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Malik Dia's milestone night leads Ole Miss past SE Louisiana

Malik Dia scored 20 points and eclipsed 1,000 for his career as Ole Miss throttled Southeastern Louisiana 88-58 in both teams' season opener on Monday in Oxford, Miss.

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How It Happened: Ole Miss Basketball Takes Down SELU 88-58 in Season Opener

OXFORD, Miss. – Senior forward Malik Dia led Ole Miss with 20 points as the Rebels won their first game of the 2025-26 season against Southeastern Louisiana 88-58 on Monday night in the SJB Pavilion.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 22

Ole Miss Basketball Kickstarts 2025-26 Season With 10th Annual Square Jam Event

OXFORD, Miss. – One of the most unique college basketball traditions in the country returned to Oxford as citizens came out in droves Monday night to hype Ole Miss’ men’s and women’s basketball programs for the 10th annual Square Jam in partnership with the City of Oxford, powered by Ashley Furniture, Cannon Motors and Chevrolet.

College Basketball News / Red Cup Rebellion / June 12

First Look: 2025-26 Ole Miss Men’s Basketball Roster

MALIK DIA BACK The world of college athletics has not been the same since the transfer portal and NIL took center stage. We know that. But for the first time since this came into play, the Ole Miss men’s basketball program is seeing the ramifications.

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The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Ole Miss Basketball Receives Exciting Roster News

Head coach Chris Beard has turned around the Ole Miss basketball program in just two seasons at the helm, as the Rebels made a run to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament this year before eventually losing to Michigan State in the Sweet 16.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 27

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The Michigan State Spartans have had the Ole Miss Rebels circled on their calendar since they found out they'd be their Sweet 16 opponents. Bound to be a close contest, MSU will have to be prepared for any and everything that the Rebels throw its way.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14

Johni Broome helps No. 3 Auburn outlast Ole Miss in SEC quarterfinals

Johni Broome had 23 points and 15 rebounds and No. 3 Auburn held off Ole Miss 62-57 in quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Friday afternoon in Nashville.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 26

No. 1 Auburn absolutely hammers Ole Miss for fifth straight win

Johni Broome scored 24 points in a milestone outing, Auburn set a season-high in points, and the No. 1 Tigers hammered the Mississippi Rebels 106-76 Wednesday night.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 13

No. 19 Ole Miss on hot streak while No. 22 Mississippi St. struggling

Ole Miss has won three games in a row and clutch plays from Malik Dia and Dre Davis were crucial in the last two. The No. 19 Rebels (19-6, 8-4 Southeastern Conference) will try to make it four in a row when they host No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 12

Malik Dia's late surge lifts No. 19 Ole Miss over South Carolina

Malik Dia scored 12 consecutive Ole Miss points in the final 6:21, Dre Davis sank a clutch layup in the closing seconds, and the 19th-ranked Rebels fought off pesky South Carolina for a 72-68 win on Wednesday in Columbia, S.C.

College Basketball News / Red Cup Rebellion / February 11

Here’s where Ole Miss could land come Selection Sunday

Malik Dia and the Rebs could peak at just the right time Coach Chris Beard may have his Ole Miss squad peaking at the right time with Selection Sunday less than five weeks away.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 5

No. 25 Ole Miss leans on strong first half to stomp on No. 14 Kentucky

Matthew Murrell scored a season-high 24 points and No. 25 Ole Miss made nine 3-pointers as part of an explosive 54-point first half on the way to a 98-84 win.

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College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 29

Three Keys For Ole Miss Basketball in Crucial SEC Matchup Against Texas

The Ole Miss Rebels' season so far has consisted of some of the highest highs and the lowest lows, including their first ever road AP Top 5 win taking down No.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / January 21

#21 Ole Miss Forward Malik Dia: A Key to the Success of the Rebels in the SEC

We are well into conference play in the SEC which has been everything that we as fans hoped that it would be. Every team except for #1 ranked Auburn has

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

Chris Beard Speaks on Malik Dia's Limited Minutes in Loss Against Mississippi State

The Ole Miss Rebels encountered their first bump in the road in SEC play as they suffered a loss to in-state foe Mississippi State on Saturday night. One noticeably missing piece to Saturday's game was trasnfer center Malik Dia, who has been dominant since conference play began.

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What is Ole Miss Basketball's Ceiling in 2025? Malik Dia is Shooting For the Final Four

The Ole Miss Rebels are one of the hottest teams in college basketball as winners of four straight games to open SEC play, but for forward Malik Dia, the road isn't stopping here.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / January 15

3 Things – #21 Ole Miss Powers Past #5 Alabama in Impressive Road Victory, Shifting the Landscape of the SEC

When #5 Alabama welcomed #21 Ole Miss to Tuscaloosa on Tuesday evening, it was clear that both teams were ready to give everything. Ole Miss showed great fight throughout, and although Alabama was uncharacteristically cold from the floor, they matched the Rebels’ physicality.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 14

Malik Dia powers No. 21 Ole Miss to upset of No. 4 Alabama

Malik Dia set season highs with 23 points and 19 rebounds, and No. 21 Ole Miss' stifling defense led to a 74-64 win over No. 4 Alabama on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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

Ole Miss Basketball Rises in Newest AP Poll Following Wins Over Arkansas, LSU

Ole Miss basketball has been on a hot streak as of late. The Rebels have won three straight SEC games, with the most recent coming on Saturday over rival LSU 77-65.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 12

Malik Dia Shines Again in Ole Miss Basketball's Win Over LSU

The Ole Miss Rebels moved to 14-2 and 3-0 in SEC play after defeating the LSU Tigers on Saturday night behind a monster second half charge. The second half explosion was led by transfer center Malik Dia who totaled 19 points, seven rebounds, and an assist with 14 of his points coming in the last 20 minutes.

College Basketball News / Red Cup Rebellion / January 12

Monster second half mops up LSU as Ole Miss improves to 3-0 in SEC

Malik Dia has had one helluva week LSU probably felt pretty good about a 15-0 run early in the game in the SJB Pavilion to grab a 15-7 lead against Ole Miss on Saturday.

College Basketball News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 11

Ole Miss Stays Perfect in SEC Play, Beats LSU Behind Monstrous Second Half

The Ole Miss Rebels continued their hot streak in conference play on Saturday as they took down the LSU Tigers 77-65 behind forward Malik Dia and a monstrous second half.

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

Malik Dia Gives Ole Miss Basketball 'Special Performance' in Win Over Arkansas

The Ole Miss Rebels picked up another big conference win on Wednesday as they took down the Arkansas Razorbacks 73-66 in Fayetteville. While this was an overall team win, the Rebels saw their first true glimpse of how special transfer big man Malik Dia can be for this squad.

College Basketball News / Red Cup Rebellion / January 9

1-3-1 Postgame Report: Ole Miss picks up big road win against Arkansas 73-66

Rebs handle their AAA affiliate The Rebel football season is officially over with it’s third 10 win season in four years and SEC basketball is in full swing.

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / January 8

REACTION: Dia's Big Game Sinks Razorbacks' First Half Hopes

Arkansas Razorbacks attempt to avoid its second consecutive 0-2 start in SEC play fell short with a 73-66 loss to Ole Miss Wednesday night inside Bud Walton Arena.