Brett Harris says Ole Miss rescinded scholarship offer amid cancer battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Brett Harris, a high school catcher from Iowa, revealed that Ole Miss baseball withdrew his scholarship offer after he had committed for four years. Harris has been fighting cancer since 2023, and despite this setback, he continues to play well, holding a.414 batting average this season. He stated that the decision came just one month before he was set to start college, making it difficult to find a new opportunity. Since then, he has reached out to Iowa's coaches and secured an offer to join their team. Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter declined to comment on the situation.
- •Brett Harris has battled cancer since 2023.
- •Ole Miss withdrew his scholarship on June 28, 2026.
- •Harris has a.414 batting average this season.
- •He secured an offer from Iowa shortly after.
- •Ole Miss did not comment on the scholarship decision.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Catcher fighting cancer says Ole Miss baseball pulled offer 4 years after he committed
"Brett Harris, who has been battling cancer for 3 years, said Ole Miss baseball pulled his scholarship offer even though he was committed for 4 years.
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