OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) - Ole Miss has canceled the Justin Reed Ole Miss Classic due to COVID-19 concerns, the university announced Monday.
The Rebels will also not host Memphis on Dec. 5.
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The Justin Reed Classic was to be the opening of the 2020-21 men’s season.
As of Monday, Nov. 23, the Rebels will open their season on Dec. 12 versus the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Last week, the university confirmed head coach Kermit Davis tested positive for the virus.