{
  "id": 3067454,
  "title": "Mississippi State basketball adds guard Jacques Mitchell to 2027 recruiting class",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/mississippi-state-basketball-adds-guard-jacques-mitchell-to-2027-3067454",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T16:50:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mississippi-state-basketball-adds-guard-165056277.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mississippi State's men's basketball program has welcomed a new commitment from guard Jacques Mitchell, a prospect from Tulsa Booker T. Washington. The 6-foot-3 senior announced his decision to join the Bulldogs on August 23, 2026, as he looks ahead to the 2027 recruiting class. Ranked No. 31 nationally among combo guards in 247Sports' national boys basketball rankings, Mitchell chose the Bulldogs over numerous other offers, including those from Arizona State, Ole Miss, TCU, and Tulsa.\n\nMitchell's decision to commit to Mississippi State was not made lightly. Throughout his high school career, he has been a standout player for Tulsa Booker T. Washington. As a sophomore, he earned a spot on The Oklahoman's 2025 Super 5 Class 5A All-State team, a testament to his talent and dedication. In his junior year, Mitchell continued to impress, averaging 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. His impressive performances helped Tulsa Booker T. Washington achieve a 25-2 record before being eliminated in the state quarterfinals.\n\nWith Mitchell's addition, Mississippi State's 2027 recruiting class gains a versatile guard who can contribute immediately at the collegiate level. Jordan Davis, covering high school sports for The Oklahoman, highlighted Mitchell's achievements and the significance of his commitment to the Bulldogs.",
  "summary": "Tulsa Booker T. Washington guard Jacques Mitchell announced his commitment to the Mississippi State men's basketball 2026 recruiting class on Sunday.",
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        "title": "Mississippi State basketball adds guard Jacques Mitchell to 2027 recruiting class",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/mississippi-state-basketball-adds-guard-jacques-mitchell-to-2027",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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