Ole Miss Coach Calls for Changes After Overtime Loss

Chris Beard says challenges after plays are disrupting game flow

Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:03am

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Ole Miss men's basketball coach Chris Beard expressed concerns about the impact of challenges and reviews on the flow of the game, following his team's overtime loss to No. 24 Vanderbilt. Beard believes this is an issue that needs to be "fixed" in college basketball.

Why it matters

Beard's comments highlight an ongoing debate in college basketball around the increasing use of video replay and challenges, which some coaches argue is disrupting the natural rhythm and pace of the game.

The details

In the overtime loss to Vanderbilt, there were several instances where play was stopped for reviews of calls on the court. Beard believes these stoppages are negatively impacting the game experience for players and fans.

  • The game between Ole Miss and No. 24 Vanderbilt took place on March 4, 2026.

The players

Chris Beard

The head coach of the Ole Miss men's basketball team.

Vanderbilt

The No. 24 ranked college basketball team that defeated Ole Miss in overtime.

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What they’re saying

“We've got to fix that. That's an issue that needs to be addressed.”

— Chris Beard, Head Coach, Ole Miss Men's Basketball

What’s next

Beard and other college basketball coaches are expected to continue advocating for changes to the rules around video replay and challenges in order to improve the flow and pace of games.

The takeaway

Chris Beard's comments highlight an ongoing debate in college basketball around the growing use of video replay, which some coaches believe is disrupting the natural rhythm and excitement of the game for players and fans.