Chris Beard proved at Texas Tech that he can build a national contender at a school without much of an NCAA Tournament history. Now he’s doing the same at Mississippi.

Ole Miss basketball walk-on Cam Brent was awarded a scholarship after Rebels beat Iowa State in March Madness to reach Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament.

Ole Miss throttled Iowa State on Sunday night to advance into the Sweet 16 and earn a date with Michigan State in Atlanta. It's the Rebels' first trip this deep into the NCAA tournament since 2001 and Chris Beard's second season at the helm in Oxford has already been one to remember.

Analyzing Friday’s North Carolina vs. Ole Miss odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.