Comment on MSU holds men’s basketball awards banquet

From left, Xavian Stapleton, Tyson Carter, Lamar Peters, Mario Kegler, Quinndary Weatherspoon, coach Ben Howland, Schnider Herard and Aric Holman pose with their awards at the Mississippi State men’s basketball banquet on Saturday. (Mississippi State) School Reports STARKVILLE – After posting one of its best seasons in five years and advancing to the second round of the SEC Tournament, Mississippi State officially closed out its 2016-17 campaign on Saturday with the annual awards banquet at the Mize Pavilion. Sophomore All-SEC standout Quinndary Weatherspoon, one of the top scorers in the league, was named the Most Valuable Player, while senior I.J.