27-06-2025
Ole Miss Basketball Makes 2025-26 Announcement
Ole Miss Basketball Makes 2025-26 Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Coming off a thrilling Sweet 16 run last season, the Ole Miss Rebels have officially announced their roster for the 2025-2026 season.
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The Rebels' squad will showcase a blend of four returning players, eight transfers and four talented freshmen.
Two of the Rebels return to the court with unique routes. Zach Day, who was signed as a true freshman the previous season, took a redshirt to focus on development and adjust to the college level.
Max Smith, a senior guard, returns after missing all of last season due to injury, despite turning heads with a promising preseason camp.
Ole Miss Basketball head coach Chris Davis-Imagn Images
Forward Malik Dia will be returning as well. He was one of the Rebels' most consistent contributors last season. Dia averaged 10.8 points in just 20.8 minutes per game across all 36 games, as well as being the team's glass cleaner, posting a team-high 5.7 rebounds per game.
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This year's transfer class consists of eight players, including proven scorers, versatile defenders and experienced big men highlighted by Corey Chest, AJ Story and Kezza Giffa.
Ole Miss made a major splash on the recruiting class, landing three ESPN Top 100 players: forward Niko Bundle, forward Tylis Jordan and guard Patton Pinkins, indicating a clear investment in the program's future.
After coming up just short in a 73-70 Sweet 16 loss to Michigan State, third-year head coach Chris Beard enters the new season with a reloaded roster and unfinished business.
Even with key departures like John Bol, TJ Caldwell and Robert Cowherd, the Rebels' revamped roster has all the tools necessary to make a return trip to March Madness.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
