All-SEC Guard Talaysia Cooper Commits to Ole Miss

Former Tennessee star joins Rebels after two standout seasons with the Lady Vols.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:54am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's basketball player in motion, with the vibrant colors of the Ole Miss and Tennessee uniforms fractured into overlapping planes.The arrival of All-SEC guard Talaysia Cooper at Ole Miss signals an exciting new era for the Rebels' women's basketball program.Oxford Today

Talaysia Cooper, a former second-team All-SEC guard who led Tennessee in scoring the past two seasons, has committed to continue her college basketball career at Ole Miss. The 6-foot guard announced her decision on social media on Wednesday.

Why it matters

Cooper's transfer is a major coup for the Ole Miss women's basketball program, as they add an experienced and talented scorer to their roster. Her arrival should help the Rebels compete for a top spot in the SEC standings next season.

The details

Cooper, a 6-foot guard, averaged 16.3 points per game in her two seasons at Tennessee. She was named second-team All-SEC in 2025-26 after leading the Lady Volunteers in scoring. Cooper entered the transfer portal earlier this year and has now decided to join the Ole Miss Rebels for the upcoming season.

  • Cooper announced her commitment to Ole Miss on social media on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Talaysia Cooper

A 6-foot guard who was a second-team All-SEC selection the past two seasons while leading Tennessee in scoring.

Ole Miss

The women's basketball program at the University of Mississippi, who have landed a major transfer addition in Talaysia Cooper.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to join the Ole Miss family and help take the program to new heights. I can't wait to get started in Oxford.”

— Talaysia Cooper

What’s next

Cooper will be eligible to play immediately for Ole Miss next season and is expected to be a key contributor for the Rebels as they look to improve on their SEC standing.

The takeaway

Cooper's transfer to Ole Miss is a major win for the Rebels, as they add an experienced and talented scorer to their roster. Her arrival should help Ole Miss compete for a top spot in the SEC next season.