Chris Beard is one of college basketball’s very best coaches.   He’s led four separate programs to the NCAA Tournament, including Ole Miss last

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Beard Turns the Page: Ole Miss hits NYC in full evaluation mode

Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard has had enough.   The Rebels (5-3) on Tuesday suffered their third straight loss, falling to Miami (Florida) at

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‘Never been in this situation’: Everything a fed-up Chris Beard said after Ole Miss’ loss to Miami

For the fifth consecutive season, rivals Ole Miss and Memphis clashed on the basketball court Tuesday night. Chris Beard's Rebels came out on top

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Chris Beard expresses desire to continue facing Memphis

Freshman guard Patton Pinkins made his Ole Miss debut in the Rebels’ season-opening blowout of Southeast Louisiana.   He’s earned his

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Patton Pinkins earned his place — and proved it in his Ole Miss debut

The final Ole Miss basketball game ever to be played at Tad Smith Coliseum is next Friday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. CT.   The Rebels will hold their

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The last Ole Miss basketball game ever at the Tad Pad is next Friday

Jaxon Richardson — a 4-star, high-flying 2026 wing — will visit Chris Beard and Ole Miss basketball this weekend.   Ole Miss and Creighton are the

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With Ole Miss gaining buzz, 4-star Jaxon Richardson returns to Oxford

Ole Miss basketball returning star Malik Dia is addicted to basketball.   Now if he can only be more consistent in his second year as a

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At SEC Tipoff, Ole Miss’ Malik Dia reflects on his basketball addiction and quest for consistency

Third-year Ole Miss head basketball coach Chris Beard and players Malik Dia, Ilias Kamardine and AJ Storr all took to Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday

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Everything Ole Miss coach Chris Beard said at SEC Tipoff ‘26

Ole Miss basketball is carrying momentum and promise into Birmingham for SEC Tipoff ’26 on Tuesday.   The Rebels a year ago won 24 games and

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Ole Miss basketball hits SEC Tipoff as a KenPom-backed contender

Former Eurobasket MVP Ilias Kamardine is nearly two months into his Ole Miss career.   He’s fitting in just fine.   Kamardine was the last

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Loaded Backcourt: Kamardine and Perry headline Ole Miss’ deepest room yet

Ole Miss basketball secured its first commitment for the 2026 class on Wednesday.  The Rebels landed Jaron Saulsberry, a 3-star recruit, according to

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Sourced Scouting Report: Ole Miss sees first 2026 commit Saulsberry as NBA/SEC athlete

Third-year Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard addressed the media prior to the team’s third preseason practice.   Beard touched on his new-look

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Chris Beard’s Preseason Blueprint: Ole Miss’ depth, Pearl’s exit and what’s next

Bruce Pearl shocked the college basketball world in announcing his retirement from coaching on Monday.   His son, Steven, is taking over as

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Pearl retires, while Beard and Ole Miss are just getting started

Ole Miss basketball opens official practices on Monday.   The Rebels return two contributors (Malik Dia, Eduardo Klafke) from last season, when

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Chris Beard: Ole Miss basketball ‘in great shape’ regarding NIL

Ole Miss basketball is finally whole after months filled with visa issues, prolonged rehabs and nagging injuries.  French guard Ilias Kamardine’s

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Ole Miss basketball enters preseason camp fully stocked and finally healthy

Former Eurobasket MVP Ilias Kamardine finally arrived at Ole Miss in mid-August after a longer-than-expected visa clearance process.   Kamardine was

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Ole Miss’ Chris Beard on Ilias Kamardine: ‘He’ll be a big part of our team and season’

Ole Miss basketball has recruited without borders under third-year head coach Chris Beard.   Second-year guard Eduardo Klafke is from Brazil.

Chris Beard, Ole Miss basketball reach out to Serbian forward

Former EuroBasket MVP Ilias Kamardine will arrive at Ole Miss on Sunday, Rebel Grove has confirmed.   Kamardine has been awaiting visa clearance for

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Prized International signee Ilias Kamardine arrives at Ole Miss on Sunday

Ole Miss basketball in 2025-26, in many ways, will go as Malik Dia and AJ Storr go.   Just ask third-year Rebel head coach Chris Beard.   Dia is

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Beard calls on Dia, Storr to deliver best basketball of their careers

Last Thursday was the final day of Ole Miss basketball’s eight-week summer program.   Third-year head coach Chris Beard said ‘the summer was a

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Ole Miss basketball wraps eight-week summer program on high note

Third-year Ole Miss head basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday held his final press conference of the summer.  Beard was joined by players Malik

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‘Not easy to play at Ole Miss’: Everything Chris Beard said in his final summer presser

In this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, Rebel Grove’s Ben Garrett is joined by Ole Miss basketball freshman guard Patton

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Talk of Champions: Patton Pinkins wants to bring a title to Ole Miss basketball

Ole Miss basketball on Wednesday released its 18-game SEC slate.   The Rebels open on the road for the fifth time in the last six seasons.

Ole Miss basketball learns full 18-game SEC schedule

Tylis Jordan was one of three Top 100 prospects signed by Ole Miss basketball in the 2025 recruiting cycle.  Jordan was the highest-ranked at No. 28

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Chris Beard high on freshman Tylis Jordan as former 4-star settles in

Ole Miss returns just two players who saw the floor last season — Malik Dia and Eduardo Klafke.   The Rebels won 24 games and matched the

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Current Pos.

Head Coach

Salary

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Age

52

Alma Mater

Texas / 1995

Hometown

Marietta, GA