Ole Miss has paused men’s basketball activities and cancelled their first four games due to COVID-19.
Head coach Kermit Davis tested positive for the virus last week. Now, due to positive tests and contact tracing, the team has been forced to shut down until December 7.
“Due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the Ole Miss men’s basketball program, the Justin Reed Ole Miss Classic [Nov. 25-27] and the matchup against Memphis (Dec. 5) have been canceled,” the school announced.
“Team activities have been suspended until December 7. The student-athletes and staff affected are taking appropriate safety measures in accordance with university protocol.”
That means Ole Miss’ games against Central Arkansas, Jackson State, Arkansas State and Memphis are canceled. The Rebels are now scheduled to open the season on Dec. 12 against UNC Wilmington.
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