Texas A&M officials genuinely believed Chris Beard wanted their basketball job, especially when Beard initiated contact, through intermediaries, before the Aggies had a vacancy

Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard has opted out of his candidacy for Texas A&M’s vacant job, ESPN reported. Beard had had discussions with the Aggies after Buzz Williams’ abrupt departure for Maryland this week,

Per On3's Pete Nakos, Rebels coach Chris Beard turned down an offer to coach Texas A&M and is staying in Oxford. According to On3's OM Spirit, Beard will also get a raise and additional NIL funds for the program. According to Nakos, Beard's new contract is a six-year deal.