NCAA Basketball

Welcome to the Locked On Ole Miss podcast, hosted by Steven Willis! 🎙️ Get ready for an exhilarating breakdown of Ole Miss basketball's stunning NCAA tournament victory over Iowa State and their upcoming Sweet 16 clash with Michigan State.

🏀 Ole Miss's Dominant Performance: Ole Miss showcased their best game of the season, overpowering Iowa State with stellar defense and rebounding. Tim Thomas emphasizes, "Offense sells the tickets. Defense wins the games and rebounding wins championships." How did Ole Miss leave Iowa State's coach in shock?

🎯 Chris Beard's Coaching Impact: Discover how Chris Beard's strategic brilliance and quick in-game adjustments have transformed Ole Miss. Tim Thomas notes, "He is clicking. He is way ahead of us." What makes Beard's coaching style a game-changer?

🌟 Key Player Performances: Malik Dia shines as a top contender in the Southeastern Conference. Steven Willis asserts, "When Malik Dia is on...he's a top two or three big man." Can Dia lead Ole Miss to further glory?

🔥 Sweet 16 Showdown with Michigan State: As Ole Miss prepares to face Tom Izzo's squad, the anticipation builds. Tim Thomas confidently states, "I feel like we're gonna beat them." Will Ole Miss's defense be the key to victory in a challenging arena?

Join us for this action-packed episode and stay updated with all things Ole Miss basketball! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to keep up with the latest insights and analysis. 📲

Keywords: Ole Miss basketball, NCAA tournament, Sweet 16, Chris Beard, Malik Dia, Michigan State, Tom Izzo, Steven Willis, Locked On Ole Miss, defense, rebounding, Southeastern Conference, Ole Miss podcast.

0:00 Ole Miss advances to Sweet 16

5:35 Cam Brent awarded scholarship by Chris Beard

10:04 Ole Miss dominates Iowa State after slow start

15:57 Looking ahead to Michigan State matchup

19:22 Tom Izzo's reaction to facing Chris Beard

22:32 NCAA tournament rims affecting shooting percentages

Ole Miss basketball, Chris Beard, Sweet 16, Iowa State upset, Michigan State matchup, NCAA Tournament, Malik Dia, Sean Padula, Tom Izzo, defensive strategy, rebounding battle, March Madness, SEC basketball, Locked On Ole Miss, Tim Thomas, player interviews, coaching tactics, Atlanta game, State Farm Arena, bracket predictions, underdog victory, team culture, senior leadership, offensive balance, tournament experience

Show originally aired 3/24/25

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