Ole Miss Rebels

Matthew Murrell gives credit to the Rebels' team chemistry in the win against the Golden Eagles, saying that they stay together even when the hardest times hit.

— Sean Pedulla and Matthew Murrrell each had 19 points, and Mississippi defeated Oral Roberts 100-68 Thursday night as the Rebels remained unbeaten.

Matthew Murrell gets the basket plus the foul

The surprises of the past week came from the Big East (Marquette, St. John's) and Wisconsin, as teams prepare for Feast Week.

Duke and Alabama are proof that early-season matchups can affect March seeding. They drop off the top line -- to the delight of UConn and Auburn.

— Jaylen Murray scored 16 points and No. 25 Mississippi beat Colorado State 84-69 Saturday evening in a neutral site game at the nearby Landers Center.

Jaylen Murray shows off the range on 3

At 7-foot-9, University of Florida recruit Olivier Rioux is the tallest college basketball player in D-1 history. Who else is on the list?

Statement wins will weigh more in the first 10 days of the season, which is how the Zags, Tigers and Wildcats find themselves with a massive boost.

— Sean Padilla 19 of his 27 points in the first half and No. 24 Mississippi used a 9-0 surge in the final two minutes to beat South Alabama 64-54 on Tuesday night.