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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Women’s Basketball to Compete in Cherokee Invitational
6/20/2025 | Women's Basketball
CHEROKEE, N.C. – The 2025-26 schedule continues to develop, as Ole Miss women's basketball announces it will participate in the 2025 Cherokee Invitational at the Harrah's Cherokee Casino on Dec. 21-22.
The other teams making the trip to Cherokee, N.C. to compete in the third annual invitational will be Michigan State, Indiana State and Old Dominion.
The television schedule, times and matchups will be announced at a later date.
Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin returns for her eighth season in Oxford after leading Ole Miss to its second Sweet 16 in three years. The Rebels bring back three players, including SEC All-Freshman Sira Thienou and key contributor Christeen Iwuala.
Joining the squad are nine newcomers, including eight transfers, as McPhee-McCuin secured the nation's No. 2 transfer portal class, according to ESPN. The group is headlined by four-time All-American Cotie McMahon, who ranked as the top transfer forward this offseason. Freshman Lauren Jacobs also joins the fold, earning recognition as the top 2025 recruit from South Carolina.
Season tickets for the 2025-26 campaign are on sale now. Click here to secure yours today or visit OleMissTix.com.
Want to stay up-to-date on the latest Ole Miss basketball news? Subscribe to The Sip, the official newsletter of the Rebels to have all the crucial content, stories, videos and more sent to your inbox.
Follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissWBB, Facebook at Ole Miss WBB and on Instagram at Ole MissWBB. You can also follow head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin on X at @YolettMcCuin.
The other teams making the trip to Cherokee, N.C. to compete in the third annual invitational will be Michigan State, Indiana State and Old Dominion.
The television schedule, times and matchups will be announced at a later date.
Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin returns for her eighth season in Oxford after leading Ole Miss to its second Sweet 16 in three years. The Rebels bring back three players, including SEC All-Freshman Sira Thienou and key contributor Christeen Iwuala.
Joining the squad are nine newcomers, including eight transfers, as McPhee-McCuin secured the nation's No. 2 transfer portal class, according to ESPN. The group is headlined by four-time All-American Cotie McMahon, who ranked as the top transfer forward this offseason. Freshman Lauren Jacobs also joins the fold, earning recognition as the top 2025 recruit from South Carolina.
Season tickets for the 2025-26 campaign are on sale now. Click here to secure yours today or visit OleMissTix.com.
Want to stay up-to-date on the latest Ole Miss basketball news? Subscribe to The Sip, the official newsletter of the Rebels to have all the crucial content, stories, videos and more sent to your inbox.
Follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissWBB, Facebook at Ole Miss WBB and on Instagram at Ole MissWBB. You can also follow head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin on X at @YolettMcCuin.
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