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The University of Mississippi Athletics
The Chris Beard Era: Year One
4/5/2024 | Men's Basketball
Excitement around Ole Miss men's basketball has reached new heights after year one with head coach Chris Beard at the helm. During the 2023-24 season, records were set across the board, from the stat sheet to the stands in the SJB Pavilion.
- One of only three teams in the nation to begin the year 13-0, tying the program record for longest win streak.
- Set a new season attendance record of 142,757, surpassing the previous mark by over 11,000.
- Saw an increase in student attendance by over 135% this past season.
- Shattered the SJB Pavilion attendance record on January 30, defeating Mississippi State 86-82 in front of 10,630 fans, the fifth-largest crowd to ever watch a college basketball game in the state of Mississippi.
- Set a new SJB Pavilion record with 12-straight victories.
- Doubled last year's win total at home at 14, the most in 11 seasons.
- Signed the second-highest recruit in school history (according to 247Sports) in McDonald's All-American forward John Bol.
- Had the second-largest increase in wins compared to last season in the SEC, posting 20 victories.
- Picked up wins over five eventual postseason teams during the regular season.
New season tickets for the 2024-25 Ole Miss basketball season are already on sale, and can be purchased by clicking here. Current season ticket holders can renew their tickets beginning July 1.
For the latest news and updates regarding Ole Miss Men's Basketball, follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissMBB, on Facebook at Ole Miss Men's Basketball and on Instagram at olemissmbb.
- One of only three teams in the nation to begin the year 13-0, tying the program record for longest win streak.
- Set a new season attendance record of 142,757, surpassing the previous mark by over 11,000.
- Saw an increase in student attendance by over 135% this past season.
- Shattered the SJB Pavilion attendance record on January 30, defeating Mississippi State 86-82 in front of 10,630 fans, the fifth-largest crowd to ever watch a college basketball game in the state of Mississippi.
- Set a new SJB Pavilion record with 12-straight victories.
- Doubled last year's win total at home at 14, the most in 11 seasons.
- Signed the second-highest recruit in school history (according to 247Sports) in McDonald's All-American forward John Bol.
- Had the second-largest increase in wins compared to last season in the SEC, posting 20 victories.
- Picked up wins over five eventual postseason teams during the regular season.
HOTTY TODDY
— Chris Beard (@CoachBeard) April 5, 2024
Great times ahead in Oxford. We are just getting started. #WinInTheSip#Culture pic.twitter.com/u8rRwmfkSC
New season tickets for the 2024-25 Ole Miss basketball season are already on sale, and can be purchased by clicking here. Current season ticket holders can renew their tickets beginning July 1.
For the latest news and updates regarding Ole Miss Men's Basketball, follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissMBB, on Facebook at Ole Miss Men's Basketball and on Instagram at olemissmbb.
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