Kennedy dismisses Nelson, Jones

Ole Miss’ Southeastern Conference opener in men’s basketball at LSU on Saturday became a more daunting task after coach Andy Kennedy dismissed leading scorer Dundrecous Nelson and reserve Jamal Jones from the team Thursday for a violation of team rules.

Nelson, a sophomore guard from Jackson, was leading a team that has been struggling to score with 11.6 points per game. (more…) (January 6, 2012, Page 6A)

Rebel men expect four LOIs

The Ole Miss men’s basketball team received its first letter of intent this morning for the early signing period from Jamal Jones, a 6-foot-8, 190-pound power forward from Searcy, Ark. Other players expected to officially sign with Ole Miss today include Aaron Jones (6-9, 205; F; Gautier), Jarvis Summers (6-2, 165; SG; Jackson) and Ladarius “Snoop” White (6-5, 200; SG; McComb). A full roundup will be available in Thursday’s Oxford EAGLE. (November 10, 2010, Page 8)