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Ole Miss Basketball: Rebels Open Season Tonight With Ragin’ Cajuns

By Daniel Skipper

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 10: Andy Kennedy the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels gives instructions to his team in the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 10, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 10: Andy Kennedy the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels gives instructions to his team in the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 10, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Ole Miss basketball, coming off a decisive exhibition game against North Alabama, opens their season with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns tonight in The Pavilion!

Basketball season always seems to start with an exhibition and Ole Miss basketball had no real problems in their’s this past weekend. They throttled North Alabama to the tune of 94-53. Now they open their season with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns on the eve of the football game between the two schools.

After the football season and it’s worries its easy to see why some die-hard Ole Miss fans are ready for basketball season and anxious to move past this fall. Head coach Andy Kennedy feels this could be one of his better teams across the board and we are all ready to see Ole Miss hoops in action.

What We Want To See!

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Ole Miss basketball fans are ready to see the freshman Devontae Shuler. Shuler went for 18 points against North Alabama and was 4 of 9 from 3-point range. This is clearly one of the better outside shooters Kennedy has ever coached.

Of course, many of us who are Ole Miss basketball fans are excited to see the return of Breein Tyree. Tyree was limited to only 4 points in the exhibition however he stands to be simply electric this season.

Ole Miss basketball fans are anxious to see just how well Shuler progresses in a back-court full of talent. As of today, University of Memphis transfer Markell Crawford was cleared to play. This is exciting news for a Ole Miss basketball team already top-heavy with great talent.

In addition to Shuler, Tyree and Crawford there is also Deandre Burnett and Terrence Davis. When we say this is a loaded and talented backcourt we aren’t joking.

In addition to the talented back-court play there are several big men who we want to see tonight. The 7′ center Dominik Olejniczak will be a dominant force underneath while Kennedy also has other big men who are expected to contribute greatly. Seniors Marcanvis Hymon and Justas Furmanavicius not only provide quickness underneath but also provide AK with experience.

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The match-up between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will tip-off at 7pm CT from The Pavilion in Oxford. The game will be televised on SECN+. Hotty Toddy!

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