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Ole Miss' Saiz bouncing back from eye injury

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Sebastian Saiz's final stats from Mississippi's game against Florida on Tuesday weren't all that impressive: Four points and six rebounds in 26 minutes.

But considering the circumstances — he was barely three weeks removed from eye surgery to repair a partially detached retina — Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy couldn't have been more impressed.

"I thought what Sebastian Saiz did (against Florida) may have been the most remarkable thing I have seen in my coaching career," Kennedy said.

Ole Miss lost against Florida 77-72, but the team's hope is that the 6-foot-9 forward's quick return will be the boost the Rebels (15-9, 5-6 Southeastern Conference) need as they try to make a move in the standings during the season's final month.