The announcement of Kermit Davis’ hiring as head coach of the Ole Miss basketball team brings a promising new look to the program.
Davis, who was previously the head coach at Middle Tennessee State, is best known for his 2016 trip to the NCAA Tournament, during which the Blue Raiders shocked the nation by upsetting No. 2 seed Michigan State 90-81 as a No. 15 seed. However, his success extends beyond that year. Davis-led Middle Tennessee teams also made NCAA Tournament appearances in 2013 and in 2017 when they pulled another upset over No. 5 seed Minnesota.
Tournament success aside, Davis’ coaching style and demeanor are an excellent fit for Ole Miss.