Ole Miss Names Chris Beard’s Men’s Basketball Staff for 2026-27 Season

Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Chris Beard has announced his staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season, according to school officials.

The team welcomes Petar Aleksić, Josh Baskin, Austin Cox, Anthony Fobb and Noah Stansbury to the coaching staff. Brian Burg has been promoted to general manager, while Matt Eisele and Matthew Winsberg have been elevated to assistant coach roles.

Beard, in his fourth year at Ole Miss, retains assistant coaches Mark Adams and Al Pinkins. The coaching staff also includes John Reilly as strength and conditioning coach and Austin Cox as director of basketball operations. Baskin and Stansbury serve as director of basketball intelligence and director of player personnel, respectively.

The staff’s changes come as the Rebels prepare for their 2026-27 schedule, which was recently finalized. The team has also been active in recruiting and roster management, with several updates announced in recent weeks.

Additional staff members include graduate managers Easton Allen, DJ Courtney, Jackson Grimes, Marcanvis Hymon and Jensen Linton, the school said.

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