NCAA Football

Welcome to the Locked On Ole Miss podcast, hosted by Steven Willis! 🏀 Get ready for an electrifying discussion as Ole Miss basketball gears up for their Sweet 16 showdown against Michigan State in the NCAA tournament. Can the Rebels continue their incredible run and make history?

🏆 Ole Miss's Path to the Sweet 16: With victories over half of the current Sweet 16 teams, the Rebels are on a roll! Zach Berry highlights the team's depth, noting "seven guys with over a thousand games played, seven guys with over a thousand points scored." Their selfless play and passion for basketball have been key to their success.

🔍 Analyzing Michigan State: Michigan State boasts a top-five defense, excelling in shot contests and rebounding. How will Ole Miss counter their strengths? The Rebels' impressive 49% three-point shooting in the tournament could be a game-changer.

🎯 Key Players and Strategies: Steven Willis emphasizes the importance of standout performances from Jaemyn Brakefield and Matthew Murrell, while Dre Davis must avoid foul trouble. Can bench players like Sean Padula and Malik Dia step up to secure victory?

🏀 Significance of Sweet 16 Appearance: This is Ole Miss's first Sweet 16 since 2001! Zach Berry discusses how this success could boost recruiting, drawing parallels to Auburn's rise under Bruce Pearl. Plus, the Ole Miss women's basketball team is also making waves in the Sweet 16!

Don't miss this action-packed episode as we explore Ole Miss's journey and potential for greatness. Subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with all things Ole Miss sports! 📈

Keywords: Ole Miss basketball, Sweet 16, NCAA tournament, Michigan State, Chris Beard, Jaemyn Brakefield, Matthew Murrell, Dre Davis, Sean Padula, Malik Dia, Steven Willis, Locked On Ole Miss, college basketball, recruiting, Auburn, Bruce Pearl, women's basketball.

0:00 Intro: Michigan State vs Ole Miss preview

5:22 Ole Miss matchups in potential Elite Eight

9:51 Players who need to step up for Ole Miss

18:43 Advantage of Ole Miss' no middle defense

24:30 Ole Miss' Sweet 16 appearances compared to rivals

29:26 Impact on recruiting and program trajectory

34:48 Outro: Women's basketball success for Ole Miss

Ole Miss basketball, Michigan State, Sweet 16, Chris Beard, Tom Izzo, NCAA Tournament, Sean Padula, Malik Dia, Matthew Murrell, Jaemyn Brakefield, no middle defense, Iowa State, North Carolina, SEC basketball, March Madness, Atlanta, State Farm Arena, CBS broadcast, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Locked On Ole Miss, Steven Willis, Zach Berry

Show originally aired 3/25/25

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