Mississippi State's off-the-court drama from last season is finally gone. The on-the-court talent remains.

Point guard Dee Bost hopes it stays that way as the Bulldogs take aim at the NCAA Tournament after a two-year absence.

The calm offseason has been a welcome change after last season was marred by off-the-court issues, including a nationally-televised fistfight between teammates, suspended starters and ill-advised remarks on Twitter. Even with all the drama, Mississippi State finished with a respectable 17-14 record, including a 9-7 mark in the Southeastern Conference.

The decent results were a testament to the sheer talent the Bulldogs possessed.

Much of that is back, including Bost and 6-foot-10 forward Renardo Sidney. Transfer forward Arnett Moultrie and true freshman Rodney Hood will also see plenty of playing time.