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2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster

1 Rodney Rice

  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 198
  • Class Sophomore
  • Position G
  • Major Human Development
  • Hometown Clinton, Md.
  • High School DeMatha Catholic
  • Prev School Virginia Tech
  • Instagram rodneyjrice
  • Twitter rodneyrice__
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Biography


 

 
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As a Sophomore (2024-25):
  • Played in all 36 games with 32 starts, averaging 31.1 minutes per game
  • Third on the team with 13.8 points per game, adding 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
  • Finished season with a 43.4 field goal percentage, including a 37.4% mark from behind the arc.
  • His 80 three-pointers made during the season rank as the sixth-most in a single-season in program history.
  • Knocked down a three in 22 straight games, tying longest such streak for a Terp since Anthony Cowan Jr. in 2018-19.
  • Contributed 12 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the Sweet Sixteen against (#1) Florida (3/27).
  • Marked his 25th game of the season scoring in the double digits as he posted 16 points, four rebounds, and one assist against Colorado State in the second round of the NCAA tournament (3/23).
  • Scored nine points, grabbed one rebound, and contributed one assist in the first round of the NCAA tournament against Grand Canyon (3/21).
  • Contributed eight points, five assists, one rebound, and one steal in the semifinal of the Big Ten Tournament against #22 Michigan (3/15).
  • Posted a career-high 7 3s in the quarterfinal of the Big Ten Tournament against #24 Illinois, ultimately finishing with 26 points and two assists (3/14).
  • Put up 11 points, four assists, and three rebounds against Northwestern (3/8).
  • Finished with 19 points in a win on the road over #17 Michigan, along with two rebounds, one steal, and one assist (3/5).
  • Added five points, five assists, two rebounds, and one steal in a win over Penn State (3/1).
  • Recorded 4 3s in a close game against #8 Michigan State, ultimately contributing 20 points, two steals, one rebound, and one block (2/26). 
  • Marked his 20th game of the season scoring in the double digits in a game against USC, in which he posted 22 points, four rebounds, and two assists (2/20).
  • Contributed a crucial 18 points along with four assists, one rebound, and one steal in a win at home over Iowa (2/16).
  • In 39 minutes of playing time he put up 14 points, two rebounds, and one assist against Nebraska (2/13).
  • Scored 19 points along with a pair of rebounds and one steal in a win over Rutgers (2/9).
  • Racked up 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists in a game against Ohio State (2/6).
  • Posted 16 points, two assists, one steal, and one rebound in a big win over #17 Wisconsin at home (1/29).
  • Led the team in a win over Indiana scoring 23 points along with one steal and one rebound (1/26).
  • Added eight points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in a game against #17 Illinois (1/23). 
  • Contributed 15 points, two rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal in a win at home over Nebraska (1/19).
  • Put up ten points along with two rebounds and one assist in a game against Northwestern (1/16). 
  • Dropped 21 points, two rebounds, and two assists in a win at home over Minnesota (1/13).
  • Went 5-8 from the FG range, finishing with 19 points, four assists and three rebounds in a close loss to #9 Oregon (1/5).
  • Played a productive game against Washington dropping ten points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal (1/2).
  • Scored nine points along with three assists, and a steal against Syracuse (12/21).
  • Posted 16 points, three rebounds, and two assists in a win over Saint Francis (12/17).
  • Racked up 13 points, three rebounds, and a steal in a game versus the #8 Purdue (12/8).
  • Added nine points and three rebounds in a win against Ohio State (12/4).
  • Contributed 12 points, three rebounds, and a season-high five assists against Alcorn State (12/1).
  • Put up 16 points, three assists, and two rebounds in a win over Villanova (11/24).
  • Started against Canisius scoring 13 points along with four rebounds, and three assists (11/19).
  • Knocked down a pair of threes with a steal and a rebound against #15 Marquette (11/15).
  • Scored 16 points against Florida A&M while contributing one steal (11/11).
  • Posted a career high 28 points against Mount St. Mary’s while contributing five rebounds and two steals (11/8).
  • Made his Maryland debut against Manhattan where he dropped 12 points and one steal (11/4).

As a Sophomore at Virginia Tech (2023-24):
  • Did not compete at Virginia Tech during the year

As a Freshman at Virginia Tech (2022-23):
  • Battled through an injury-riddled season to compete in eight games
  • Dropped in a season-high 17 points vs. NC State in the second round of the ACC tournament; connected on 5 of 7 from long range in that game
  • Scored double figures three times
  • Averaged 20.1 minutes per game, logging a season-high 29 at Syracuse in his Tech debut
  • Made multiple 3-pointers in three games

Before College:
  • Three-year letterwinner at DeMatha where he played one season under the direction of former Virginia Tech associate head coach/Maryland assistant coach Mike Jones
  • All-Met First Team selection in 2021-22 after leading the Stags in scoring
  • Averaged 18.5 points per game across a three-year career at DeMatha
  • Rated the 63rd-best prospect in the 2022 class on 247Sports
  • Tabbed the third-best player in the state of Maryland and the 10th-best combo guard nationally, according to 247Sports
  • Four-star recruit ranked 45th overall, third in Maryland and eighth at his position by ESPN

Personal:
  • Rodney Rice
  • Born in Takoma, Maryland
  • Son of Rodney and Olga Rice
  • Siblings include Jasmine and Jenai
  • Dad played at Richmond and led the Spiders to the Sweet 16 of the 1988 NCAA Tournament
  • Career objective is to play in the NBA or become a sports agent
 
UMTerps.com sat down witH Rodney Rice to get to know him on and off the court

Question: Why did you choose Maryland as you were going through the transfer process? 

Rodney Rice: I really just wanted to come home. The new people, the new environment, and a different energy around the program made me want to come here.


Q: How do you think your new teammates and your new coaches have impacted you so far?

RR: Everyone has been really welcoming and I like the energy in the gym, when we work out, and in the locker room. Things like that are always a good thing that you want in your program. 
 


Q: Who has had the most influence on your basketball career and what did that look like?

RR: My dad - there have been good days and there have been bad days, but he has always been there to give advice and make me better. Whether it was to do better or things I can improve on, he was always there for me. He played at Boston College and later transferred to Richmond so he truly understands the process and the path I've been on.


Q: What do you have to do before a game? 

RR: I have to stretch, take an hour nap and listen to music. I typically listen to YoungBoy before a game. 

 


Q: What do you have to eat before the game? 

RR: Pasta, it could be pesto, mac and cheese or anything really. Around here I like to get some pasta from Noodles and Company. 


Q: If your sport had a mascot based on you, what would it be?

RR: Probably a Lion because they're fearless. 

 


Q: If you didn't play basketball, what sport would you play? 

RR: Football, I would play receiver.


Q: What's your guilty pleasure food that you avoid during season? 

RR: I'll probably avoid those tacos from the truck by the gas station down the street.

 


Q: If you were taking a friend to Maryland, where would you take them to eat? 

RR: The new hot dog place is near the Smoothie King, Dog Haus Biergarten.


Q: Coming home and playing near the high school you attend, DeMatha, what would you say was your favorite highlight playing there?

RR: We attended this tournament near Hagerstown, Maryland and won the whole thing. It was a very prestigious tournament back in the day. DeMatha's atmosphere at the games were good too. I went to the Illinois game here and saw the good atmosphere, I'm excited for that.
 

Rodney Rice

 

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