Ole Miss signs 2027 guard Paxton Ivy

Ole Miss announced Thursday that Paxton Ivy has signed with its men’s basketball program as part of the 2027 recruiting class. Coach Chris Beard welcomed the shooting guard during the national signing period.

Ivy is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He is from Rockwall-Heath High School in Rockwall, Texas, and was the first commitment in Ole Miss’ 2027 class.

Ivy spent his first two high school seasons at Rockwall-Heath, then attended Lawrence Academy in Massachusetts for his junior year before returning to Rockwall-Heath for his senior season. At Lawrence Academy, he averaged 13.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists and shot 37% from 3-point range. He also earned all-district honors during his first stint at Rockwall-Heath.

Ole Miss general manager Brian Burg described Ivy as one of the top shooters in the 2027 class from Texas and praised his work ethic and competitive approach. Ivy said he chose Ole Miss because he believed in the coaching staff, the program’s winning culture and its vision.

Ole Miss is scheduled to host Nicholls on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Central time at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion. The game is scheduled to air on SECN+ and the Ole Miss Radio Network.

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