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Talaysia Cooper, Jada Richard join Ole Miss women's basketball from SEC rivals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:10 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Talaysia Cooper, Jada Richard join Ole Miss women's basketball from SEC rivals

Summary

Talaysia Cooper and Jada Richard have transferred to Ole Miss women's basketball from SEC teams Tennessee and LSU, respectively. Cooper, a senior guard, averaged 16.0 points at Tennessee, while Richard, a junior, started 35 games at LSU and averaged 9.5 points. Both players cited Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin as a significant factor in their decision to transfer. Ole Miss previously faced both players, defeating Tennessee 94-81 and losing to LSU 78-70 last season. Cooper and Richard look to contribute significantly as emerging leaders on the team.

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By the Numbers

•Talaysia Cooper transfers from Tennessee, averaged 16.0 points last season.
•Jada Richard joins from LSU, started 35 games and averaged 9.5 points.
•Both players were drawn to Ole Miss by Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin.
•Cooper and Richard bring leadership experience to the Rebels.
•Ole Miss aims to strengthen its roster after losing Sira Thienou.

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11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Talaysia Cooper, Jada Richard explain joining Ole Miss basketball from SEC rivals

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Ole Miss women's basketball got LSU's Jada Richard and Tennessee's Talaysia Cooper to transfer to Oxford. Coach Yo was the big reason why
— Yahoo Sports

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