Monday, 25 February 2019

Mississippi players kneel during anthem in protest at local Confederacy rally

  • Ole Miss players unhappy at demonstration near arena
  • Coach says he respects players’ freedom to protest

Eight Mississippi players knelt during the national anthem in response to a Confederacy rally near the arena before their victory over Georgia on Saturday. With the teams lined up across the court at the free throw lines, six players took a knee and bowed at the start of the The Star-Spangled Banner. Two other players later joined them.

Kermit Davis addressed the kneeling, as well. pic.twitter.com/Lk9zg2FsZ8

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