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Ole Miss Basketball Hosts “Party in the Pavilion” to Kick Off 2024-25 Seasons
10/22/2024 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Athletics
The nationally-ranked Ole Miss men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted a celebration to prepare for the upcoming season on Tuesday night in the SJB Pavilion, in their first-ever “Party in the Pavilion.”
After the 50th-annual women’s basketball roster was introduced to all in attendance, head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin took the microphone to speak to the crowd about their 20th-ranked Rebels.
We see youuuu @mariyah_noel ?? pic.twitter.com/Rh3M3DfZkZ
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) October 23, 2024
Next up was the 2024-25 men’s basketball team under second-year head coach Chris Beard, who spoke to the fans in attendance leading up to their exhibition on Sunday at 11 a.m. with Illinois.
Welcome to the Party @JohnBol_7 ?? pic.twitter.com/JUZkdiFVm3
— Ole Miss Men’s Basketball (@OleMissMBB) October 23, 2024
Two pairs of students were then paired up with John Bol and Cam Brent of the men’s team and Starr Jacobs and Christeen Iwuala of the women’s team. The winning students earned a VIP package for Saturday’s football game against Oklahoma.
We always bring the PARTY ?? pic.twitter.com/uyFdGKE5yL
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) October 23, 2024
A group of students were then brought down to the court for half-court shot contest, where the winner earned free Buffalo Wild Wings for a year.
Cash ??@kingdavon0 x #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/G49jvEwx9Q
— Ole Miss Men’s Basketball (@OleMissMBB) October 23, 2024
More games concluded the evening festivities including a three-point contest won by women’s guard KK Deans.
Y'all heard 'em...
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) October 23, 2024
MONDAY. 6:30 PM. BE THERE.@Ktoddwilli | @JAdoreYoung1 | @malikkdia pic.twitter.com/llPXgTAdFs
