Joshua Clayton, Author at The Daily Mississippian

How Kermit Davis has adjusted offseason preparations amid the coronavirus

While the fallout from the coronavirus has forced every program to make drastic changes to their preparations for next season, Kermit Davis remains excited to keep his foot on the gas pedal

April 16, 2020

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What Dimencio Vaughn brings to Ole Miss basketball

Ole Miss head basketball coach Kermit Davis got a much-needed boost to his roster when graduate transfer Dimencio Vaughn announced his commitment on Sunday. “After much thought and consideration, I’ve decided to

April 6, 2020

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How additional eligibility for spring sports affects Ole Miss baseball

With the NCAA Division I Council voting on Monday to grant additional eligibility to student-athletes who play spring sports, head baseball coach Mike Bianco and his staff are exploring the effects on

April 1, 2020

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NCAA grants additional eligibility for spring sport student-athletes

The NCAA Division I Council voted on Monday to allow schools to provide spring sport student-athletes the opportunity for an extra season of eligibility. The vote allows schools to apply a one-year

March 30, 2020

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Jordan Ta’amu joins Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs

Former Ole Miss quarterback Jordan Ta’amu will get another shot in the NFL after a brief, but impressive stint in the XFL. Ta’amu signed a one-year deal with the defending Super Bowl

March 23, 2020

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The NCAA canceled winter and spring sports. Now what?

The NCAA announced in a statement on Thursday that all 2020 winter and spring championships were canceled because of concerns over COVID-19. The announcement officially ended several conference basketball tournaments, the men’s

March 16, 2020

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Is Coach Yo on the hot seat?

The Ole Miss women’s basketball team’s abysmal 2019-20 season came to an end with a 64-53 loss to Missouri in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The Rebels finished the season

March 4, 2020

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Ole Miss Athletics focused on updating facilities under Keith Carter

Ole Miss Athletics Director Keith Carter outlined his mission going forward in a letter to fans recounting his first 100 days in his position on Monday. In the letter, Carter said that

March 4, 2020

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Is Breein Tyree NBA ready?

Head coach Kermit Davis and the Ole Miss basketball team will host Missouri tonight for their last home game in the 2019-20 season, but with the possibility for postseason basketball gone, all

March 3, 2020

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Luis Rodriguez to have surgery on wrist Friday

For Ole Miss wing Luis Rodgriuez, the injuries seem to be stacking on top of each other. Head coach Kermit Davis said on Tuesday that the sophomore will need surgery on his

March 3, 2020

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