1996–97 Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team
The 1996–97 Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team represented the University of Mississippi in the 1996–97 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Rebels were led by fifth-year head coach, Rob Evans. The Rebels played their home games at Tad Smith Coliseum in Oxford, Mississippi as members of the Southeastern Conference. This season marked the second NCAA Tournament appearance in school history. Schedule and results. ! style=|Non-conference regular season ! style=|SEC regular season ! style=| SEC Tournament ! style=| NCAA Tournament Source: