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Mississippi State fires head coach Ben Howland

Mississippi State has fired head men’s basketball coach Ben Howland.

News of Howland’s potential firing came out several days ago but the school released a statement that the report was inaccurate.

Here is a release from MSU:

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STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics John Cohen announced on Thursday that MSU and head men’s basketball coach Ben Howland will part ways effective immediately.

Howland recently completed his seventh season as MSU’s head coach.

“We are appreciative of the time and effort Coach Howland devoted in leading our men’s basketball program,” Cohen said.