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Ole Miss PG Daeshaun Ruffin 'Stepping Away' From Basketball Program

Ole Miss point guard Daeshaun Ruffin has announced his decision to step away from the basketball program
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Ole Miss PG Daeshaun Ruffin 'Stepping Away' From Basketball Program
Ole Miss PG Daeshaun Ruffin 'Stepping Away' From Basketball Program

The hits just keep on coming for the Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball program. 

In the midst of one of their worst seasons in recent memory, the Rebels (9-12, 1-7 SEC) have now lost one of their top players, with point guard Daeshaun Ruffin announcing his intention to step away from the program on Tuesday. 

The news comes just after Ruffin was a DNP coaches decision in the Rebels' 82-60 blowout loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Ruffin released a statement on his decision Tuesday afternoon. 

I want to begin by saying that I love the University of Mississippi, my teammates, my coaching staff and the Oxford community. My two years here have been nothing short of amazing, and despite my injuries, I've built friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime. This decision is me simply putting myself and my future first, alongside my family.

In hopes of regaining 100 percent mental and physical health, I've decided to step away from the team and take every action necessary to get well. However, this is not me giving up on the game I love, but simply taking time to return to full health. I look forward to being back with my Ole Miss teammates in the future and giving them and you the very best version of me. Please respect the privacy of my family and me at this time. Thank you all and much love.

For the season, 9.5 points, 3.2 assists and 1.1 rebounds per game. 

In 2021-22 as a freshman, Ruffin averaged 12.6 points, 3.4 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.5 rebounds per contest.

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MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan the Editor-In-Chief of TheGroveReport.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels.

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