Dior Johnson on offcial visit

Ole Miss is doing its homework in the portal, and one of the more interesting recent visitors is Tarleton State guard Dior Johnson. Reports this week said Johnson completed an official visit to Oxford, giving Chris Beard and the Rebels a close look at one of the most productive scoring guards available. Ole Miss has been active on the portal trail, and Johnson’s visit stands out because the Rebels are clearly looking for backcourt firepower and another playmaker who can create his own offense.

Johnson brings real production with him. The 6 foot 3 guard averaged 24.0 points per game at Tarleton State this past season, along with 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists, and he has built a reputation as a gifted scorer who can put pressure on a defense in a hurry. For an Ole Miss team trying to keep stacking talent and stay competitive in the SEC, adding a player with that kind of scoring punch would be a major move. His visit shows that the Rebels are serious about finding proven guards who can make an immediate impact.

What makes this visit worth watching is the upside and the intrigue around Johnson’s recruitment. He was once a highly regarded five star type prospect, and after a winding basketball path, he put together a breakout season at Tarleton State. Now Ole Miss has a chance to sell him on a bigger stage in the SEC and a fit in Beard’s system. Nothing is final yet, but Johnson’s trip to Oxford is another sign that Ole Miss is aiming high as it works to reshape its roster for next season.