Ilias Camardine receives a one-year suspension from the NCAA
According to Jonathan Givony, de DraftExpressthe NCAA has just confirmed the exemption approval Ilias Camardine additional year of eligibility. Originally only eligible to play one varsity season, the former Dijon standout will now have the option to return for a second year in Ole Miss !
Arriving in the United States in the summer of 2025 despite a professional career already launched in France (Betclic Elite with Dijon, Pro B with Vichy), the 22-year-old Marseille quickly established himself in Chris Beard’s rotation.
however, after a brilliant debuthe’s back in the lineup and while he’s averaging 11.3 points, 3.9 assists and 3.3 rebounds per 30 minutes, he’s generally awkward (43% shooting, including 29% from long range) and the Rebels (11-17) in particular are on a losing streak. Against LSU, Ole Miss lost its 10th straight, even as French posted his first NCAA double-double (26 points, 10 assists).
As of now, the options are open anyway for Ilias Kamardin, who can return to the pros at the end of his collegiate season or rely on an extra NCAA year to expand his role and stabilize his shooting.
2026-02-27 17:25:00
