Morning Report: Big Day For Ole Miss Rebels, Chris Beard's Roster

Men's basketball dominated news in Oxford on Tuesday.

Welcome to the Morning Report, a piece from The Grove Report that highlights the news from the day surrounding the Ole Miss Rebels.

Today is May 31, 2023, and here's the news you need to know out of Oxford.

1. Matthew Murrell is back for another season with the Rebels.

Murrell made his decision official on Tuesday, pulling out of the NBA Draft and returning to suit up for Chris Beard and his staff.

2. Tre Harris earned some love from Pro Football Focus on Tuesday.

Harris is among the highest-graded returning receivers in the Southeastern Conference this season. You can read more here.

3. Allen Flanigan makes transfer decision in favor of Ole Miss.

The next roster news for Chris Beard came out of the transfer portal on Tuesday, snagging transfer Allen Flanigan.

4. Retainment and transfer portal weren't all for Chris Beard, however. He also gained good news on the recruiting trail.

The Rebels landed a commitment from 2024 SG Jason Jackson on Tuesday afternoon. You can read more here.

5. In short, Beard's goal is to energize the Ole Miss fan base about men's basketball this season.

You can read Beard's quotes here as he tries to revive this SEC program.

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