Eli Rice - College Basketball News & Rumors

Penn State hosts No. 2 Michigan after Johnson's 29-point outing

No. 2 Michigan faces the Penn State Nittany Lions after Morez Johnson Jr. scored 29 points in the Wolverines' 96-66 win against the USC Trojans

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kayden Mingo, Eli Rice lead Penn State over North Carolina Central 90-67

Freshman Kayden Mingo had 19 points, Eli Rice scored a career-high 18 and Penn State pulled away in the second half to beat North Carolina Central 90-67

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Season-high 18 points in win Rice supplied 18 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds over 22 minutes during Monday's 90-67 win over North Carolina Central.

Impact Rice was a scoring machine for the Nittany Lions in the blowout win, supplying a season-high 18 points and making a season-best four three-pointers. The sophomore guard also recorded his eighth game of the season in the starting lineup. He's recorded four games now with double-digit points.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six off the bench in 41-point loss Rice provided six points (2-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and one steal across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 113-72 loss to Indiana.

Impact Rice got back on the stat sheet after getting blanked in the Nittany Lions last game against Campbell, but the bench guard's two three-pointers were all for naught as Penn State got absolutely obliterated by the Hoosiers. Rice, who recently lost his spot in the starting five, has been largely inconsistent in Happy Valley this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State routs Sacred Heart 90-59

Penn State has cruised past Sacred Heart with a 90-59 victory on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Reed scores 17 for Penn State in 96-87 win over Boston University

Josh Reed scored a season-high 17 points for Penn State in a 96-87 win over Boston University

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Dominick Stewart scores 18 points on 6 3-pointers and Penn State travels to beat New Haven 87-43

Dominick Stewart scored 18 points and made six 3-pointers, Kayden Mingo had 16 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Penn State went on the road to beat New Haven 87-43 on Satu...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting in opener Rice is in the starting five for Penn State's opener against Fairfield.

Impact Rice will get in the starting rotation as the Nittany Lions kick off the season. The sophomore guard is looking to make a big jump this season, as he appeared in just one game last year, amidst an undisclosed injury. Prior to the 2024-25 season, Rice recorded 4.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game with Nebraska.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for exhibition game Rice (undisclosed) is available for the Nittany Lions' exhibition game Sunday at Dayton, according to their X account.

Impact For the Nittany Lions' exhibition game, their starting lineup includes Rice, indicating that he is healthy. During the Nittany Lions' 2024-25 season, he logged only one game. Prior to joining them, while enrolled at Nebraska, Rice recorded 4.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for 2024-2025 Rice (undisclosed) is out for the season, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rice had played in just one game this season, seeing the court for seven minutes. He's now been shut down for the season with an undisclosed injury. Rice was expected to provide depth at the wing for the Nittany Lions.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Tuesday Rice (undisclosed) is out against Clemson on Tuesday.

Impact Rice (undisclosed) has played just seven minutes in one contest this season. He'll now miss his fourth straight game, and doesn't appear slated to partake in the Sunshine Slam.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Rice (undisclosed) won't be available for the Nittany Lions against Fordham.

Impact Rice has played in just one game thus far in 2024, logging seven minutes against St. Francis. The wing won't get a chance to see the court against Fordham, and will have to wait until at least December to return for Penn State.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Rice (undisclosed) is out for Penn State's clash with Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday night.

Impact Rice played seven minutes against St. Francis, but that's the extent to which we've seen the wing play this season. He'll now miss his second straight game, with his next chance to suit up coming on Nov. 25 against Fordham.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Tuesday Rice (undisclosed) managed to play in Penn State's 92-62 win over St. Francis on Tuesday.

Impact Rice made his season debut after missing the team's first two games of the season due to an undisclosed injury. During Tuesday's victory, he played just seven minutes and hauled in two rebounds bu missed both of his field-goal attempts.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Rice (undisclosed) was spotted warming up for Penn State, Max Ralph of PennLive reports.

Impact Rice was deemed questionable on the Big Ten availability report, and he appears to be giving it a go in warm-ups. Notably, Miles Goodman, who was deemed out on the same report, was also spotted warming up. Thus, this doesn't mean a whole lot for Rice's availability.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Rice (undisclosed) is questionable for Penn State's tilt with St. Francis on Tuesday.

Impact Rice has yet to play this season. The 6-foot-8 Nebraska transfer figures to provide depth at the wing for the Nittany Lions, but he may have to wait at least one more game to start making an impact in Happy Valley.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Rice (undisclosed) will not appear in Friday's matchup with UMBC.

Impact Rice is set to remain sidelined as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. Head coach Mike Rhoades indicated earlier this week that Rice "won't be out for too long" so a return next Tuesday against St. Francis (PA.) appears on the table for the 6-foot-8 sophomore.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available soon Rice (undisclosed) is expected to be available again soon, according to Austin Mitchell of Rivals.

Impact Even though Rice sat out Penn State's game Monday, then also included the head coach saying his injured player will be available soon. Currently, his next opportunity to play is against Maryland-Baltimore County on Friday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in season opener Rice (undisclosed) is out for Monday's season opener against Binghamton.

Impact Rice won't be available for the season opener, though there aren't many details regarding what kind of injury he's battling. Even when available, he shouldn't play a significant role in the rotation -- he averaged just 4.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in 17 outings off the bench in 2023-24. His next chance to play will come against Maryland-Baltimore County on Friday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: New Penn State basketball transfer pickup Eli Rice's freshman season Nebraska highlights The Penn State basketball program has picked up its third transfer commitment for next season, adding a player with Big Ten experience. Form...

APRIL 19, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Penn State basketball lands former Nebraska wing Eli Rice out of NCAA Transfer Portal Learn more about Penn State's latest NCAA Transfer Portal acquisition – former Nebraska wing Eli Rice.

APRIL 19, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Penn State continues to load up on upside in the transfer portal with addition of Eli Rice Lions247 breaks down the commitment of Eli Rice and what it means for Penn State moving forward.

APRIL 18, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Enters transfer portal Rice (ankle) entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Rice has three seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining. The freshman's first was hindered by an ankle sprain that caused him to sit out 13 games, which includes Texas A&M defeating Nebraska on Friday.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seemingly back in practice mix Rice (ankle) appears to be back in the practice mix, according to Robin Washut of On3.com.

Impact Rice back to practicing gives him at least a slight possibility to be available for Texas A&M, Nebraska's first-round opponent of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. While the freshman does not stand much of a chance playing a lot or at all even if available, the Cornhuskers can never be short of any depth, especially for a team also waiting on C.J. Wilcher (illness) and his status.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Rice (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Illinois.

Impact Rice remains on the Cornhuskers' injury report as they prepare to face off against Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals. The 6-foot-8 freshman, who has missed the last 11 games, is averaging 4.2 points and 1.6 rebounds on 9.9 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Penn State hosts No. 2 Michigan after Johnson's 29-point outing

Kayden Mingo, Eli Rice lead Penn State over North Carolina Central 90-67

Penn State routs Sacred Heart 90-59

Josh Reed scores 17 for Penn State in 96-87 win over Boston University

Dominick Stewart scores 18 points on 6 3-pointers and Penn State travels to beat New Haven 87-43