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Strong debut Thursday Rice (back) made his collegiate debut in Thursday night's win over North Dakota State and finished with 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and a steal...

Impact Rice was able to make his highly anticipated debut after missing the Jayhawks' exhibition contest and season opener with a back injury. The 6-5 freshman mentioned after the win that he's feeling a lot better and could play his way into a rotational role if he can consistently have performances similar to Thursday's showing.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Thursday Rice (back) is expected to suit up tonight for Kansas' matchup against North Dakota State, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Rice was spotted warming up prior to Thursday night's matchup, which is a good sign for Jayhawk fans. The freshman has yet to make his season debut, but if he plays tonight, expect him to play a reduced role.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Thursday Rice (back) is warming up ahead of Thursday's game against North Dakota State, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact While it's encouraging to see Rice warming up prior to Thursday's matchup, he also participated in warmups Monday but didn't play against Omaha. Even if he's available against North Dakota State, it's not clear how much playing time the freshman will see early in the year.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in season opener Rice (back) didn't play in Monday's win over Omaha.

Impact Rice is currently dealing with a back injury and consequentially missed the Jayhawks' season opener. He'll have an opportunity to take the floor Thursday against North Dakota State.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in warmups Rice (back) is participating in warmups ahead of Monday's game against Omaha, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Interim head coach Norm Roberts said that he did not think Rice would play in the opener, but it appears that the talented freshman may try to give it a go after all. Rice has been battling a lower back injury for the last couple weeks. He is expected to be apart of the rotation when fully healthy.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back injury Head coach Bill Self revealed after Thursday's exhibition game that Rice is dealing with a back injury and hasn't practice in nearly a week, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rice was notably not suited up for Thursday's contest, with Self citing the issue as a lower back situation that has been improving. He was unable to offer up any sort of timetable for Rice's return but is hopeful to have him back in practice soon. The 6-5 freshman was the No. 30-ranked prospect in the Class of 2022 and figures to play more of a rotational role while he adjusts to the college level.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Rice was a no-show during warmups for Kansas' exhibition game against Pittsburg State, as he is said to be dealing with an undisclosed injury, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star r...

Impact Rice was seen sitting on the bench in sweats while the rest of the team warmed up, signaling he won't be playing Thursday night. The details of his injury have not been revealed, as more will likely be disclosed following the conclusion of Thursday's contest.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 9 Kansas

Defending champion Kansas will have a new look, yet lands the No. 9 spot in our preseason rankings thanks to a ton of incoming talent.

OCTOBER 19, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 9 Kansas