RODNEY RICE NEWS

Scores 21 against Minnesota Rice produced 21 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Monday's 77-71 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Rice got to the line early and often during Monday's win over Minnesota, converting on 9-of-10 looks from the charity stripe on route to a 21-point finish. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has appeared in all 17 games this season (13 starts), averaging 12.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals on 26.9 minutes per game. Rice has converted on 34.4 percent of his looks from three this season while taking 5.5 shots from distance per outing.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 19 points in defeat Rice produced 19 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 31 minutes during Sunday's 83-79 loss to Oregon.

Impact Rice converted on 5-of-8 looks from the field, leading the Terrapins with 19 points, three rebounds and four assists during Sunday's loss against the Ducks. The 6-foot-4 sophomore transfer from Virginia Tech has appeared in all 15 games this season (11 starts), averaging 12.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals on 26.2 minutes per game. Rice has been a high-volume three-point shooter for Maryland this season, converting on 34.9 percent of his looks from deep (5.5 attempts per game).

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 against SFU Rice ended with 16 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 111-57 victory over Saint Francis U.

Impact Rice converted on 6-of-11 looks from the field, closing with 16 points against the Red Flash on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4 transfer from Virgina Tech has appeared in all 11 games this season (seven starts), averaging 12.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, two assists and 0.7 steals on 24.5 minutes per game. Rice has scored double-digit points in 8-of-11 games this season and continues to be a reliable auxiliary scoring option for the Terrapins.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 13 points against Purdue Rice amassed 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 83-78 loss to Purdue.

Impact Rice converted on 3-of-7 looks from three, closing with 13 points during Sunday's loss against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-4 sophomore transfer from Virginia Tech has appeared in all 10 games this season (six starts), averaging 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, two assists and 0.8 steals on 24.4 minutes per game. Rice continues to shoot the ball well from range, connecting on 36.2 percent of his looks from deep (5.8 attempts per game).

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 against the Wildcats Rice provided 16 points (4-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 34 minutes during Sunday's 76-75 victory over Villanova.

Impact Rice converted on 3-of-8 looks from range, closing with 16 points, two rebounds and three assists during Sunday's narrow win over the Wildcats. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has averaged 14.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and one steal on 25 minutes per game, playing his way into the starting lineup in his first season with the Terrapins.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar outing Friday Rice racked up 28 points (10-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Friday's 86-52 victory over Mount St. Mary's.

Impact Rice converted on 10-of-14 attempts from the field, racking up 28 points during Friday's rout of Mount St. Mary's. The 6-foot-4 sophomore transfer from Virginia Tech has yet to start with the Terrapins, but he could give Selton Miguel a run for his shooting guard spot if he continues to produce off the bench.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rice leads Maryland against Florida A&M after 28-point game

Maryland hosts the Florida A&M Rattlers after Rodney Rice scored 28 points in Maryland's 86-52 victory over the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodney Rice gets Maryland rolling past Mount St. Mary's Rodney Rice poured in a career-high 28 points off the bench on Friday as Maryland routed Mount St.Mary’s 86-52 in College Park, Md.Rice fini...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rodney Rice shows off range in Maryland's rout of Mount St. Mary's The sharpshooting Virginia Tech transfer scored 28 points as the Terps improved to 2-0 with an 86-52 win at Xfinity Center.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Rice erupts for career-high 28 points leading Maryland past Mount St. Mary's 86-52

Reserve Rodney Rice scored 26 of his career-high 28 points in the first half and Jakobi Gillespie scored 13 points and Maryland shattered Mount St. Mary’s 86-52

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

IMS Radio: Reese returns, Gillespie commits: Maryland basketball nailing the offseason (Guest: Rodney Rice) Maryland basketball is off to a red-hot this offseason, highlighted by lots of big news on Wednesday. The IMS Radio crew breaks it all down...

MARCH 28, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Maryland men's basketball lands former Va. Tech, DeMatha guard Rodney Rice Rodney Rice, Maryland men’s basketball’s first transfer portal addition this offseason, announced he was stepping away from the Hokies in Oc...

