Forward Adrian Myers commits to Mississippi State basketball, Chris Jans

As Mississippi State basketball coach Chris Jans is preparing for his first SEC Media Days, he landed his fourth commitment of the 2023 class in forward Adrian Myers.

Myers, who announced his commitment via social media Tuesday, is a three-star prospect, according to 247Sports. He is a product of Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia.

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Myers joins three-star center Gai Chol and junior colleges transfers Lerenzo Fort III and Jaquan Scott in the upcoming class.

Jans flipped Myers from Rhode Island and coach Archie Miller. Myers committed to Rhode Island in August before decommitting a month later.

Myers also garnered interest from George Washington, Hampton and New Mexico State — Jans' previous stop.

Myers took his official visit to MSU two weeks ago for homecoming weekend highlighted by the Oct. 8 football game against Arkansas.

New Mississippi State basketball coach Chris Jans talks about his coaching style during a news conference introducing him at MSU in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 23, 2022. It's particularly important "how we play with each other, " Jans emphasized.
New Mississippi State basketball coach Chris Jans talks about his coaching style during a news conference introducing him at MSU in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 23, 2022. It's particularly important "how we play with each other, " Jans emphasized.

Mississippi State opens its season Nov. 7 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The Bulldogs are looking for their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019.

Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat writer for the Clarion Ledger. Contact him at skrajisnik@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter @skrajisnik3.

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