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Husband of Ole Miss coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin not surprised by team’s postseason success

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1 year ago

March 24, 2023

For the first time since 2007, the Ole Miss women's basketball team is heading to the Sweet 16.

Though most college basketball fans were surprised by the 8-seed Lady Rebels making it this far, the husband of Ole Miss head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Kelly McCuin, was one of the few who hasn't been surprised by the team's success.

“For me personally, it was surreal, but it wasn't surprising,” McCuin said on Good Things with Rebecca Turner. “Seeing everything coming to fruition and having a chance to beat a team like Stanford. They're a phenomenal team, phenomenal program, with an awesome coaching staff and awesome players. To do it on that big stage and in their house, it was awesome.”

Leading up to a big game, every coach has a ritual or series of them. McCuin says his wife, known by many as simply “Coach Yo,” temporarily detaches from everyday life and focuses solely on her team's next basketball game in order to be thoroughly prepared.

In the meantime, …

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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Husband of Ole Miss coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin not surprised by team's postseason success
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Published Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:30:57 +0000

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