JACKSON, Miss. — To make its first NCAA Tournament since 2002, Mississippi must win four games in four days in the Southeastern Conference Tournament that begins on Thursday in Atlanta.

It's a daunting task. It's also one that Rebels coach Andy Kennedy hasn't really even considered.

He's simply focused on the Rebels' first-round game against South Carolina at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Georgia Dome. The Rebels lost to the Gamecocks 79-73 on Feb. 22 despite a career-high 33 points from guard Chris Warren.

Without a miracle run through the SEC Tournament, it's almost certain Ole Miss will be headed for a fourth trip to the National Invitation Tournament in five seasons.

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The Rebels have the longest current NCAA Tournament drought in the SEC.

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