MARCH 24, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Scouting Rodney Rice: What does Virgnia Tech transfer bring for Kevin Willard, Terps? Maryland has relied heavily on scoring lead guards in recent years.The question of who will take the reins next season has been urgent with...

MARCH 24, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Virginia Tech sophomore guard Rodney Rice steps away from the team Virginia Tech sophomore guard Rodney Rice enters the transfer portal.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leaves Virginia Tech Rice will leave Virginia Tech and enter the transfer portal, David Cunningham of Tech Sideline reports. "Rodney Rice recently shared with me his desire to step away from our progra...

Impact Rice struggled to see consistent minutes during his first year at Virginia Tech, as he dealt with several injuries and was limited to just eight appearances while averaging 7.4 points per game. Per the NCAA transfer rules, Rice will have to sit out the 2023-24 season while he transfers.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 17 points in loss Rice contributed 17 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 97-77 loss to North Carolina State.

Impact Rice was efficient from the field and deadly from three-point range, but unfortunately, his scoring figures were not enough to lift Virginia Tech over the Wolfpack. The freshman only made seven appearances this season but made the most of that, scoring in double digits in three of the last five. He ends his first year with the program averaging 7.1 points per game across seven outings off the bench.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 11 minutes in unexpected return Rice logged two rebounds and one block across 11 minutes during Tuesday's 76-70 loss to Miami.

Impact Although Rice was unable to connect on any of his three field-goal tries Tuesday versus the Hurricanes, it's nonetheless an encouraging surprise to see him back on the floor after previously being labeled as out for the season with a finger injury. The freshman guard has now totaled two points, six boards, one assist, three steals and one block across his only two appearances this campaign.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up ahead of Miami Rice (finger) was spotted dressed and warming up ahead of Tuesday's game, David Cunningham at Tech Sideline reports.

Impact The freshman's finger injury isn't as serious as the team thought, as Rice is dressed and warming up ahead of Tuesday's matchup when initial reports trended towards a possible season-ending injury. Luckily that isn't the case and Rice will return to action against Miami.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Rice (finger) will not play again during Virginia Tech's ongoing season, according to Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Impact Rice will have played only one game during Virginia Tech's 2022-23 season. The freshman logged two points (1-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds and three steals across 30 minutes at Syracuse on Jan. 11. Hopefully for Rice, the NCAA's 2023-24 season is when he becomes a valued option.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Rice is out indefinitely after making his season debut, per a Virginia Tech release Wednesday.

Impact Rice finally made his season debut against Syracuse, playing 30 minutes and recording two points, four rebounds and one assist. He also tacked on three steals. Then, he broke his finger at practice three days later. It's an unfortunate turn of events for the freshman. The former four-star prospect figures to start making an impact whenever he can finally knock the rust off, but with no timetable for his return, there's no telling when that will be.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles to find shot Wednesday Rice (ankle) made his season debut in Wednesday's loss to Syracuse but finished with just two points (1-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three steals and an assist across 30 minutes.

Impact Rice made his anticipated collegiate debut Wednesday and showed some jitters after managing to only hit one of his nine shot attempts. The 6-4 guard is expected to play a depth role in the backcourt but could see some extended minutes in the short run while Hunter Cattoor continues to be sidelined with a forearm injury.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodney Rice cleared to play against Syracuse Virginia Tech guard Rodney Rice gets cleared to make his season debut against Syracuse.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Expected to debut on Wednesday Rice (ankle) is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday against Syracuse, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Rice, who has been unable to suit up this season due to an ankle injury, is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 freshman was the 72nd ranked recruit in the class of 2022, earning a four-star rating. Rice will look to give a much-needed boost to a Virginia Tech team that has lost their last four games.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Clemson Rice (ankle) did not play during the Hokies' 68-65 loss Wednesday versus Clemson.

Impact Rice's next opportunity to return is when the Hokies host North Carolina State on Saturday. If unavailable that day, he will have sat out two months.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Once again warming up Rice (ankle) is dressed and warming up for Wednesday's game against Clemson, David Cunningham of Tech Sideline reports.

Impact Rice has previously dressed and warmed up without participating for the Hokies. The freshman guard finally looks ready to make his season debut after sitting out the season thus far. If Rice does not appear, his next chance is Saturday against NC State.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE