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The Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team continues to make moves in the transfer portal this offseason. Ole Miss landed another portal commitment on Friday, securing a verbal pledge from Arizona State transfer forward Santiago Trouet.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / May 1

Ole Miss Transfer Portal Commit Flips to Mississippi State

Coming off an exciting end to the season that saw them nearly make a miracle run to the NCAA Tournament, the Ole Miss Rebels have now lost a notable transfer portal battle to their heated rivals this offseason, leaving Chris Beard and the coaching staff with more questions about how to fill out their roster for next year.

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

Ole Miss Basketball Lands Dynamic Bucket-Getter To Strong Transfer Portal Class

Saint Joseph's guard Dasear Haskins is Oxford bound after revealing a commitment to Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels on Monday, according to multiple reports.

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College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 23

Ole Miss Basketball Loses Dynamic Player to Transfer Portal in Stunning Decision

Ole Miss Rebels forward James Scott will officially enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending one season in Oxford, he revealed on Thursday. Scott's departure immediately puts the Rebels in a unique position in the frontcourt with multiple members of the 2025-26 season making the decision to leave the program this offseason.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 21

Chris Beard, Ole Miss Basketball Land Defensive Game-Changer To Transfer Portal Haul

James Madison forward Christian Brown is Oxford bound after revealing a commitment to Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels on Tuesday afternoon, according to 247Sports' Matt Zenitz.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 19

Chris Beard, Ole Miss Basketball Land Multiple Impactful Transfers in Portal Haul

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels are cruising in the NCAA Transfer Portal with the program inking multiple newcomers across the last 10 days. In what

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 7

Ole Miss Basketball Loses Multiple Key Components to Roster Amid Portal Opening

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels have seen multiple members of the 2025-26 roster reveal intentions of entering the NCAA Transfer Portal this week as roster reconstruction begins in Oxford.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 7

Chris Beard, Ole Miss Basketball Receive Massive News Amid Recent Transfer Buzz

Ole Miss Rebels guard Patton Pinkins will be back in Oxford for the 2026-27 season after revealing intentions of returning to the program for next year, according to Draft Express.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 6

Chris Beard, Ole Miss Basketball Lose Former Blue-Chip Prospect to Transfer Portal

Ole Miss Rebels forward Corey Chest intends to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending the 2025-26 season in Oxford, according to On3 Sports. Chest made the decision to join Chris Beard and Co.

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

Ole Miss Basketball Set To Return Elite Guard Amid Chris Beard's Roster Reload

Ole Miss Rebels guard Ilias Kamardine will be back in Oxford for the 2026-27 season after inking a new deal with the program this week, according to On3 Sports.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / March 27

Chris Beard, Ole Miss Basketball Loses Coveted Foreign Guard to Transfer Portal

Ole Miss Rebels guard Eduardo Klafke plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal when it opens for business on April 7, according to multiple reports on Friday morning.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / March 14

SEC Tournament Update: Arkansas Razorbacks Move to Title Game With Win Over Ole Miss

No. 15 Ole Miss battled until the final buzzer in Nashville (Tenn.) on Saturday with the Rebels ultimately falling 93-90 in overtime to the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bridgestone Arena.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / March 14

Preview: Ole Miss Basketball vs. Arkansas Razorbacks in SEC Tournament Semifinals

The Ole Miss Rebels will square off against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday afternoon in an SEC Tournament Semifinal Round matchup with a berth to the title game on the line in Nashville.

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

The SEC Tournament Schedule and Bracket: Ole Miss Basketball, Arkansas Stay Alive

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels' historic SEC Tournament run continues after taking down the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night to remain alive in Nashville.

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

Chris Beard's Take: Ole Miss Rebels Remain Alive With Arkansas Razorbacks Up Next

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels are heading to the SEC Tournament Semifinal Round after taking down the Alabama Crimson Tide 80-79 on Friday night at Bridgestone Arena.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Ole Miss’ Chris Beard gets ejected after going berserk on the court

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Chris Beard absolutely lost it in the second half of Tuesday’s game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn.

Beard, Ole Miss searching for answers after missed chances in non-conference play

Chris Beard, Ole Miss searching for answers after myriad missed opportunities in non-conference play

After advancing to the Sweet 16 a season ago, expectations were high for Ole Miss and Beard.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 2, 2025

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.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 31, 2025

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, 2025

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.