2018 guard Serrel Smith has asked for his release from Ole Miss, his mother Tamika Coley told 247Sports.

"We were really hopeful that by now they would have someone be in place so we could have an opportunity to find out the next plan and vision for that person coming in and how Serrel would be included that," Coley said.

"[Andy Kennedy] was a special person," she added. "He said and presented in a manner to us that he would give him every opportunity to be successful and compete right way."

Smith, of St. Petersburg (Fla.) High, signed with the Rebels back in November of 2017.

"We are excited to get this process going again," Coley said.

Once Smith receives his release from the Ole Miss athletic department, college coaches will be able to reach out to the 6-foot-3 guard.

A combination guard, Smith is ranked as the No. 177 recruit in the 247Sports Composite. Smith is ranked No. 145 in the Top247.