Ole Miss men’s basketball faces NCAA sanctions for tampering violations
ESPN NCAAM • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The NCAA has penalized Ole Miss's men's basketball program for violations involving former assistant coach Wes Flanigan. The penalties are primarily set to impact the program during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. The infractions relate to Flanigan's illicit communications with an athlete adviser, which violated NCAA rules. Ole Miss will need to navigate these sanctions going forward, managing their impact on future recruitment and team operations.
- •NCAA penalizes Ole Miss for tampering violations by Wes Flanigan.
- •Most penalties will be effective during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
- •Violations involve improper communication with an athlete adviser.
- •Ole Miss must adjust strategies in light of these sanctions.
- 9:01 PMESPN NCAAM — Ole Miss sanctioned over ex-assistant's talks with athlete adviser
"The NCAA has penalized Ole Miss's men's basketball program for tampering violations by former assistant coach Wes Flanigan, with most of the penalties served during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.
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