Chris Beard Adds a Promising Texas Sharpshooter to Ole Miss' Recruiting Class

National Signing Day went over well for Ole Miss Athletics, with 28 student-athletes signing their letters of intent to continue their careers in Oxford. Chris Beard and Ole Miss men's basketball were a part of this massive class, bolstering next year's roster with yet another sharpshooter. Paxton Ivy, a 6-foot-3-inch, 180-pound guard from Rockwall, Texas, was announced on Nov. 12th to be headed to the Sandy and John Black Pavilion for his collegiate career. Ivy personally announced his commitment to Ole Miss on October 5th. Choosing the Rebels over Pepperdine, Holy Cross and the University of Texas at El Paso, Beard's squad added an always-welcomed shooter. Ivy to Help Space Craddock Court While the Rebels are still early in their 2026-2027 campaign, adding yet another shooting talent will pair well with current flamethrower Patton Pinkins. Currently the all-time leader in three-point percentage for Ole Miss, Pinkins has started the new year hot, shooting nearly 73% from long range.

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