Welcome to the Locked on Ole Miss podcast with host Steven Willis and former Ole Miss player Tim Thomas! We break down the Rebels' season-opening victory and preview crucial upcoming matchups.

In today's episode:

🏀 Ilias Kamardine's Electric Debut - The new point guard dazzled with "Pistol Pete" style playmaking! Tim Thomas raves about his flashy passes and court vision: "He's a dynamic player, electric player. And as he goes, we go." We analyze how Kamardine's game could transform this offense.

💪 Rebounding Revolution - Ole Miss dominated the glass 44-26, a massive improvement from last year's Sweet 16 team. Thomas emphasizes the impact: "If we can be plus 8 or 10 every game, we'll win that game because rebounding is key." Plus, the defense sparked a 17-0 run!

🎯 AJ Storr's Breakout & Team Depth - Did Ole Miss get the Wisconsin version of Storr? His 4-of-5 three-point performance suggests yes! We discuss his efficiency, Coach Beard's adjustments, and impressive contributions across the roster.

🏟️ Memphis Preview & Tad Pad Farewell - The Rebels face Louisiana Monroe before a massive Memphis showdown on November 22nd—the final game at the historic Tad Pad before demolition. Tim gets emotional: "That's a lot of blood, sweat and tears in that place." We reminisce about legendary moments and preview the Memphis matchup.

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Keywords: Ole Miss Basketball, Ilias Kamardine, AJ Storr, Malik Dia, Chris Beard, Tim Thomas, Locked on Ole Miss, Memphis Tigers, Tad Pad, SEC Basketball, Ole Miss podcast

0:00 Intro

0:13 Ole Miss basketball opener breakdown begins

7:57 Chris Beard's roster depth strategy

13:19 Final Tad Pad game tribute discussion

16:38 Memphis Tigers matchup preview

23:34 Closing thoughts and Hotty Toddy

Ole Miss basketball, Tim Thomas, Chris Beard, Malik Dia, AJ Storr, Elias Cumberland, Travis Perry, SEC basketball, Ole Miss Rebels, college basketball analysis, basketball recruiting, Memphis Tigers, Louisiana Monroe, Tad Pad farewell, James Scott, Corey Chess, basketball defense, rebounding strategy, college hoops preview, Ole Miss athletics, basketball transfers, portal players, SEC Network, FanDuel sports betting, Locked On podcast

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