APRIL 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Morning Report: Daeshun Ruffin Enters Portal, Football Transfer Window Discussions The transfer portal is a key topic on Oxford on Tuesday.
Ole Miss Rebels Guard Daeshun Ruffin Enters Transfer Portal Ruffin is a former McDonald’s All-American, the only player in Ole Miss history to hold that honor.
APRIL 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Ole Miss basketball guard Daeshun Ruffin enters transfer portal | Reports Ole Miss basketball guard and former McDonald's All-American Daeshun Ruffin has reportedly entered the transfer portal.
APRIL 17, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Stepping away for personal reasons Ruffin announced Tuesday that he'll be out indefinitely due to personal reasons.
Impact In a message to the Ole Miss basketball team, Ruffin wrote, "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." It's currently unknown if or when the sophomore guard suit up again for the Rebels.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ole Miss basketball guard Daeshun Ruffin stepping away from program Daeshun Ruffin is taking time away from Ole Miss basketball to focus on his mental and physical health.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Won't play Saturday Ruffin (coach's decision) will not play Saturday against Oklahoma State, David Eckert of the Clarion Ledger reports.
Impact Ruffin started Mississippi's last game with Matthew Murrell (knee) sidelined. However, with both now absent for Saturday's game, the Rebels will be significantly shorthanded in the backcourt. It's unclear why Ruffin has been benched by coach Kermit Davis.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 18 points, seven assists Ruffin accumulated 18 points (4-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), one rebound, seven assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 89-77 loss to Missouri.
Impact Despite shooting inefficiently, Ruffin was a valued option in terms of scoring field goals and distributing the ball well quantity-wise. He and Amaree Abram are expected to continue being Mississippi's starting backcourt while Matthew Murrell (knee) recovers. Ruffin will operate as a point guard, giving him much more leeway to run the Ole Miss offense.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Draws rare start Ruffin is starting Tuesday's game against Missouri.
Impact Ruffin will draw just his second start of the 2022-23 campaign due to the absence of Matthew Murrell (knee). Ruffin finished with two points, one rebound and six assists in his last start Dec. 14 aginst UCF.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 19 minutes Ruffin contributed 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), one rebound and two assists across 19 minutes during Saturday's 69-57 loss to Arkansas.
Impact Ruffin sat out Mississippi's games the previous Saturday and Tuesday. The sophomore played more minutes at Arkansas than those he averaged from Dec. 3 to Jan. 10. While healthy, Ruffin is expected to be a backup until further notice.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ole Miss basketball coach Kermit Davis updates status of Daeshun Ruffin, Malique Ewin Kermit Davis offered updates on the status of Daeshun Ruffin and Malique Ewin for Ole Miss basketball.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Ready to go for Saturday Ruffin (illness) is expected to play Saturday versus Arkansas, David Eckert of the Clarion Ledger reports.
Impact Although Ruffin will be active for the game, head coach Kermit Davis said Friday that Ruffin hasn't been able to practice very much, making it difficult to predict how much usage he'll have in the contest. The sophomore has appeared in nine games this season, averaging 8.6 points and 2.9 assists while playing 17 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out at South Carolina Ruffin (illness) will sit out the Rebels' game Tuesday at South Carolina, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Ruffin will have logged a multi-game absence because of his ongoing illness. Ruffin's next opportunity to return is when the Rebels play at Arkansas on Saturday.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Ruffin (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus Georgia, Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports.
Impact Ruffin will miss his first game since Nov. 27. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with South Carolina.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Daeshun Ruffin energizes Ole Miss basketball in close win over Temple Ole Miss basketball earned a win over Temple
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Scores 17 points Ruffin notched 17 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 63-55 victory over Temple.
Impact Ruffin was not a part of Mississippi's starting lineup Saturday. However, the demotion benefited him. He has 31 points across his last two games played as a backup. Ruffin is expected to be part of the Rebels' starting lineup again soon. Amaree Abram would serve as his backup.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unimpressive across 17 minutes Ruffin ended Wednesday's 72-61 loss to UCF with two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound and six assists in 17 minutes.
Impact Despite being part of the Rebels' starting lineup, Ruffin did not play starter-level minutes. But considering he sat out many games from a significant knee injury, fantasy managers should not be surprised if they approach him cautiously for the time being. What may be more certain though is Amaree Abram returning to being a backup.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs first start of the season Ruffin will start for the Rebels for the first time this season.
Impact Ruffin missed the first seven games of the season with a knee injury, before finally making his debut against Memphis. Now, the guard will earn his first start of the year. Across the two games he's played, Ruffin has logged 24 minutes, 17 points, one rebound and five assists.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four assists as backup Ruffin (knee) totaled three points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 14 minutes during Saturday's 68-57 loss to Memphis.
Impact Ruffin logged an assist rate that fantasy managers should consider sufficient based on his playing time Saturday. Once he likely returns to Mississippi's starting lineup, they could receive a lot of value. Ruffin averaged 12.5 points, 3.8 assists and 2.5 steals across his 10 games started as a freshman.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chance to suit up Saturday Head coach Kermit Davis said Friday that Ruffin (knee) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Memphis, Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports.
Impact Ruffin's 2021-22 campaign was cut short after he suffered a season-ending knee injury Feb. 1, and after recovering and gaining medical clearance for basketball activities, he then sustained a bone bruise during Mississippi's exhibition matchup versus West Georgia. The 5-foot-9 guard hasn't seen any game action this season as a result, but Saturday's contest against the Tigers could possibly account for his 2022-23 campaign debut. If he's indeed able to give it a go, expect some sort of minutes restriction for the sophomore.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Tournament Ruffin (knee) won't play in the rest of the ESPN Events Invitational, David Eckert of The Clarion Ledger reports.
Impact Ruffin has not played at all during this season, and with two games left in the tournament between Friday and Sunday, it's not surprising to see him being ruled out altogether. He averaged 12.6 points, 3.4 assists and 2.3 steals per game across 14 appearances (10 starts) last season.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Thursday Ruffin (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Stanford, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Ruffin hasn't yet played this season due to a knee injury that he sustained just before the regular season. It's unclear whether he'll be available later in the ESPN Events Invitational.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Ruffin (knee) will not suit up for Friday's game against UT Martin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Ruffin has yet to make his season debut as he's been dealing with a knee injury he suffered during the Rebels' last exhibition game against West Georgia. His next opportunity to play will be on Nov. 24 against Stanford.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Chattanooga Mississippi head coach Kermit Davis said Ruffin (knee) is out Tuesday versus Chattanooga, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Ruffin will have sat out the Rebels' first three games they hosted across their newest season. The team hosts again Friday, but against Tennessee-Martin.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Friday Ruffin (knee) is out Friday versus Florida Atlantic, according to David Eckert of Clarion Ledger.
Impact Ruffin will try to be healthy before Tuesday, when Mississippi hosts Chattanooga. Amaree Abram played 24 minutes in place of the absent point guard Monday versus Alcorn State.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss opener on Monday Ruffin (knee) suffered a bone bruise in last week's exhibition game against West Georgia and will not play in the regular season opener against Alcorn State on Monday, 247 Sports r...
Impact Ruffin played 17 minutes and scored six points (3-11 FG) while adding three boards and three assists in the exhibition contest. He wore a knee brace during the game as he is still recovering from a knee injury last season. Coach Kermit Davis said that Ruffin suffered a setback in the exhibition game and will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis going forward. Everything appears to be structurally fine with his repaired ACL, but the knee is still causing Ruffin issues. It's looking like he will miss at least a few games to start the season. True freshman Amaree Abram is an option to start at PG while Ruffin is out.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
