Texas A&M officials genuinely believed Chris Beard wanted their basketball job, especially when Beard initiated contact, through intermediaries, before the Aggies had a vacancy

Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard has opted out of his candidacy for Texas A&M’s vacant job, ESPN reported. Beard had had discussions with the Aggies after Buzz Williams’ abrupt departure for Maryland this week,

Ole Miss coach Chris Beard will remain with the Rebels despite being a candidate for the Texas A&M job, CBS Sports' John Talty confirms. Beard will receive a raise and an NIL budget considered to be top five within the SEC to remain with the program.