Coach Yo, Ole Miss Add Playmaking Guard Charleen Hudson
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss women’s basketball continues to build toward the future, adding guard Charleen Hudson to its roster as head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin strengthens an already active offseason.
Welcome to Oxford, Charleen! 📍#HottyToddy x @_CharleenHudson pic.twitter.com/ye7pX2mv34
— Ole Miss Women’s BB (@OleMissWBB) April 24, 2026
Hudson, a standout from Springdale, Arkansas, arrives in Oxford with an impressive high school résumé. She surpassed 1,500 career points and has been recognized as a prep Player of the Year, showcasing her ability to impact the game in multiple ways. This past season, she averaged 14.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per contest, highlighting her versatility and all-around production.
McPhee-McCuin sees Hudson as a natural fit in the Rebels’ system, particularly as a guard capable of running the offense and developing within a talented backcourt group.
“I am really excited to announce the signing of Charleen. She is a true floor general and can learn a great deal from both Jaida [Civil] and Knisha [Godfrey]. She comes from a great program in Springdale and will fit well into our culture. I’m excited to watch her grow alongside her teammates.”
Ole Miss head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin
Hudson also shares a connection to Ole Miss through Springdale High School, the same program that produced former Rebel standout Marquesha Davis. Davis went on to become the No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and helped the New York Liberty capture a championship in her rookie season.
With Hudson now in the fold, Ole Miss continues to reshape its roster heading into the 2026-27 season. The Rebels currently have 12 players on the roster, including returning contributors Desrae Kyles and Lauren Jacobs, along with a large group of transfer additions.
The offseason has been particularly active for McPhee-McCuin, who has leaned heavily on the transfer portal to reload the roster. Ole Miss has added multiple guards and frontcourt pieces, including Jaida Civil, Talaysia Cooper, Knisha Godfrey, Maya Anderson, Jade Tillman and Jada Richard, as well as forwards Rachael Okokoh and Doneelah Washington and center Emily Howard.
Despite some turnover — including the departure of guard Sira Thienou — the Rebels are focused on building depth, experience and balance across the roster.
McPhee-McCuin has guided Ole Miss to five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and continues to raise expectations for the program. After a 24-11 season that ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the next step is clear: position the Rebels to host and make a deeper postseason run.
Adding Hudson represents another piece in that long-term vision — a young guard with production, leadership traits and the potential to grow into a key contributor in Oxford.
Evelyn Van Pelt
Evelyn has covered sports for over two decades, beginning her journalism career as a sports writer for a newspaper in Austin, Texas. She attended Texas A&M and majored in English. Evelyn's love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship. Evelyn created the Rebel Walk in 2013 and has served as publisher and managing editor since its inception. Email Evie at: Evie@TheRebelWalk.com
