Miss Ole and men’s basketball coach Kermit Davis have agreed to split, according to the university.
“We thank Coach Davis for his dedication to the Ole Miss basketball program and our student-athletes,” athletic director Keith Carter said in a statement. “No one wants to bring the title home to Mississippi more than he does, and we appreciate the passion for that goal that he shares with our team on a daily basis. As he has done throughout. Throughout his career, Coach Davis has worked tirelessly to create winners, and we wish him, Betty and his family all the best for the future.”
Davis is nearing the end of his fifth season as the Rebels head coach. He had a successful first year in charge, leading Ole Miss to a 20-13 record and a spot in the NCAA Tournament in 2019.
However, the show has struggled since then, including this season. The Rebels are currently 10-18 and 2-13 on aggregate in the SEC match. The team has three games left this season.
“My family and I are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead the Ole Miss men’s basketball program for the past five years,” Davis said. “We appreciate Prime Minister Boyce, Keith Carter, the staff and players for their support and work ethic on behalf of our program, and I wish Ole Miss all the best in the future. future. Oxford is a special place to live and work.”
Assistant coach Win Case will serve as acting head coach for the remainder of the 2023 season. Case is in his fifth season as Ole Miss’s assistant after Davis appointed him to the team. employees in 2018.
“This team has been fighting hard all season and we hope that continues into these final games,” Carter said. “We appreciate Coach Case’s involvement at the time of the transition and he will have the full support of our leadership as we conclude this season.”
Carter announced that a nationwide search for the next rebel head coach was underway.
“As we’ve seen in the past, Ole Miss Basketball is competitive and championship-winning, and we’re determined to find the right leader to help us reach our greatest potential,” said Carter. me. “Over the past 15 years, we’ve invested in the sport as much as any school in the country. That commitment, the passion of Rebel Nation, and the opportunity to be part of a great university. This makes our head coach position a job that will attract top candidates.”
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