Kennedy Announces 2006-07 Rebel Basketball Schedule
Coach Andy Kennedy's first season at Ole Miss will see the Rebels take on four of last year's NCAA Elite Eight teams, including two of the last three national champions as part of the 2006-07 basketball schedule, which was announced here Wednesday. (more) Former Rebel Justin Reed Re-Signs with T'Wolves
Former Ole Miss Rebel Justin Reed re-signed with the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, as announced Wednesday by Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 6.3 points (.425 FG%), 2.4 rebounds and 17.7 minutes for the Wolves in 40 contests (six starts) last season. (more) Rebel Basketball Family Loses Former Player Henry Jackson
Funeral arrangements have been set for former Ole Miss basketball player Henry Jackson, who lost his life Monday. A four-year letterwinner from 1975-76 to 1978-79, Jackson topped the Rebels in assists in each of his first three seasons. (more) Rebels Grab Florida Hoops Transfer David Huertas
Andy Kennedy's Ole Miss basketball team reinforced the future of its backcourt with championship experience Wednesday, announcing that David Huertas of the national-champion Florida Gators is transferring to join the Rebels. (more) Ole Miss Basketball Adds Signee Eniel Polynice
Ole Miss continues to bolster its 2006-07 basketball lineup, inking Eneil Polynice of Sarasota, Fla., to a national letter of intent on Monday as announced by Rebel head coach Andy Kennedy. The 6-foot-5, 180-pound guard from Booker High School will be eligible for the 2006-07 season as a freshman. (more) Todd Abernethy Travels Through Brazil on Sports Reach Team
Ole Miss Rebel Todd Abernethy recently joined a group of SEC basketball players to travel through Brazil in a Cultural Exchange Trip sponsored by Sports Reach ministries. The team turned in a 5-0 record on the court in addition to speaking at local schools and universities and sharing in worship services. (more) Rebel Hoops Legend Denver Brackeen Passes Away
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Ole Miss basketball great Denver Brackeen, who passed away Monday morning at his home in Union, Miss., at the age of 75. In 1955, Brackeen topped the SEC in scoring (27.2 ppg) in earning second team All-America and unanimous All-SEC honors. (more) Ole Miss Loses Former Basketball Player Cecil Dowell
Funeral arrangements have been set for former Ole Miss basketball player Cecil Dowell, who lost his life Saturday night in a tragic car accident near Como, Miss. Visitation will be Thursday at 6 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Millington, Tenn., and funeral services will be held Friday at noon at Oak Spring Baptist Church in Arlington, Tenn. (more) Rodney Jones Signs with Rebel Basketball
New head coach Andy Kennedy continues to strengthen his Ole Miss basketball team, inking Rodney Jones of Alexandria, La., to a national letter of intent on Thursday. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard from Peabody Magnet High School was the Louisiana 4A Player of the Year this season. (more) Ole Miss Basketball Inks Andy Ogide
Andy Kennedy's Ole Miss basketball team added a second signee Monday, inking forward Andy Ogide of Dallas, Ga., to a national letter of intent. The 6-foot-8, 215-pounder will be eligible for the 2006-07 season as a freshman. (more)
