Sophomore forward is 1 of 2 returners for Rebels in 2025-26

By MICHAEL KATZ • 2 hours ago

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Eduardo Klafke is ‘trying to learn how to be a leader’ for Ole Miss

Mississippi State guard Claudell Harris Jr., 0, passes against Ole Miss guard Eduardo Klafke, 8, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Starkville, Miss.
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OXFORD – Last year at this time, Ole Miss guard Eduardo Klafke was absorbing knowledge from the Rebels’ veterans. He now finds himself as one of just two players on the roster who has ever played a game for the program.

A lot changes in a year.

Klafke, a 6-foot-5 sophomore from Brazil, averaged 1.4 points per game in his debut campaign in Oxford and tallied a career-best eight points at Louisville in December. Ole Miss was a veteran-laden team a year ago with returners like Matthew MurRead this content now for free!

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