Andy Kennedy’s Rebels are finally playing to the potential that has seemed to elude them all season. It was largely a season defined by inconsistency that came with the wins and losses en route to a 9-8 conference record. Ole Miss basketball was never really able to turn big-time scoring into big-time wins. Until now, that is.
Booted from the SEC Tournament by Arkansas and having any hopes of a bid to the NCAA Tournament dashed in the process, Ole Miss was forced to check its pride and compete in the National Invitation Tournament. What the tournament lacks in national recognition, it makes up for with underrated teams and intense matchups.