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Ex-Duke Basketball Player Sinks Game-Winner on Ole Miss Senior Night

Now in his fourth season with the Rebels, one-year Duke basketball talent Jaemyn Brakefield played his final home outing in clutch mode.
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Former Duke basketball forward Jaemyn Brakefield
Former Duke basketball forward Jaemyn Brakefield | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

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Thanks to a brilliant second half effort and game-winner courtesy of former Duke basketball forward Jaemyn Brakefield, the unranked Ole Miss Rebels (21-9, 10-7 SEC) pulled off a 78-76 home win over the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers (24-6, 11-6 SEC) on Wednesday night.

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With 7.5 seconds left on the clock and the score knotted up at 76-76, Brakefield delivered the deciding bucket after grabbing an offensive rebound in the paint.

The 24-year-old Mississippi native finished the contest with a game-high 19 points, including 17 in the second half. He shot 8-for-9 from the field and 3-for-3 at the charity stripe against the Vols, adding two rebounds and two assists without committing a turnover.

And the performance coincided with his Senior Night.

Jaemyn Brakefield, who spent his 2020-21 freshman campaign in the Duke basketball program under Mike Krzyzewski's command before transferring to Ole Miss, entered the bout averaging 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 23.1 minutes per game off the bench this season.

He and the Rebels wrap up their regular season on the road versus the No. 5-ranked Florida Gators (26-4, 13-4 SEC) at 6 p.m. ET Saturday (SEC Network).

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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