Holloway to Return to Rebels from USC

COLUMBIA- Murphy Holloway left the Ole Miss Rebel Basketball team after the 2010 season to return to home state to attend the University of South Carolina. The 6'7 junior left the Rebels with intentions to take care of family issues. Holloway led the Rebels in several stats and got voted second team all-SEC in his sophomore season with the Rebels.

Gamecock coach Darrin Horn had nothing but great things to say about Holloway as he supported his decision fully to do what was right for his life. "I'm disappointed to see Murphy go," said Horn. "I've seen great growth in him as a person and a basketball player since he arrived at South Carolina. We wish him the best moving forward."

Holloway is a dominating force as he averaged just over 13 points and 11 rebounds a game. Averaging a double double in the rigid defensive SEC is a a monumental accomplishment for the young sophomore. Missing a year of playing may slow him down a little but Rebel coach Andy Kennedy thinks Holloway will be right back on track really quick as he knows the offensive style.

Holloway is the fourth men's basketball player to make news since the season ended. Ramon Galloway and Stephen Spinella have left the team and Bruce Ellington decided to play football in the fall, but may remain on the basketball team.

Holloway loved South Carolina, but he felt he had built such a noticeable presence here at Ole Miss, and was frustrated as the Gamecocks finished with a losing record and last in the SEC East. "I came back because of my daughter and my family situation and I feel like that situation is a lot better than it was, and I want to take the opportunity to go back to Ole Miss," Holloway said.

The fans are ecstatic in the news of the returning forward and have many great things to say about the junior. Freshman student, Lawrence Martin states, "Murphy is a stiff competitor that never backs down, and I feel as if that is the key we are missing in being a contender in the SEC and on the national stage."

Sources:
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14321354
http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-baskbl/ole-m-baskbl-body.html