2007–08 Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 January 2025 Basketball 2007-08 Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss Rebels logo.svg 200 "Ole Miss" written in red cursive script with a navy outline Southeastern Conference West SEC 24–11 7–9 Andy Kennedy Mike White Owen Miller Torrey Ward Tad Smith Coliseum NIT Semifinals San Juan Shootout Champions The 2007–08 Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team represented the University of Mississippi during the 2007–08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by head coach Andy Kennedy in his second season, the Rebels competed at the Tad Smith Coliseum and were members of the West division of the Southeastern Conference. The Rebels started their season 13–0, including a win against No. 15 Clemson in the San Juan Shootout, a midseason tournament won by Ole Miss. Following the win, the Rebels were ranked for the first time since their 2000–01 season, reaching a peak of No. 16 in the AP poll. A 7–9 conference record and 21–9 overall record during the regular season would rank the team third in the West division of the SEC, pitting the Rebels against Georgia in the first round of the SEC tournament, which the Rebels lost in overtime, 95–97. For the second year in a row, the Rebels were invited to the 2008 National Invitation Tournament, where they defeated UC Santa Barbara in the first round, Nebraska in the second, and the one-seed Virginia Tech in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals at Madison Square Garden, where the Rebels lost to eventual tournament champions Ohio State. The Rebels finished their season with a total record of 24–11. Preseason thumb|left|alt=Coach Andy Kennedy at a press conference|Coach Andy Kennedy came off a 2006-07 campaign in which he won SEC Coach of the Year honors. During the 2006–07 season, the Rebels were led by first-year head coach Andy Kennedy to a 21–13 record and 8–8 conference record, finishing with a co-West division regular season title with in-state rivals Mississippi State. In the conference tournament, the Rebels advanced to the semifinals before falling to eventual victors Florida,2007 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=9954 Southeastern Conference January 31, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20080318135147/http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=9954 dead March 18, 2008 who would then go on to win the national tournament. The Rebels also participated in that year's National Invitation Tournament, defeating Appalachian State in their first postseason victory since 2001Ole Miss 73, Appalachian St. 59 Sandusky Register March 15, 2007 before falling in the second round to Clemson.Booker, Hammonds Lead Clemson Rout Over Ole Miss, 89-68, in NIT Second Round https://clemsontigers.com/booker-hammonds-lead-clemson-rout-over-ole-miss-89-68-in-nit-second-round/ February 21, 2025 Clemson Tigers Clemson University March 19, 2007 The Rebels' 21 wins marked the most since their 2000–01 season, and the most ever by a debut coach at Ole Miss. With this performance, Kennedy was named the 2007 SEC Coach of the Year by the Associated Press.Akins Noal Gadd Jack McBride Warner Reynolds Thomas House Concurrent Resolution 118 (As Adopted by House) https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2007/html/HC/HC0118PS.htm Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System Mississippi Legislature February 13, 2025 After sitting out for the 2006–07 season due to NCAA transfer rules, former Florida shooting guard David Huertas became eligible to compete for the 2007–08 Rebels. On April 17, 2007, it was announced that sophomore forward Trey Hampton, sophomore center Xavier Hansbro, and freshman forward Andy Ogide would not be returning to the program.Kennedy's Rebels Add Two in Late Signing Period https://olemisssports.com/news/2007/4/17/Kennedy_s_Rebels_Add_Two_in_Late_Signing_Period February 7, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi April 17, 2007 In the 2007-08 SEC Media Preseason Poll, consisting of a panel of SEC and national media members, Ole Miss was predicted to finish last in the Western Division.Media Tabs Vols As 2008 SEC Men's Basketball Champion https://utsports.com/news/2007/10/23/media_tabs_vols_as_2008_sec_men_s_basketball_champion.aspx February 7, 2025 UTSports University of Tennessee October 23, 2007 Senior Dwayne Curtis was projected to finish as a second-team All-SEC player.Two Cats named All-SEC https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-curtis-named-pre/170386047/ April 15, 2025 Lexington Herald-Leader November 1, 2007 Newspapers.com Recruiting thumb|150px|alt=Chris Warren on the basketball court as a member of JSF Nanterre|Point guard Chris Warren was part of the incoming recruiting class. The Rebels signed three recruits during the November signing period, including Zach Graham, a 6-foot-5 small forward out of Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia, where he earned All-State honors during his senior season. Rivals.com ranked him as the number 29 small forwardRebel Basketball Lands Three in Early Signing Period https://olemisssports.com/news/2006/11/15/Rebel_Basketball_Lands_Three_in_Early_Signing_Period February 13, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi November 15, 2006 and number 137 overall player in the nation.Rivals150 2007 Prospect Rankings https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals150/2007?position=ALL%20POSITIONS Rivals February 13, 2025 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20240622215902/https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals150/2007?position=ALL%20POSITIONS June 22, 2024 Also a star quarterback, Graham decided to pursue college basketball following his participation at a skills camp.Swartz Mike Zach Graham's Choice Pays Off https://olemisssports.com/news/2010/12/3/Zach_Graham_s_Choice_Pays_Off February 13, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi December 3, 2010 Also signed was Kevin Cantinol, a 6-foot-8 center out of Clearwater, Florida, though originally from Martinique. Despite having played organized basketball for only three years, Cantinol received All-Conference honors while playing for Calvary Christian High School. The last signing of the year was Chris Warren, a 5-foot-11 point guard out of Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida. Warren earned All-State honors as a junior and was ranked the number 20 point guard in the nation by Scout.com. Warren chose Ole Miss over Old Dominion and VCU.Collings Buddy DP basketball star picks Ole Miss on Signing Day https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2006/11/09/dp-basketball-star-picks-ole-miss-on-signing-day/ February 13, 2025 Orlando Sentinel November 9, 2006 During the later signing period, the Rebels signed 6-foot-2 shooting guard Trevor Gaskins. Out of Chattahoochee High School in Alpharetta, Georgia, Gaskins was ranked as a three-star recruit and the number 18 recruit in the state by Rivals.com. Gaskins chose Ole Miss over Tennessee and Florida State.Meyer Jerry Ole Miss adds 2007 prospect https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/ole-miss-adds-2007-prospect February 13, 2025 Rivals Network Hoops Hub Rivals January 12, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20250213073151/https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/ole-miss-adds-2007-prospect February 13, 2025 Also signed was 6-foot-7 small forward Wesley Jones out of Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi. Jones, one of the top junior college recruits in the country, received All-America second-team honors during his sophomore campaign. The Rebels also picked up 6-foot-5 shooting guard Terrence Watson out of Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. Watson earned All-America honors after leading Mott to a National Junior College Athletic Association national championship.Ole Miss Picks Up Michigan JUCO Forward https://olemisssports.com/news/2007/5/8/Ole_Miss_Picks_Up_Michigan_JUCO_Forward February 13, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi May 8, 2007 Watson picked Ole Miss over Charlotte, Houston, Detroit Mercy, Western Michigan, Marshall, and UAB.Field Jared Mott's Terrence Watson moving down to Delta https://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2007/05/motts_watson_moving_down_to_delta.html February 13, 2025 The Flint Journal MLive May 9, 2007 The Rebels' final signing was that of Malcolm White, a 6-foot-9 power forward out of Genesis One Christian School in Mendenhall, Mississippi. Choosing Ole Miss over offers from Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida State, and USC,Ole Miss Adds Heralded Hoops Recruit https://olemisssports.com/news/2007/7/23/Ole_Miss_Adds_Heralded_Hoops_Recruit February 13, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi July 23, 2007 February 13, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250213073150/https://olemisssports.com/news/2007/7/23/Ole_Miss_Adds_Heralded_Hoops_Recruit live White was a four-star recruit according to Rivals.com, who also ranked him as the number 86 player in the country, making White the highest-rated recruit in Ole Miss' incoming class. no no 2007 Zach Graham SF Lawrenceville, Georgia Peachtree Ridge High School (Georgia) 6 5 200 September 3, 2006 3 93 Kevin Cantinol C Marianna, Florida Clearwater High School (Florida) 6 8 215 October 18, 2006 2 NR Chris Warren PG Orlando, Florida Dr. Phillips High School (Florida) 5 11 165 November 9, 2006 3 91 Trevor Gaskins SG Alpharetta, Georgia Chattahoochee High School (Georgia) 6 2 197.5 January 13, 2007 3 70 Wesley Jones SF Poplarville, Mississippi Pearl River Community College (Mississippi) 6 7 205 March 7, 2007 2 JC Malcolm White PF Baton Rouge, Louisiana Genesis One Christian School (Mississippi) 6 8.5 217.5 March 25, 2007 4 NR Terrence Watson SG Detroit, Michigan Mott Community College (Michigan) 6 5 213.5 May 9, 2007 3 JC 2007 Ole Miss 2007 Basketball Commitments ESPN olemiss 145 February 3, 2025 yes Roster 2007 Ole Miss Rebels y Jermey Parnell y 0 F 6 9 242 SR Gosnell, Arkansas Rodney Jones 1 G 6 4 190 SO Alexandria, Louisiana Brian Smith 3 G 5 11 180 SR Lexington, Kentucky Will Poole 5 G 6 3 195 FR Batesville, Mississippi Terrence Watson y 10 F 6 5 211 JR Detroit, Michigan Chris Warren y Chris Warren (basketball, born 1988) 12 G 5 10 168 FR Orlando, Florida Eniel Polynice y 14 G 6 5 220 SO Sarasota, Florida Wesley Jones 20 F 6 7 210 SO Beatrice, Alabama Malcolm White 21 F 6 9 220 FR Baton Rouge, Louisiana Patrick Spach 22 G 6 1 165 JR Memphis, Tennessee Trevor Gaskins y 23 G 6 2 215 FR Alpharetta, Georgia Ryan Brown 25 G 6 1 208 JR Texarkana, Texas Zach Graham y 32 G 6 6 218 FR Suwanee, Georgia David Huertas y 33 G 6 5 200 SO Humacao, Puerto Rico Dwayne Curtis 44 C 6 9 262 SR Chicago, Illinois Kenny Williams 50 F 6 8 240 SR Miami, Florida Andy Kennedy (UAB) Mike White (Ole Miss) Owen Miller (Mississippi College) Torrey Ward (UAB) https://olemisssports.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2007-08 April 27, 2026 Season thumb|alt=Exterior shot of the Tad Smith Coliseum|The Rebels played their home games at the Tad Smith Coliseum. The Rebels began their season on November 2 with an exhibition game against Division II Delta State, who they soundly defeated 110–65.Ole Miss Pounds Delta State 110-65 In Exhibition https://olemisssports.com/news/2007/11/2/Ole_Miss_Pounds_Delta_State_110_65_In_Exhibition February 17, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi November 2, 2007 Non-conference slate On November 10, the Rebels hosted Mississippi Valley State for their season opener. They defeated the Delta Devils comfortably, 97–63. In his debut, freshman Trevor Gaskins scored seven three-pointers, one shy of the school record set by Keith Carter.Freshman gunner leads Rebels to win https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-ole-miss-beats-mvs/169495655/ April 3, 2025 The Commercial Appeal Associated Press November 11, 2007 Newspapers.com Three days later, the Rebels hosted South Alabama. Despite holding a 22-point lead in the first half, the Jaguars of South Alabama nearly came back, however, Ole Miss, largely led by Eniel Polynice's 28-point performance, held them off, winning 81–78.Brandt David Rebs blow huge lead, but survive https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-um-beats-south-alabama-20/169495921/ April 3, 2025 The Clarion-Ledger November 14, 2007 Newspapers.com Ole Miss continued with a string of dominant home victories, with a 108–70 win against Lamar on November 16,Ole Miss cruises by Lamar https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orange-leader-ole-miss-defeats-lamar/169496184/ April 3, 2025 The Orange Leader Associated Press November 17, 2007 Newspapers.com a 94–70 win against Louisiana–Monroe on November 24,Warhawks turn over win to Mississippi https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-star-um-beats-ulm-2007/169496378/ April 3, 2025 The News-Star November 25, 2007 Newspapers.com and a 102–76 win against Troy on November 27.Brandt David Kennedy's wrath motivates Rebels https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-ole-miss-troy-2007/169494888/ April 3, 2025 The Clarion-Ledger November 28, 2007 Newspapers.com Following the 85–77 win against also-unbeaten New Mexico on December 1, the Rebels were off to their first 6–0 start since the 2000–01 season, which started 11–0.Rebels stay undefeated with 85-77 win https://www.newspapers.com/article/hattiesburg-american-rebels-beat-unm-200/169495157/ April 3, 2025 Hattiesburg American December 2, 2007 Newspapers.com On December 8, the Rebels took to the road for the first time, traveling to the newly constructed UCF Arena in Orlando, Florida, to take on UCF. The Rebels held the lead the entire game, giving the Knights their first loss in their new arena.Hightower Kyle UCF cannot catch Ole Miss https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-um-beats-ucf-2007/169497155/ April 3, 2025 The Orlando Sentinel December 9, 2007 Newspapers.com Ole Miss then traveled to the state capital, Jackson, on December 13 for the first time since 1989 to play Winthrop at the Mississippi Coliseum, where they defeated the Eagles by a score of 76–71 after trailing by as much as 7 in the second half.Brandt David Ole Miss: Huertas sinks critical treys https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-um-beats-winthrop-2007/169497517/ April 3, 2025 The Clarion-Ledger December 14, 2007 Newspapers.com San Juan Shootout The Rebels traveled to the Mario Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, for the 2007 San Juan Shootout. Their first game was on December 20 against DePaul. Despite trailing 31–27 in the first half, the Rebels prevailed, 69–63, in a game that saw 11 lead changes between the two teams. Ole Miss held the Blue Demons to only six field goals in the second half, with none scored in the final nine minutes.Defense helps Rebs remain unbeaten https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-um-beats-depaul-2007/169498389/ April 3, 2025 The Clarion-Ledger December 21, 2007 Newspapers.com The following day, Ole Miss defeated La Salle by a score of 84–77, despite blowing a 42–29 halftime lead and allowing the Explorers to take the lead several times in the second half.Ole Miss stops La Salle https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer-um-beats-la-salle-2007/169498600/ April 3, 2025 Ledger-Enquirer Associated Press December 22, 2007 Newspapers.com In the final, the Rebels took on their first ranked opponent of the season, No. 15 Clemson, who were also unbeaten up to this point. The Rebels started the game with an 8-2 scoring run en route to a 48–40 halftime lead. Clemson, however, took the lead, 54–53, with 13 minutes left in the second half. An 8-point unanswered scoring run by Ole Miss would reclaim them the lead, 80–78, with under three minutes to go. They wouldn't relinquish it and won the game by a score of 85–83, marking Ole Miss' eleventh straight victory and starting the season 11-0 for only the third time in the program's history.The Associated Press Ole Miss wins San Juan Shootout https://accesswdun.com/article/2007/12/205142 February 17, 2025 AccessWDUN Jacobs Media Corporation December 23, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20250225121010/https://accesswdun.com/article/2007/12/205142 February 25, 2025 Following their Puerto Rico tour, now-ranked Ole Miss traveled to the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi on December 28, to take on Southern Miss. They soundly defeated the Golden Eagles, 78–58, and became the first Rebels team to start a season 12–0 and tied the record for longest winning streak, previously set by the 1926 team.Brandt David Rebels pull away at end https://www.newspapers.com/article/hattiesburg-american-um-beats-usm-2007/169499045/ April 3, 2025 Hattiesburg American December 29, 2007 Newspapers.com For their final game before SEC conference play and their first game of the new year, Ole Miss hosted Alabama A&M on January 2. The Rebels thoroughly defeated the Bulldogs, 87–50, to break the record for longest win streak in Rebel basketball history.Ole Miss wins 13th straight https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-um-beats-alabama-am-2008/169499246/ April 3, 2025 The Tennessean January 3, 2008 Newspapers.com Early conference matchups Now one of the NCAA's last six undefeated teams, Ole Miss traveled to the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 9, to take on No. 8 Tennessee. Down by 12 with eleven minutes left in the second half, the Rebels took an 83–79 lead late in the game. The Volunteers came back and tied it at 83. With 4.2 seconds left in the game, Tyler Smith hit a lay-up to give Tennessee the 85–83 victory and hand Ole Miss their first loss.Rebs lose first of season https://www.newspapers.com/article/enterprise-journal-um-loses-to-ut-1908/170383568/ April 15, 2025 Enterprise-Journal Associated Press January 10, 2008 Newspapers.com The Rebels bounced back after this loss, defeating LSU 74–71 on January 12,Brandt David Rebels survive, barely https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-um-beats-lsu-11208/170384018/ April 15, 2025 The Clarion-Ledger January 13, 2008 Newspapers.com and Florida 89–87 on January 16, their first win against the Gators since 2002.Florida falls at Mississippi https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-press-um-beats-florida-1162008/170384340/ April 15, 2025 The News-Press Associated Press January 17, 2008 Newspapers.com The Rebels then embarked on a two-game road trip, first against Auburn at the Beard–Eaves–Memorial Coliseum in Auburn, Alabama on January 19. After a neck-and-neck game, the Rebels lost to the Tigers, 80–77.Mickle Collin Heating Up https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-opelika-auburn-news-um-loses-to-au-1/170384622/ April 15, 2025 Opelika-Auburn News January 20, 2008 Newspapers.com Seven days later, the Rebels traveled to in-state rivals Mississippi State at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville. The Bulldogs dominated the Rebels, winning by a score of 88–68.Brandt David Rebs get run out of Hump https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-um-loses-to-msu-12608/170384881/ April 15, 2025 The Clarion-Ledger January 27, 2008 Newspapers.com The Rebels returned to Oxford and faced No. 19 Vanderbilt on January 30, defeating the slumping Commodores with a commanding 74–58 victory.Talbott Chris Vandy's road woes continue https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-journal-um-beats-vandy-1/170385140/ April 15, 2025 The Daily News Journal Associated Press January 31, 2008 Newspapers.com Three days later, the Rebels hosted South Carolina. Ole Miss trailed for most of the game, but took a 77–75 lead late in the second half. The Gamecocks tied it 77-77, before Gamecock forward Dominique Archie scored the game-winning three-pointer with 5.9 seconds left, giving South Carolina the 80–77 upset.USC wins on road at Ole Miss https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-island-packet-usc-beats-um-2208/170385507/ April 15, 2025 The Island Packet Associated Press February 3, 2008 Newspapers.com The woes continued for Ole Miss after travelling to Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas on February 9, to take on Arkansas. The Rebels nearly came back from their early 14-point deficit, but were ultimately defeated 75–69.Hogs hammer Rebs https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-picayune-item-ark-beats-um-2908/170385737/ April 15, 2025 Picayune Item Associated Press February 10, 2008 Newspapers.com Later conference matchups Two days removed from their loss at Arkansas, Ole Miss hosted Presbyterian in their final non-conference game of the year. The Rebels won convincingly by a score of 66–55, making Ole Miss undefeated in the regular season against their non-conference opponents.Rebels hold off Blue Hose; Mountaineers rip Terriers https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-um-beats-presbyteria/170386754/ April 15, 2025 The Greenville News February 12, 2008 Newspapers.com Two days later, the Rebels traveled to the Coleman Coliseum to take on Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The Rebels were shut down on the court, trailing by as much as 14 as the Crimson Tide won 76–67.Bama beats Ole Miss https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-ua-beats-um-213/170386921/ April 15, 2025 Selma Times-Journal Associated Press February 14, 2008 Newspapers.com On February 16, Ole Miss hosted Auburn for their second match-up of the season. Despite leading 43–42 at half-time, the Rebels lost 90–78, giving Auburn the season sweep.Hot-shooting Tigers knock off Ole Miss https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-opelika-auburn-news-um-loses-to-au-2/170387184/ April 15, 2025 Opelika-Auburn News Associated Press February 17, 2008 Newspapers.com However, their fortunes changed four days later when they faced off against Mississippi State at home, defeating the Bulldogs 74–63 to split the season series against them.Talbott Chris Ole Miss turns up defense, drops State, 74-63 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-mississippi-press-um-beats-msu-220/170387423/ April 15, 2025 The Mississippi Press Associated Press February 21, 2008 Newspapers.com Despite this victory, Ole Miss dropped their next two: losing 69–49 against LSU on February 23 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge to split the season series,Guilbeau Glenn Tigers dismiss Ole Miss https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-lsu-beats-um-2230/170387702/ April 15, 2025 The Daily Advertiser February 24, 2008 Newspapers.com then dropping another four days later against Kentucky at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, by a score of 58–54.Tipton Jerry No dagger, more stagger https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-uk-beats-um-227/170388019/ April 15, 2025 Lexington Herald-Leader February 28, 2008 Newspapers.com For their final homestand, Ole Miss hosted Alabama on March 1, narrowly defeating the Tide 91–88 after a missed Crimson Tide three-pointer. The game ended with 2.5 seconds left on the clock, with the referees claiming a timing error had occurred. With the win, the Rebels ended up splitting the season series.Estes Gentry Ole Miss beats Alabama at the proverbial buzzer https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-register-um-beats-ua-3108/170388303/ April 15, 2025 Press-Register March 2, 2008 Newspapers.com Three days later, they hosted Arkansas, defeating the Razorbacks 81–72, splitting that season series as well.Rebels making push for tourney https://www.newspapers.com/article/enterprise-journal-um-beats-ark-31408/170388695/ April 15, 2025 Enterprise-Journal Associated Press March 5, 2008 Newspapers.com For their final regular season game, the Rebels traveled to Stegeman Coliseum to take on Georgia in Athens on March 8. With their 76–62 victory, the Rebels won their first and only road conference victory of the season.Kendall Josh Emotion can't carry Bulldogs https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-um-beats-uga-3808/170389074/ April 15, 2025 The Macon Telegraph March 9, 2008 Newspapers.com Postseason SEC conference tournament thumb|alt=Exterior shot of the Georgia Dome|The 2008 SEC tournament was held at the Georgia Dome. The Rebels entered the 2008 SEC men's basketball tournament with a 21–9 record, good for the third seed in the western division. This placed them against the eastern division's sixth-seed, Georgia, in the first round. Five days prior, the Rebels had soundly defeated the Bulldogs by 14 points, however, this postseason matchup was much more competitive. Trailing 81–84 in the second half, Rebels guard David Huertas made three free throws to send the game into overtime. With five seconds left in overtime, guard Chris Warren also sank three free throws to tie the game at 95 apiece. However, with just 0.4 seconds left on the clock, Georgia center Dave Bliss made a 10-foot jumper, advancing Georgia to the second round.2008 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament - Day One http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=3&url_article_id=10666&change_well_id=2 February 7, 2025 SEC Sports Southeastern Conference March 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080318170620/http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=3&url_article_id=10666&change_well_id=2#4 dead March 18, 2008 The Bulldogs eventually won the tournament, securing a bid to the 2008 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.2008 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=9959 SEC Sports Southeastern Conference February 7, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20080320102244/http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=9959 dead March 20, 2008 National Invitation Tournament thumb|left|alt=Exterior shot of Madison Square Garden|The semifinals and finals of the NIT were held at Madison Square Garden. After not receiving a bid to the 2008 NCAA tournament, the Rebels accepted a bid to participate in the 2008 National Invitation Tournament, where they would play as a second seed.Bean Myra MSU, Valley head to NCAA tourney; Ole Miss hosts NIT https://www.panolian.com/2008/03/18/ncaa-tournament/ February 11, 2025 The Panolian March 18, 2008 On March 19, in the first round of the tournament, Ole Miss defeated visiting UC Santa Barbara, 83–68, coming back from a 6–17 deficit early in the first half.UCSB falls in NIT's first round https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-um-beats-ucsb-2008/170389450/ April 15, 2025 The Sacramento Bee Associated Press March 20, 2008 Newspapers.com The Rebels' second round matchup pitted them against third-seeded Nebraska. While Nebraska trailed for most of regulation, they tied up the game at 70 with 39 seconds left, bringing the game to overtime. The Rebels commanded the overtime period, however, with Zach Graham scoring 10 points as they defeated the Huskers, 85–75.Barfknecht Lee Slow start dooms NU's shot at upset https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-um-beats-neb-2008/170389739/ April 15, 2025 Omaha World-Herald March 25, 2008 Newspapers.com Following the win, the Rebels traveled to Blacksburg, Virginia, for a quarterfinal matchup against the one-seed, Virginia Tech. With 10:49 left in the second half, the Rebels led 51–49 before a 9–0 scoring run in the following two minutes. Following that, the lead never got below seven points, and the Rebels finished with the upset win, defeating the Hokies, 81–72, led in large part by Chris Warren's 22-point performance.Berman Mark Sudden stop https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-um-beats-vt-2008/170390116/ April 15, 2025 The Roanoke Times March 27, 2008 Newspapers.com This win, the 24th of the season, made the 2007–08 