EXCLUSIVE: Chris Beard says 'Depth is the story right now' | Can Ole Miss go 16 players deep?
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Beard says 'Depth is the story right now' | Can Ole Miss go 16 players deep?  
Podcast: Locked On Ole Miss - Daily podcast on Ole Miss Rebels Football, Basketball & Baseball
Published On: Fri Oct 03 2025
Description: 🏀 Ole Miss Basketball's Chris Beard Unveils Championship Blueprint!Coach Chris Beard joins Steven Willis on Locked on Ole Miss, revealing the Rebels' path to SEC dominance. Depth is the name of the game, with all 16 players contributing in practice. Beard's defensive philosophy takes center stage, promising a formidable unit built on athleticism and length.Can the Rebels' offense match their defensive prowess? 🔥 Beard's strategy blends pace, space, and versatile playmakers. The Sweet 16 run has supercharged recruiting, attracting top talent and opening doors for high-profile matchups.📅 Mark your calendars! Ole Miss faces Miami, Iowa, and heads to Madison Square Garden. These tests will prepare the Rebels for SEC battles and beyond.Player spotlight: Ilias and Eduardo Klafke. Beard praises Ilias's basketball-first mindset and Klafke's impressive freshman campaign. How will they elevate their game this season?🎟️ Rebel Nation, listen up! Season ticket renewals are happening now. New season and single-game tickets are up for grabs. Don't miss your chance to witness Ole Miss's championship chase!🔑 Keywords: Ole Miss Basketball, Chris Beard, SEC, NCAA, Sweet 16, Ilias, Eduardo Klafke, Madison Square Garden, Steven Willis, Locked on Ole Miss0:00 Intro: Coach Chris Beard on upcoming season2:43 Team depth and defensive potential5:07 Imposing tempo and making opponents uncomfortable7:14 SEC competitiveness and last season's success11:46 Improved non-conference schedule and recruiting14:28 Ilias's role and adjusting to college basketball19:42 Eduardo Klafke's growth and freshman success23:40 Aiming for low turnovers in practice24:44 Season ticket information and student section28:16 Outro: Anticipating growth for Ole Miss basketballOle Miss basketball, Chris Beard, SEC, Sweet 16, defensive identity, team depth, non-conference schedule, Ilias, Eduardo Klafke, freshman development, offensive strategy, Malik Dia, competitive practices, Madison Square Garden, Miami, Iowa, recruiting success, student section, season tickets, Memphis rivalry, Peloton Cross Training, turnover-free games, Pavilion atmosphereShow originally aired 10/3/25 WANT MORE OLE MISS SPORTS CONTENT?  Become an LOOM Insider HEREhttps://joinsubtext.com/lockedonolemissSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!UpsideSimply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code FOOTBALL to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2FRugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE Use code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit https://www.supplyhouse.com/apply-for-trademasterto sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.