Current Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard is reaching into the past by bringing former coach Rod Barnes back to Oxford as the Ole Miss Rebels host the Cal State Bakersfield Runners.
Barnes, who coached at CSUB for 14 season also lead the Rebels to a Sweet 16 finish in 2001 and was the SEC Player of the Year during his playing days at Ole Miss.
Ahead of this evening’s game Barnes was honored for the impact he made at Ole Miss both on the court and on the sideline.
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Tonight’s matchup also marks the final game at the Tad Pad, an old arena set to be demolished early next year.