By the Numbers

-5th all time scoring leader (2,099 career points) 

All Time Scoring Leaders

1. Troy Bell - 2,632 points
2. Craig Smith - 2,349
3. Dana Barros - 2,342
4. Bill Curley - 2,102
5. Tyrese Rice -2,099

-3rd All Time in three-pointers made (247 career threes)

-3rd All Time in assists (594 career assists)

-2nd All Time in game played (132 games)

-Tied for 2nd All Time Highest single game scoring total (46 points- 3/1/08 vs UNC)

With the career of Boston College point guard Tyrese Rice coming to a close this past weekend, I thought it would be fitting to reflect on his career and the legacy he will leave here at BC. As a freshman, Rice provided a spark off the bench for one of the most talented BC squads ever. He helped the team reach the sweet 16 before a heartbreaking loss to Villanova. His sophomore year he teamed up with Jared Dudley to form a terrific inside-out combo, leading BC back into the Tournament. His junior season was a rebuilding year, but Rice was a one-man show, highlighted by a memorable 46 point scoring outburst in a near upset of North Carolina. His final year at the Heights was a surprising success, bringing a young squad back into the NCAA Tournament. Rice finished his career with 85 victories in 4 seasons.

The one thing we will all remember about Rice was his confidence. Rice had the kind of swagger that would drive opposing fans nuts, but in crunch time, there is nobody BC would rather have with the ball. Rice's knack for hitting clutch shots was amazing. He could drive and finish with a circus layup, or drain a step back three-pointer with equal pizzaz. Rice was a natural scorer, perhaps one of the best BC has seen (behind only Troy Bell). He was not always the "natural point guard" fans wanted to see, but he did what was necessary for the team. He took on many roles during his career, from 6th man his freshman year, to 20-point scorer his junior season, and in his final season he took a back seat and became more of a facilitator. While its true he struggled in his final few games, it is my hope he is remembered for the successes he and his teams have have during his career. I think Al Skinner summed it up best following the first round loss to USC:

So as we bid Rice farewell, let us wish #4 luck in his future professional career, and thank him for the effort he put forth while wearing the maroon and gold so proudly.

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