Cotie McMahon: SEC's Newcomer of the Year

0:00On March 3rd, Cody McMahon has been a game-changer for the Ole Miss Women's basketball team this season. The transfer from Ohio State earned South Eastern Conference Newcomer of the year honors along with a spot on the first team all SEC. She's the only rebel player to receive any all SEC recognition this year. McMahon joined last summer as the key piece in one of the top transfer classes in the country. In conference games, she averaged 21 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. For the full season, those numbers came in at 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Fans and coaches see her impact right away, marking the first newcomer of the year award in Ole Miss history. She's also the first rebel on the first team all SEC since two players made it back in 2024. Her three SEC player of the week nods highlight why she's transformed the team's offense. With sophomore guard, Syra Tenno, sidelined by a knee injury from the LSU game,

1:00McMahon has shifted roles over the final stretch. The team normally runs plays through her at point guard, but now she's adapting without that key piece. As the rebels gear up for another NCAA tournament run, McMahon sits high on WNBA draft boards projected as the 6 overall pick to the new Toronto. Tempo, her success points to more big things ahead for both her and Ole Miss. Tempo, her success points to more big things ahead for both her and Ole Miss.