MJ RICE NEWS

NC State forward MJ Rice will sit out remainder of the basketball season Transfer from Kansas did not play in the first seven Wolfpack games this season because of personal reasons.

JANUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will miss remainder of season NC State announced that Rice will sit out the remainder of the season, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact RIce will sit out the remainder of the year while the team attempts to get a redshirt waiver. The 6-foot-5 forward avergaed 4.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.1 assists and 0.2 steals on 8.8 minutes across nine appearances this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Friday Rice (personal) is dressed in street clothes ahead of Friday's matchup with Abilene Christian, Noah Fleischman of On3.com reports.

Impact Rice will miss his second consecutive game due to personal issue as the Wolfpack prepare to face off against Abilene Christian. The 6-foot-5 sophomore will have his next opportunity to suit up against Charleston Southern next Friday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Citadel Rice (personal) is out for the Wolfpack's game Monday against Citadel, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium.

Impact The 2023-24 Wolfpack will not have Rice available for their first game. Currently, his next opportunity to play is against Abilene Christian on Friday. They re-stocked their team with many players during the offseason, so being out long will not favor Rice's status.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out exhibition game Rice (personal) did not play during North Carolina State's exhibition game Wednesday against Mount Olive.

Impact According to Noah Fleischman of On3.com, Rice was not dressed for North Carolina State's exhibition game. But despite being away from the Wolfpack team, he recently returned to working out with their strength staff. There stands a decent chance Rice is ready when they host Citadel on Monday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out exhibition game Rice (personal) did not play during North Carolina State's exhibition game Wednesday against Mount Olive.

Impact According to Noah Fleischman of On3.com, Rice was not dressed for North Carolina State's exhibition game. But despite being away from the Wolfpack team, he recently returned to working out with their strength staff. There stands a decent chance Rice is ready when they host Citadel on Monday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting back in shape Rice (personal) is back with NC State strength and conditioning coach Pat Murphy to get back into basketball shape with the program but has not return to practice, R. Cory Smith of...

Impact Rice has been away from the team since September due to personal reasons. However, it appears he is attempting to get back on the court, and his first chance to suit up will be an exhibition match against Mount Olive on Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former KU basketball guard MJ Rice steps away from NC State. He says he'll be back Here’s the latest on former Kansas Jayhawks guard MJ Rice at his new school.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

NC State basketball transfer player MJ Rice explains his notable absences this summer MJ Rice was not seen with the Wolfpack in recent weeks, leading to rumors about his status on the team. He made a public announcement on Tue...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ex-KU Jayhawks MJ Rice, Bobby Pettiford, Tyon Grant-Foster announced at new schools Here’s a report on the transfer destinations of MJ Rice, Bobby Pettiford and Tyon Grant-Foster.

APRIL 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ex-Jayhawk MJ Rice transferring to NC State Former Kansas swingman MJ Rice is returning to his home state and transferring to NC State.

APRIL 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

MJ Rice becomes fifth Kansas player to enter transfer portal Freshman swingman MJ Rice is entering the transfer portal, becoming the fifth Kansas player to depart the program since the season ended.

MARCH 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Plays four minutes Rice (back) finished Saturday's 68-53 loss to Iowa State with one rebound over four minutes.

Impact Fortunately for Rice, he did not have to log multiple absences because of his previous injury. However, he is not expected to play much even while the Jayhawks have more than five of their players out injured at the moment. Rice averaged 4.0 minutes across his four games in between Jan. 20 and Feb. 5.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP with back injury Tuesday Kansas coach Bill Self said postgame that Rice did not play in Tuesday's 90-78 loss to Kansas State, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rice has averaged 7.6 minutes across 14 appearances this season. He also totaled just 12 minutes across the Jayhawks' previous three contests, so it's unlikely he would have seen much usage, if at all, had he been healthy Tuesday. Rice's next chance to suit up will come versus Iowa State on Saturday.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited contributions Saturday Rice (back) closed Saturday's 83-60 loss to TCU with no counting stats across two minutes.

Impact Rice had been limited of late by a back injury, but the freshman win has been a fringe rotation piece since the start of conference play anyway. The four-star recruit still has upside in dynasty formats, but considering he's seen double-digit minutes just twice since Dec. 1, healthy or not, he can safely be disregarded in redraft leagues.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why aren't MJ Rice, Ernest Udeh playing more for KU basketball? Bill Self talks bench... KU basketball’s freshman duo of MJ Rice and Ernest Udeh has played fewer than five total minutes since Big 12 play began. Here’s why...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Expected to play Rice (back) will be available in Saturday's game versus Iowa State after not playing the last two games, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The freshman should be suited up today as he has missed some time due to the recent back injury. Rice is averaging 3.6 points and is shooting 45.5 percent from the field so far this season.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Oklahoma Rice (back) did not play during the Jayhawks' 79-75 win Tuesday versus Oklahoma.

Impact Unfortunately for Rice, he was not ready Tuesday. Rice's next opportunity to return is when the Jayhawks host Iowa State on Saturday.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to practice Rice (back) is expected to return to practice on Monday, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rice, who was inactive during Saturday's showdown with West Virginia due to back spasms, is expected to practice on Monday. The 6-foot-5 freshman has appeared in 11 games this season, averaging 3.6 points and 0.8 rebounds on 8.5 minutes per game. Barring any setbacks, he appears ready to return Tuesday against Oklahoma.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday due to back spasms Rice did not play in Saturday's win due to back spasms, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Back spasms caused Rice to sit out in Saturday's 76-62 win against West Virginia. Consider Rice a game-time decision for Tuesday's game with this minor injury.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against NC State Rice (abdomen) is available Wednesday against North Carolina State, according to Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star.

Impact Rice being available is not surprising. The freshman recorded one rebound across his seven-minute log Friday. But because Rice is out of practice, fantasy managers should not be surprised if he doesn't play much Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against NC State Rice is probable Wednesday against North Carolina State, according to Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star.

Impact Kansas' head coach Bill Self said Rice had kidney stones Saturday night. The manager expects his recruit to play but is unsure. Thus, fantasy managers should consider Rice probable more than available or questionable.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven minutes in return Rice (illness) played seven minutes off the bench Friday against Southern Utah. He finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound.

Impact Rice has logged just two appearances this season, and this outing was a clear step in the wrong direction after he scored 10 points off the bench in the season opener on Nov. 10 against North Dakota State. His bench role limits his upside, though.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to practice Rice (illness) will participate in the Jayhawks' team practice Thursday, according to Michael Swain of 247Sports.com.

Impact An illness prevented Rice from participating in the Jayhawks' impressive win against Duke. He will try to return when they host Southern Utah on Friday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out ill vs. Duke Rice is out ill Tuesday against Duke, according to Matt Tait of the Lawrence Journal-World.

Impact Rice will have sat out two of the 2022-23 Jayhawks' first three games. He will try to be healthy before they host Southern Utah on Friday night.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE