If there ever was a walking personification of lightning trapped in a human body, it is Kyle Wakefield, student manager for Ole Miss Men’s Basketball. As the team currently sits at 18-5 and an even 5-5 in the SEC, maintaining energy on and off the court has been top priority for first year Head Coach Chris Beard. This management philosophy is especially evident in Wakefield.
Hailing from Katy, Texas, Wakefield has quickly become a hero in Oxford. His official role in the program is that of a student manager, but his elite work ethic and passion elevate him from being “just” a student manager to a university-wide inspiration.