Mississippi players kneel during anthem in protest at local Confederacy rally

Ole Miss players unhappy at demonstration near arena Coach says he respects players’ freedom to protest Eight Mississippi players knelt ... thumbnail 1 summary
  • Ole Miss players unhappy at demonstration near arena
  • Coach says he respects players’ freedom to protest

Eight Mississippi players knelt during the national anthem in response to a Confederacy rally near the arena before their victory over Georgia on Saturday. With the teams lined up across the court at the free throw lines, six players took a knee and bowed at the start of the The Star-Spangled Banner. Two other players later joined them.

Kermit Davis addressed the kneeling, as well. pic.twitter.com/Lk9zg2FsZ8

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