Ole Miss extends contract of men’s hoops coach Kermit Davis
By Adam Spencer
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The Ole Miss Rebels just missed out on the NCAA Tournament last season. This year, they’ll have to rebuild without Devontae Shuler and Romello White around to lead the way.
But, the Ole Miss administration clearly likes what it has seen from coach Kermit Davis, as Davis was awarded a 4-year contract extension that will keep him in Oxford through 2025.
AD Keith Carter issued a statement praising the work Davis has done over the past 4 seasons with the Rebels:
“Starting with his first season when he was SEC Coach of the Year, Coach Davis has increased the expectations of Ole Miss Basketball,” said Carter. “He strives for excellence is all areas throughout his program, and his players and coaching staff are great representatives of Ole Miss on and off the court. Recruiting has never been better as he has signed some of the top prospects in school history. We’re excited to see the team continue to rise under his guidance, competing for SEC championships and making runs in the NCAA Tournament.”
Davis is also happy to be sticking around for a while longer. He said he’s excited to get to work with this year’s squad:
“Every morning I get up, I am so honored to be the basketball coach at Ole Miss,” said Davis. “Betty and I love everything connected to this great university and community. I’m very proud of what we are building here on and off the court, and I am extremely excited about this year’s team.”
Can Davis and the Rebels make a run at the NCAA Tournament this year? We’ll find out starting next week!
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
