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Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) attempts a layup past a block attempt by Central Michigan center Hunter Harding (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) attempts a layup past a block attempt by Central Michigan center Hunter Harding (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko (23) shouts as he scores a dunk against Central Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko (23) shouts as he scores a dunk against Central Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) slams a dunk over Central Michigan guard Kyler Vanderjagt (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) slams a dunk over Central Michigan guard Kyler Vanderjagt (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Central Michigan guard Cayden Vasko (2) protects a rebound from Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Central Michigan guard Cayden Vasko (2) protects a rebound from Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Central Michigan guard Anthony Pritchard (30) looks for an open shot while defended by Mississippi State guard Dellquan Warren (6) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Central Michigan guard Anthony Pritchard (30) looks for an open shot while defended by Mississippi State guard Dellquan Warren (6) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Martavious Russell (21) pulls down a rebound against Central Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Martavious Russell (21) pulls down a rebound against Central Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) shoots an uncontested basket against Central Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) shoots an uncontested basket against Central Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) dribbles past Central Michigan guard Kyler Vanderjagt (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) dribbles past Central Michigan guard Kyler Vanderjagt (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) attempts a layup past the defense of Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) attempts a layup past the defense of Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Central Michigan guard Jakobi Heady (0) reaches for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Central Michigan guard Jakobi Heady (0) reaches for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) reaches over to make a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Michigan, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) reaches over to make a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Michigan, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi State won 83-59. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)