season the second-winningest in program history. Following their victory in Blacksburg, the Rebels traveled to Madison Square Garden in New York City for their semifinal matchup against Ohio State. The team struggled in the first half of the game, trailing by a deficit of 24 at halftime. While in the second half the Rebels narrowed the gap, the closest the Rebels ever got to reclaiming the lead was when they trailed 68–75 with 1:32 remaining in the second half. The game ended 81–69, with Ohio State eventually winning the tournament.NIT semifinals: Massachusetts defeats Florida; Ohio State beats Mississippi 81-69 https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/02/sports/02iht-collbasketnit2.11627146.html February 12, 2025 The New York Times April 2, 2008 Schedule yes |- !colspan=9 style=Ole Miss Rebels| Exhibition November 2 7:00pm w yes Delta State Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 110–65 – |- !colspan=9 style=Ole Miss Rebels| Regular Season November 10 2:00pm w yes Mississippi Valley State Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 97–63 1–0 5,833 November 13 7:00pm w yes South Alabama Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 81–78 2–0 5,737 November 16 7:00pm w yes Lamar Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 108–70 3–0 6,864 November 24 2:00pm w yes Louisiana–Monroe Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 94–70 4–0 5,843 November 27 7:00pm w yes Troy Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 102–76 5–0 5,949 December 1 1:00pm w yes New Mexico Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 85–77 6–0 6,731 December 8 7:00pm w yes yes UCF UCF Arena Orlando, Florida CSS 76–67 7–0 5,574 December 13 7:00pm w yes yes Winthrop Mississippi Coliseum Jackson, Mississippi CSS 76–71 8–0 4,413 December 20 6:30pm w yes yes DePaul Mario Morales Coliseum San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan Shootout 69–63 9–0 207 December 21 6:30pm w yes yes La Salle Mario Morales Coliseum San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan Shootout 84–77 10–0 205 December 22 6:30pm w yes yes Clemson 15 Mario Morales Coliseum San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan Shootout 85–82 11–0 324 December 28 7:00pm w yes yes 22 Southern Miss DeSoto Civic Center Southaven, Mississippi 78–58 12–0 7,200 January 2 7:00pm w yes 18 Alabama A&M Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 86–50 13–0 6,645 January 9 7:00pm l yes 16 Tennessee 8 Food City Center Knoxville, Tennessee Raycom 83–85 13–1 21,846 January 12 5:00pm w 16 LSU Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi FSN South 74–71 14–1 9,328 January 16 7:00pm w 18 Florida Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi Raycom 89–87 15–1 9,304 January 19 4:00pm l yes 18 Auburn Beard–Eaves–Memorial Coliseum Auburn, Alabama FSN South 77–80 15–2 6,058 January 26 4:00pm l yes 17 Mississippi State Humphrey Coliseum Starkville, Mississippi FSN South 68–88 15–3 9,905 January 30 7:00pm w 24 Vanderbilt 19 Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 74–58 16–3 8,886 February 2 4:00pm l 24 South Carolina Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi SportSouth 77–80 16–4 9,109 February 9 4:05pm l yes Arkansas Bud Walton Arena Fayetteville, Arkansas SportSouth 69–75 16–5 19,916 February 11 7:00pm w yes Presbyterian Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi 66–55 17–5 6,621 February 13 7:00pm l yes Alabama Coleman Coliseum Tuscaloosa, Alabama 67–76 17–6 9,230 February 16 4:00pm l Auburn Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi FSN South 78–90 17–7 9,082 February 20 7:00pm w Mississippi State Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi CSS 74–63 18–7 9,167 February 23 5:00pm l yes LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana FSN South 49–69 18–8 8,765 February 27 7:00pm l yes Kentucky Rupp Arena Lexington, Kentucky Raycom 54–58 18–9 23,330 March 1 1:00pm w Alabama Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi Raycom 91–88 19–9 8,908 March 4 8:00pm w Arkansas Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi ESPN 81–72 20–9 8,168 March 8 3:00pm w yes Georgia Stegeman Coliseum Athens, Georgia 76–62 21–9 7,774 |- !colspan=9 style=Ole Miss Rebels| SEC tournament March 13 8:45pm l yes W3 Georgia E6 Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia Raycom 95–97 OT 21–10 15,563 |- !colspan=9 style=Ole Miss Rebels| National Invitation Tournament March 19 7:00pm w yes 2 UC Santa Barbara 7 Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi First Round – Virginia Tech bracket ESPNU 83–68 22–10 4,089 March 24 8:00pm w yes 2 Nebraska 3 Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, Mississippi