DAESHUN RUFFIN NEWS

Ruffin's 25 points lead No. 2 Jackson State past No. 3 Bethune-Cookman 71-50 in SWAC semifinals

Led by Daeshun Ruffin's 25 points, the second-seeded Jackson State Tigers defeated No. 3-seed Bethune-Cookman 71-50 to reach the SWAC championship game

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruffin's 29 lead Jackson State over Florida A&M 91-76 in SWAC Tournament quarterfinal

Daeshun Ruffin scored 29 points to lead No. 2 seed Jackson State to a 91-76 win against seventh-seeded Florida A&M in a Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinal

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson State takes on Florida A&M in SWAC Tournament

The Jackson State Tigers take on the Florida A&M Rattlers in the SWAC Tournament

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MSU's Hubbard claims second-straight Howell Trophy The sophomore guard beat out Ole Miss’ Sean Pedulla and Jackson State’s Daeshun Ruffin for the award and landed it for the second time in as...

MARCH 10 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Grant has 24, Jackson State takes down Mississippi Valley State 66-62

Led by Shannon Grant's 24 points, the Jackson State Tigers defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 66-62 on Saturday

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruffin leads Jackson State against Mississippi Valley State after 20-point performance

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson State visits Mississippi Valley State following Ruffin's 20-point game

Jackson State visits the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils after Daeshun Ruffin scored 20 points in the Tigers' 76-69 victory over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruffin puts up 20 as Jackson State knocks off UAPB 76-69

Led by Daeshun Ruffin's 20 points, the Jackson State Tigers defeated the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 76-69

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romelle Mansel posts double-double to help Jackson State beat Prairie View A&M 88-74

Romelle Mansel totaled 17 points and 12 rebounds to help Jackson State defeat Prairie View A&M 88-74

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granger leads Texas Southern against Jackson State after 21-point outing

Texas Southern takes on the Jackson State Tigers after Kolby Granger scored 21 points in the Tigers' 81-56 victory against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daeshun Ruffin scores career-high 37 to lead Jackson State over Bethune-Cookman 86-81

Daeshun Ruffin scored a career-high 37 points to lead Jackson State to an 86-81 victory over Bethune-Cookman

JANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas Southern hosts Jackson State following Ruffin's 26-point performance

Jackson State takes on the Texas Southern Tigers after Daeshun Ruffin scored 26 points in the Tigers' 79-70 win against the Prairie View A&M Panthers

JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morning Report: Daeshun Ruffin Enters Portal, Football Transfer Window Discussions The transfer portal is a key topic on Oxford on Tuesday.

APRIL 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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