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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

Game-time decision Wednesday Rice (ankle) is a game-time decision Wednesday versus Clemson.

Impact Unlike prior to games Virginia Tech played during November and December, Rice has non-doubtful availability before the team's first matchup of 2023.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Wake Forest Rice (ankle) did not play during the Hokies' 77-75 loss Saturday at Wake Forest.

Impact Rice sat out all of the Hokies' games played during November and December. Currently, their next matchup is scheduled Wednesday versus Clemson.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Rice (ankle) is going through warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Wake Forest, Mark Berman of The Roanoke Times reports.

Impact Rice has yet to make his season debut due to an ankle injury. The freshman guard could see some action in Saturday's contest.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Rice (ankle) will remain out for Saturday's game against Grambling, David Cunningham of Tech Sideline reports.

Impact Rice has yet to play this season, although the team remains hopeful to get him back before the calendar year flips.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Sunday Rice (ankle) did not play during the Hokies' 70-65 win Sunday versus Oklahoma State.

Impact Because of his injured ankle, Rice sat out the 2022-23 Hokies' first 11 games. The freshman will try to debut when they host Grambling on Saturday.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Dayton Rice (ankle) did not play during the Hokies' 77-49 win Wednesday versus Dayton.

Impact Rice sat out the 2022-23 Hokies' first two games of December. The freshman will try to log his debut when they host Oklahoma State on Sunday.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Virginia Tech's head coach Mike Young said Rice (ankle) is "getting closer" to returning, the Tech Lunch Pail reports.

Impact Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Rice returns during December. He sat out the Hokies' first game (Sunday vs. North Carolina) this month but could return when they host Dayton on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Virginia Tech coach Mike Young said Tuesday that Rice (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus Old Dominion but "will hopefully be in uniform next week", Jon Rothstein of CBS S...

Impact Rice has yet to make his season debut due to an ankle injury. However, the freshman guard will likely target next Friday's game versus Charleston Southern as a return date.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Sunday Rice (ankle) didn't appear in Sunday's win over William & Mary.

Impact Rice was given a timetable of approximately 10 days to return to game action when the regular season began, but he was forced to miss a third consecutive game Sunday. Whether he's available Thursday against Old Dominion remains to be seen.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Given 10-day timetable Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young said Rice (ankle) "is progressing very well and expected back in the next 10 days," according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Rice could participate in the Hokies' game next Thursday (vs. Lehigh) or Nov. 13 (vs. William & Mary). Currently, Sean Pedulla and Camden Johnson are expected to be their point guards Monday versus Delaware State.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season opener Virginia Tech coach Mike Young said Thursday that Rice (ankle) will not play in the season opener on Nov. 7 but "should return to action soon after that", Jon Rothstein of CBS Spor...

Impact While Rice is expected to miss the team's opener, it does not appear that his injury is very serious. Rice's next opportunity to play will Nov. 10 versus Lehigh. The former top-100 recruit is set to be one of Virginia Tech's primary backup guards in his freshman season.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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