
Ole Miss Rebels Rebuild Roster with Experience and Size
The Ole Miss Rebels men’s basketball program is undergoing a major overhaul, focusing on age, size and experience as it seeks to rebound from a disappointing previous season.
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The Ole Miss Rebels men’s basketball program is undergoing a major overhaul, focusing on age, size and experience as it seeks to rebound from a disappointing previous season.

After a 15‑20 record and a narrow miss at the NCAA Tournament, the Rebels aim to rebound, led by key returnee Ilias Kamardine and facing formidable opponents coached by Rick Barnes, Todd Golden and John Calipari.
The Southeastern Conference unveiled its full slate for the 2026‑27 season, confirming that Mississippi State and Ole Miss will meet twice during conference play and outlining each team’s home‑and‑home opponents, non‑conference games, and returning talent.

After a Sweet 16 run left only two veterans, Ole Miss is banking on Adam "Budd" Clark to fill the point‑guard void and spark a quick SEC turnaround.

After a Sweet 16 run left only two players, Ole Miss is reshaping its roster through the transfer portal, focusing on guard play and defensive intensity under Coach Chris Beard.
Coach Chris Beard is taking a measured approach to assembling Ole Miss’s 2026‑27 basketball roster, retaining key talent while carefully adding new pieces through the transfer portal and beyond.

Despite a 15‑20 record and a 4‑14 conference slate, the Rebels showed flashes of progress under Chris Beard, with key transfers and a promising 2026 class hinting at future breakthroughs.

Despite a standout season that included 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, Braden Huff was left off The Field of 68's top‑50 returning players list, raising questions about recognition of Gonzaga’s core.