The second Tulane pick of the draft was the hard-throwing lefty reliever Tayler Montiel. Montiel was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 12th round with the 363rd pick. His selection was built on his development this year. In 2025, he put together a dominant breakout season in the bullpen.

The talent influx could make the Wave contenders for the American Athletic Conference regular season title, an NCAA at-large berth and perhaps more.

One-time Union-Endicott pitching standout Jude Abbadessa has made it to the next level, playing Division I, but will now be heading off to New Orleans, Louisiana, to continue his collegiate career. Abbadessa’s now set to take the mound for the Tulane Green Wave.

Tulane knows a little about Ole Miss. The two programs have faced each other 67 times, dating back to when both were members of the SEC. The Rebels have a 40-27 edge in the series. The Rebels have also won 13 of the 15 matchups in Oxford, and that's where this year's game will be held.