5 Things Ole Miss Rebels Must Do to Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

By RantSports Staff

Things Ole Miss Rebels Must Do to Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

Ole Miss Basketball — The Ole Miss Rebels didn't do themselves any favors by losing to the Georgia Bulldogs last game, but they still have a great shot at making the Big Dance. Other than winning the SEC tournament, which would be the best-case scenario, Ole Miss would be doing itself a huge favor by doing the five things in the slides that follow.

5. Probably Cannot Lose To Vanderbilt

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5. Probably Cannot Lose To Vanderbilt

Ole Miss Basketball — Losing to a team that is not going to make the dance is one of the worst things a bubble(ish) team can do this late in the season. So, losing to Vanderbilt would be bad news. The Commodores are 5-9 in SEC play. Also, that will be the last game of the regular season for the Rebels.

4. Top 3 Finish in the SEC Standings

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4. Top 3 Finish in the SEC Standings

Ole Miss Basketball — Heck, a top three finish alone would probably be enough to get the Rebels into the dance. As of right now, they are tied in third place.

3. Knock Off LSU

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3. Knock Off LSU

Ole Miss Basketball — This is another thing that could probably get Ole Miss into the tournament by itself. After all, LSU is on the bubble, and that would also be a road victory for the Rebels, assuming they win.

With that said, a loss to the Tigers may prove to be costly.

2. Win At Least One Game in the SEC Tournament

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2. Win At Least One Game in the SEC Tournament

Ole Miss Basketball — Win one and they are more than likely in. Win two and the Rebels wouldn't be sweating at all on Selection Sunday.

1. Preferably Outduel Other Bubble Teams in SEC Tourney

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1. Preferably Outduel Other Bubble Teams in SEC Tourney

Ole Miss Basketball — This one is kind of a no-brainer. Although Ole Miss is on the right side of the bubble, as long as it outlasts other bubble teams in the SEC tourney, it will be a happy bunch once the field of 68 is announced.

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