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Former Ole Miss Forward Lands Deal With Brooklyn Nets

The Ole Miss men's basketball team made a run to the Sweet 16 last season under second-year head coach Chris Beard. This was a historic campaign for the Rebels, as this was the furthest they had advanced in the NCAA Tournament in over 20 years.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / June 20

How Did Ole Miss Basketball Land One of the Top International Prospects?

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels staff have reconstructed the roster in Oxford this offseason after adding near double-digit newcomers via the NCAA Transfer Portal.

How Ole Miss HC Chris Beard is finding inspiration from Tom Brady

Chris Beard is a college basketball coach at Ole Miss. Tom Brady is arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Other than both of them being in the world of athletics, there's really no crossover between Beard and Brady.

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College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / June 9

Chris Beard, Ole Miss Basketball Reveals Roster for Upcoming 2025-26 Season

OXFORD, Miss. – Heading into year three in Oxford, Chris Beard and his staff have built upon the momentum from the 2024-25 NCAA Tournament run to build out their roster for the upcoming season, as the men's basketball program unveiled their roster for the 2025-26 season on Monday.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / June 4

Ole Miss Basketball Lands Coveted Transfer Guard, Former USC Trojans Commitment

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels have landed a commitment from coveted High Point transfer Kezza Giffa, 247Sports reported on Wednesday. The talented guard has signed the necessary paperwork and will officially join the Rebels for the 2025-26 season after a rigorous recruitment process.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Ole Miss Basketball Gets Positive Update About 4-Star Recruit

The Ole Miss men's basketball program advanced to the Sweet 16 last year in their second season under head coach Chris Beard. This marked the first time in over two decades that the Rebels made the NCAA Regional Semifinals.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / May 31

Chris Beard, Ole Miss Basketball Expressing Interest in Coveted Russian Center

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels continue navigating a critical offseason in Oxford with the program reconstructing the roster for the 2025-26 season.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / May 27

Ole Miss Basketball Transfer Portal Target Reveals Commitment to Kansas State

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels continue navigating a critical offseason in Oxford with the program attacking the NCAA Transfer Portal. After losing double-digit members from the 2024-25 roster, it's been full steam ahead towards stacking talent via the free agent market.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / May 24

Ole Miss Basketball Offers Florida State Seminoles, LSU Tigers Forward Target

Umatilla (Fla.) Villages Charter School four-star wing Herly Brutus continues a strong offseason with multiple programs entering the mix in his recruitment process.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Ole Miss Basketball Beats Out Kentucky for 4-Star Forward

The Ole Miss men's basketball program surprised plenty of people last year under head coach Chris Beard. The senior-heavy team was able to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, but only one of the Rebels' key contributors will be back next season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / May 20

Ole Miss Basketball Beats Out North Carolina Tar Heels, UCONN for Top-50 Prospect

Uniontown (Ohio) Prolific Prep four-star forward Niko Bundalo has committed to Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels, he revealed via social media on Tuesday evening.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / May 17

Ole Miss Basketball Transfer Target, USC Trojans Guard to Visit Alabama Crimson Tide

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels remain in pursuit of the top talent available in the NCAA Transfer Portal this offseason as roster reconstruction continues in Oxford.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Chris Beard Makes Bold NBA Prediction for Ole Miss Players

The Ole Miss men's basketball program reached new heights during the 2024-25 season with coach Chris Beard at the helm. For the first time in over two decades, the team advanced to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament and captivated audiences along the way.

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College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / May 14

The Buzz: Ole Miss Basketball Signs Elite Transfer Portal Class This Offseason

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels have handled business this offseason with the program hitting the NCAA Transfer Portal with force. After losing double-digit players from the 2024-25 roster, Beard and Co.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / May 13

Kentucky Wildcats Head Coach 'Devastated' at Travis Perry Transferring to Ole Miss

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels continue retooling the roster in Oxford this offseason with the progam placing an emphasis on the NCAA Transfer Portal.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 29

Ole Miss’ Chris Beard lands European star in massive boost

Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard is making headlines again, this time by turning his recruiting focus to Europe. The Rebels have landed the commitment of French standout Ilias Kamardine, a rising guard with international experience and strong potential.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 2

Report: Ole Miss coach Chris Beard staying put

Head coach Chris Beard told Ole Miss that he intends to remain at the helm of the Rebels, after talking to Texas A&M about its head coaching vacancy, according to ESPN on Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 2

Texas A&M took a shot at landing Chris Beard and missed

Texas A&M men's basketball suffered a big loss when the Maryland Terrapins poached now-former head coach Buzz Williams to lead their program.

CBB HC carousel influences competition as much as transfer portal

Clemson basketball adds big commitment via transfer portal

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LSU continues transfer portal overhaul with 2024-25 All-CAA addition

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2

Chris Beard makes decision on Texas A&M job

Chris Beard has made a decision regarding the Texas A&M Aggies job.

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Trae Young named assistant GM for college basketball program

Report: Utah F Keanu Dawes withdraws from transfer portal

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Ole Miss Makes Major Chris Beard Announcement Amid NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is currently underway, with four teams remaining in the race to the national championship. The Final Four consists of Houston, Florida, Auburn and Duke, all of which entered March Madness as a No.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Chris Beard Reaffirms His Commitment to Ole Miss Basketball

Ole Miss' success has been one of the surprise stories of men's college basketball this season. In just their second year under head coach Chris Beard, the Rebels finished with a winning record in the SEC and have advanced to the Sweet 16 in March Madness.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 18