Second Round – Virginia Tech bracket ESPNU 85–75 OT 23–10 5,149 March 26 6:00pm w yes yes 2 Virginia Tech 1 Cassell Coliseum Blacksburg, Virginia Quarterfinals – Virginia Tech bracket ESPN2 81–72 24–10 9,615 April 1 8:00pm l yes yes 2 Ohio State 1 Madison Square Garden New York City, New York Semifinals ESPN2 69–81 24–11 9,823 AP Poll Central Time Ole Miss Rebels Schedule 2007-08 https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/145/season/2008 ESPN January 30, 2025 Rankings 2007–08 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings On December 3, the Rebels received four votes in the AP poll. This marked the first time Ole Miss received votes since the January 16, 2006 poll.Rebels Receiving Votes In AP Poll; Warren Named SEC Freshman Of The Week https://olemisssports.com/news/2007/12/3/Rebels_Receiving_Votes_In_AP_Poll_Warren_Named_SEC_Freshman_Of_The_Week February 13, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi December 3, 2007 Three weeks later, on December 21, the Rebels were ranked in the top 25 for the first time since the 2000–01 season.Rebel Hoops Cracks Top 25, Curtis And Warren Grab Weekly Honors https://olemisssports.com/news/2007/12/24/Rebel_Hoops_Cracks_Top_25_Curtis_And_Warren_Grab_Weekly_Honors February 13, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi December 24, 2007 + Ranking movementLegend: ██ Improvement in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking. ██ Not ranked the previous week. RV=Others receiving votes. Poll Pre Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 Wk 9 Wk 10 Wk 11 Wk 12 Wk 13 Wk 14 Wk 15 Wk 16 WK 17 Wk 18 Final AP -- -- -- -- -- RV RV RV 22 18 16 18 17 24 RV -- -- -- -- Coaches -- -- -- -- -- -- RV RV 24 18 15 15 15 22 RV RV -- -- -- -- Honors In-season During the year, Ole Miss players won honors from the Southeastern Conference several times. Chris Warren won SEC Freshman of the Week honors on December 3, December 24, and February 3.Chris Warren Receives Third SEC Freshman Of The Week Honor https://olemisssports.com/news/2008/2/11/Chris_Warren_Receives_Third_SEC_Freshman_Of_The_Week_Honor February 21, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi February 11, 2008 Dwayne Curtis won SEC Player of the Week on December 17.Dwayne Curtis Named SEC Player Of The Week https://olemisssports.com/news/2007/12/17/Dwayne_Curtis_Named_SEC_Player_Of_The_Week February 21, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi December 17, 2007 Warren was also named the MVP of the 2007 San Juan Shootout, as well as The Birmingham News' mid-season SEC Freshman of the Year winner.Segrest Doug Southeastern Conference midway basketball awards go to ... http://www.al.com/sec/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1202894180182131.xml&coll=2 February 21, 2025 AL.com The Birmingham News February 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080214154030/http://www.al.com/sec/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1202894180182131.xml&coll=2 February 14, 2008 dead End-of-year Dwayne Curtis was named All-District by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, which placed him on the second team of District 6. Curtis had earned All-District honors his sophomore year as well, making him the tenth Rebel to win All-District honors in multiple years.Dwayne Curtis Named NABC All-District https://olemisssports.com/news/2008/3/6/Dwayne_Curtis_Named_NABC_All_District February 12, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi March 6, 2008 On March 11, the Southeastern Conference named their 2007–08 season award winners. Dwayne Curtis earned second-team All-SEC honors, while both Chris Warren and Trevor Gaskins earned SEC All-Freshman honors. Curtis' selection denoted his second All-SEC selection in his career, while Warren's selection was the only one of the Rebel trio to be unanimous.Three Rebels Earn SEC Postseason Awards From League Hoops Coaches https://olemisssports.com/news/2008/3/11/Three_Rebels_Earn_SEC_Postseason_Awards_From_League_Hoops_Coaches February 12, 2025 Ole Miss Sports University of Mississippi March 11, 2008 Curtis was also named as one of three finalists for the Howell Trophy, honoring Mississippi's best men's college basketball player of the year. The award was won by Jamont Gordon of Mississippi State.C Spire Howell Trophy https://msfame.com/wp-content/uploads/Howell-Gillom-Winners-Past.pdf Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame December 11, 2025 References External links Season stats at ESPN Ole Miss Ole Miss Category:Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball seasons Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team