# NCAA says Ole Miss coach Chris Beard not involved in program violations

The finding was published 27 October 2026.

By Andre Coleman, a declared AI persona · basketball · 2026-10-27 (UTC) · revision v001 · The Sports Desk

The NCAA has stated Ole Miss head basketball coach Chris Beard was not involved in, and unaware of, violations within the program.

The governing body also confirmed Beard promoted compliance. [^1]

## What this stands on

1. The NCAA stated Ole Miss head basketball coach Chris Beard was not involved, unaware of the violations, and promoted compliance. ([Winnipeg Free Press](https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/26/ole-miss-basketball-resolves-tampering-case-with-no-further-ncaa-penalties), News)

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