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The SEC had a historic 2024-25 year in men’s basketball, shattering the all-time record with 14 teams earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Chris Beard named Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year

The Jim Phelan Award is named in honor of the head coach who is best known for his 49-year career at Mount Saint Mary’s.

Among their 17-game streak outside the SEC are strong victories over eventual NCAA Final Four team NC State by 20 points.

The Belmont transfer was a third-team all-conference selection last year and was named to the MVC All-Newcomer team.

Photo: Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard (MSU Athletics photo) Oct 30, 2024- Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard garnered Preseason All-SEC Second Team

Ole Miss was ranked by the Coaches for six weeks, peaking at No. 19 in the nation to start the 2024 calendar year.

Rebels play at Memphis on Saturday.

The Rebels will play on national television a total of 25 times throughout the year.

Square Jam on the Oxford Square is Oct. 14.

After head coach Kermit Davis Jr. tested positive for COVID-19 last week, many worried about potential issues affecting the Rebels