Mississippi State hires Jordan Sperber as Senior Director of Basketball Strategy

Mississippi State basketball is thinking outside the box and decided to reel in one of the best minds in the country when it comes to breaking down different schemes and Xs and Os. On Wednesday morning, Jordan Sperber, creator of Hoop Vision, announced that he’ll be joining the Bulldogs coaching staff as their Senior Director of Basketball Strategy. The school also announced the move in their press release on their website.

Sperber has a history with Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans. He worked for him as a video coordinator and analytics specialist at New Mexico State in 2017-2018 where the Aggies posted a 28-6 overall record, on their way to an NCAA Tournament berth. He was also on the coaching staff for NMSU in 2016-2017 under Paul Weir.

Chris Jans announces addition of Jordan Sperber

“The college basketball industry knows and respects Jordan Sperber,” Jans said in the press release on the Bulldogs website. “Jordan is a relentless worker that possesses a rare talent. His ability to absorb and process information to help our team gain a competitive advantage is second to none. I’ve worked with Jordan and witnessed firsthand the analytical skills he will use to help us succeed. Mississippi State basketball got significantly better with the additions of Doug and Jordan to our staff.”

Sperber has spent the past several years working on his website, HoopVision, which features a focus on coaching analytics and Xs and Os. Many college basketball junkies and scouts nationwide are likely familiar with his breakdowns on his YouTube channel.

Some of his more popular breakdowns in recent months have come on the Houston Cougars and the UConn Huskies. His site has also been a resource for coaches and scouts across the country by providing a combination of statistical analysis and video coverage of a number of teams across the college basketball landscape. Among other roles, Sperber has also served as a private analytics consultant for a number of college programs, coaches, and agents over the years.