Chris Beard, head coach of Ole Miss, has been extended through 2030. Penny Hardaway, coach of Memphis, stated they will not accept an NIT bid if offered. Beard has not committed to whether Ole Miss will play in the NIT if invited, citing a recent loss. Ultimately, Beard and Ole Miss have rejected the NIT invitation for the 2023-24 season.
NEWS | Chris Beard and Ole Miss reject NIT invitation, concluding 2023-24 season. via @247Sports | #OleMiss https://t.co/dlU4P4fNKD
Ole Miss coach Chris Beard just told reporters that the Rebels will not be playing in the postseason this year. That decision could be big for Ole Miss alum Mike White, whose Georgia Bulldogs are still in the mix for the NIT as a result https://t.co/KvBc8GVHb2
Penny Hardaway says Memphis will decline NIT invite if offered: ‘No sir’ https://t.co/3Z2GT3nGjX
Chris Beard won't commit to whether Ole Miss will play in the NIT if invited. Says tonight's loss is fresh and now is not the time to think/talk about that.
"I’m just making that (clear) right now. I’ll talk to the (University of Memphis) administration, but I’m not looking to play in no more NITs, man — I’m sorry." Story on everything Penny Hardaway said about a potential NIT bid: https://t.co/MAvvFrfvF3
Penny adds that he'll have to talk to UofM administration but he personally has no interest in playing in NIT or any other postseason tournament. https://t.co/NGNsvrEuJp
I asked Penny if Memphis would accept an NIT bid. "Zero (chance)."
Penny on possibility of Tigers accepting NIT bid: "Zero. I'm not accepting any invitations. I'm not looking to play in any more NITs, man. I'm sorry."
Ole Miss extends Chris Beard through 2030 | Zagsblog https://t.co/8glr4dU1i0