run to the Super Regionals.
Published on 5/18/2026
Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery wrap up their series of chats with each Diamond Dawg on the roster. Pitcher JT Schnoor and infielder Gatlin Sanders hop on the show to discuss their journeys. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 5/13/2026