At 6-foot-6, freshman Dorion Bowen offers versatility at point guard and on the wing, with on-ball defense that Southern Miss believes can help him contribute as he develops.
Carruth scored a game-high 22 points, while Brandon Weston added 19 as the Gold team rode a huge second half to a 76-64 victory Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Myron Medcalf predicted the floor and ceiling for 13 mid-major programs, including the Tigers. Medcalf predicts a floor of 15 wins and a ceiling of 19 wins for Penny Hardaway’s team.
The head coach of the Blue Devils spoke with Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports on his podcast on Friday.
The 6-foot-4 Saint Leo transfer committed to Southern Miss without taking a visit. Months later, he's already earning high praise while competing for a starting role on the Golden Eagles' 2026-27 roster.
On Tuesday, State 1978 reported that Mississippi State has canceled its 2028 game against the Tigers and rescheduled the game set for the 2029 season. FBSchedules confirmed the Bulldogs' schedule change.