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Women’s Basketball in Paris: Exploring the City of Lights
11/2/2024 | Women's Basketball
PARIS – Kicking off the 2024-25 season in style, Ole Miss women’s basketball traveled overseas to Paris, France to participate in the 2024 Aflac Oui-Play against No. 3 USC on Monday, November 4. The highly anticipated top-25 matchup will air on ESPN at 11 a.m. CT from Adidas Arena.
Although the main focus for head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and her team is the season-opening game, the Rebels will have the opportunity to explore the city as OleMissSports.com gives an exclusive sneak peak into the Rebels’ trip.
DAY ONE – NOVEMBER 1
Arriving a little after noon in Central European Time, Ole Miss jumped right to work, completing a circuit workout in the hotel to boost some energy after a long flight. The Rebels were then able to begin their tourist adventures, visiting the iconic Eiffel Tower.
Players were given the opportunity to visit the top level of the Eiffel Tower, before joining the coaches and staff at the monument’s renowned restaurant, Madame Brasserie, for dinner. Ole Miss then returned to its hotel so that everyone could get some rest in preparation for their first full day in France.
Bonjour Paris ???? pic.twitter.com/AcdWfE01R6
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) November 2, 2024
DAY TWO – NOVEMBER 2
After watching some film to kick off the second day, the Rebels shared their love for the game by leading a youth basketball clinic at the Halle Georges Carpentier in partnership with USC. The Ole Miss student-athletes taught skills at three stations – dribbling, defense and layups – then created Rebel fans over 4,000 miles away from Oxford by handing out posters and stickers to the young girls in attendance.
Following the clinic, Ole Miss got in some practice before getting a free afternoon to explore Paris and all its’ exquisite attractions. Ole Miss capped off the day with a lot of JOY! as the Rebels were able to experience a Siene River Dinner Cruise at Bateaux-Mouches.
Sharing our love for the game at the Youth Basketball Clinic this morning ??@Ktoddwilli | @mariyah_noel pic.twitter.com/XVDsVuOCLy
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) November 2, 2024
Paris looks gooood on Team 50 ?? pic.twitter.com/mmt1Urc45n
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) November 2, 2024
DAY THREE – NOVEMBER 3
‘Twas the night before opening day and all of Ole Miss’ focus was on preparations to take down the Trojans. The day was filled with film and practice as the Rebels readied themselves for the first game of the 2024-25 campaign.
Oui Ready ???? pic.twitter.com/iUxl4GoK5y
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) November 3, 2024
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