Will Ole Miss Men’s Basketball Make the 2026 NCAA Tournament?

Mississippi head coach Chris Beard reacts to a foul called on his player during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt, Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026, in Oxford, Miss.
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Ole Miss won just four SEC games this season, finishing the league in 15th place. A week ago, no one was wondering about the Rebels’ NCAA Tournament fate.

But Ole Miss mounted a furious run through the SEC Tournament, reaching Saturday’s semifinals and racking up wins against Alabama, Georgia, and Texas. 

Ole Miss NCAA Tournament Resume

  • Ole Miss KenPom: 65
  • Ole Miss NET Ranking: 86
  • Ole Miss Strength of Record: 78
  • Ole Miss KPI: 94
  • Ole Miss BPI: 51
  • Ole Miss Quadrant 1 Record: 5-14

Ole Miss NCAA Tournament Prediction

Ole Miss will not make the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.

Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.