Big man Kostas Kostadinov, a promising international prospect who was set to join Mississippi State for the 2026-27 season after starring in Spain and representing Bulgaria, has pulled out of the program. His departure creates a frontcourt void as the Bulldogs rebuild after a rough year, bringing in multiple transfers and new assistant coaches to shake up the roster. With a challenging non-conference slate — including games against Tennessee Tech, Northwestern State, Georgia Tech, Marquette, and Xavier — MSU is aiming for a strong turnaround and a return to NCAA Tournament contention, hoping this fresh mix of talent and coaching can click before SEC play kicks in.

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