Graham then took an assistant job at Georgia State under Rod Barnes, and remained there through the 2010-2011 season.

Rod Barnes is expected to take up the post of Finance Director in September 2011.

"This was a great win for our program," Rebels Coach Rod Barnes said.

Kentucky (22-5) never trailed, but couldn't shake Mississippi (12-15 and 6-12) until the final minutes, mostly because of a 31-point performance by Rod Barnes.

From 1999-2006, Rod Barnes coached the Rebels basketball team, and compiled a record of 141-109 during his tenure.

It was the last game at Ole Miss (14-16) for Coach Rod Barnes.

"I won't have to say much at all about Valparaiso," Mississippi Coach Rod Barnes said.

Coach Rod Barnes says his most dynamic player is actually 5-3.

Rod Barnes topped Mississippi (8-10 and 2-7) with 17.

Mississippi Coach Rod Barnes had predicted that the longer the score remained close, the more the pressure would intensify on Arizona.