What to expect from Mississippi State men's basketball in 2019-20 season

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Howland said he's never had a player in his 37 years of coaching with a body as "ripped" as Woodard's. He compared Woodard to a "Greek figure" and joked that he'd put him on the 'skins' team during Thursday's practice so the media could see what he was talking about. 

"We could make a lot of money with a poster of him," Howland said. "He is unbelievable." 

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Woodard, chiseled frame and all, will be one of Mississippi State's most important players this season. After losing Lamar Peters, Quinndary Weatherspoon and Aric Holman, Mississippi State will undoubtedly have a different look this year. Woodard doesn't think that's necessarily a bad thing. 

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He'll miss the first 10 games of the season for a violation of team rules, but Howland said Weatherspoon will be the starting point guard when he makes his season debut on Dec. 22 against New Mexico State. 

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Sophomore guard Reggie Perry flirted with entering the NBA Draft but decided not to do so at the deadline in May. A member of last year's All-SEC Freshman Team, Perry might be Mississippi State's best player. Howland said State's offense will flow through him, especially when Weatherspoon is out early in the year.

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