Andy Kennedy called his 2016-17 team one of the most unusual groups he’s ever had, but that’s not a bad thing. The Rebels are a unique group. Only six of the 12 scholarship players had been with the program previously, and only five have played in a game. Ole Miss boasts players from five different countries as well.
The number of newcomers would seem to hint at the Rebels’ youth, but that’s not necessarily the case either. Transfers Deandre Burnett and Cullen Neal are each 22 years old. The two, along with Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey and Rasheed Brooks, will provide a little bit of a different look for an Ole Miss back court looking to replace the likes of Stefan Moody.