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USC loses Rodney Rice to season-ending surgery

The USC Trojans were dealt a major blow on Wednesday when it was revealed that starting guard Rodney Rice would miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to season-ending surgery for a shoulder injury, as per Ryan Kartje of The LA Times.

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USC basketball’s Rodney Rice could miss rest of season with shoulder injury

The USC Trojans are having a strong start to the 2025-26 college basketball season, with 10 wins in their first 11 games. However, USC basketball is not

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 21

USC Basketball's Triple Overtime Win Highlighted By Rising Transfer Star

The USC Trojans men's basketball team defeated the Troy Trojans in arguably one of the most thrilling games in this still very early college basketball season.

College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / November 15

USC Trojans Basketball Transfer Breaks Out Against Illinois State

The USC Trojans men's basketball team defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 87-67 on Friday night in the Hall of Fame Series at the Intuit Dome. Through three games this season, the Trojans have seen several impactful performances from their talented offseason transfer class.

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Jamir Watkins Transfer Portal: Arkansas and Kentucky Could Enter Bidding War For FSU Guard

Jamir Watkins is weighing his professional future after declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft and entering the transfer portal with a “do not contact” tag. But if he returns to college, Arkansas has emerged as the frontrunner to land the versatile 6’7″ forward.

College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / May 5

USC Trojans Basketball Stacking Depth In Transfer Portal: Rodney Rice, Jordan Marsh

The USC Trojans have added another pickup through the transfer portal with the addition of UNC-Asheville guard Jordan Marsh. He is the eighth player the Trojans have brought in through the transfer portal as USC coach Eric Musselman looks to fill out the roster in his second season at the helm.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / April 25

Way-Too-Early 2025-26 Best in West Hoops Power Rankings

The portal has officially closed for now, and the time is ripe for a Way-Too-Early Power Ranking for the 2025-26 season. Several key players in the West still face NBA decisions that will undoubtedly change the outlook on their respective schools.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Big Ten Program Reportedly Spent Around $3 Million for Top Transfer

The transfer portal is changing college basketball, and the USC Trojans just made one of the biggest moves of the offseason. The Trojans secured former Maryland guard Rodney Rice in a deal reportedly worth around $3 million, according to CBS Sports, an eye-popping number for a player switching schools.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 22

Reports: Ex-Maryland G Rodney Rice transferring to USC

Former Maryland guard Rodney Rice is transferring to Southern California, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. Rice chose the Trojans over Tennessee.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / April 22

Former Maryland star Rodney Rice commits to USC, Derik Queen reacts

The long wait is officially over. Although some within the Maryland fanbase were hoping that Rodney Rice would withdrawal his name from the portal and remain in College Park, that hope vanished on Tuesday.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Rodney Rice Announces Transfer Decision

After reportedly being down to three schools, a star Maryland guard has announced his transfer decision. On Tuesday, Rodney Rice committed to the USC Trojans for next season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Gonzaga's top Transfer Portal Target Announces Commitment Decision

Rodney Rice, one of the top guards available in the transfer portal and a priority target for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, has officially committed to the USC Trojans. Rice began his college career at Virginia Tech, but most recently played at Maryland before deciding to enter the portal for a fresh start.

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College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 15

Rodney Rice Deciding Between Three Schools

As we move through April, the transfer portal continues to bring excitement to the college basketball world. Breakout star and former Maryland and Virginia Tech guard Rodney Rice entered the portal almost two weeks ago and is slowly coming to a decision.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / April 14

Maryland Basketball: Rodney Rice announces another in-person visit

Rodney Rice recently announced a top six in the new transfer portal era. Rice had previously taken in-person visits to both Villanova and Tennesee, but it appears the sharpshooter has another school in mind.

College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / April 11

USC Trojans Transfer Portal: Maryland Transfer Rodney Rice To Sign With USC?

The USC Trojans' 2025 basketball transfer portal class is desperate for a boost, but they may find some help in Maryland transfer guard Rodney Rice. Recently, Rice listed six programs he’s considering on social media: Maryland, Villanova, Tennessee, Auburn, Gonzaga, and USC.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Gonzaga's Top Transfer Portal Target Announces Top Six

One of the most sought-after players in the college basketball transfer portal, Rodney Rice, has narrowed his recruitment to six schools. The former Maryland guard is considering Gonzaga, Villanova, Tennessee, Auburn, USC, and a potential return to College Park.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / April 10

Rodney Rice announces top-six schools, includes Maryland basketball

Maryland men's basketball guard Rodney Rice appears to be nearing a decision. The talented sharpshooter went into the transfer portal after Kevin Willard left College Park for Villanova.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / April 9

Maryland basketball: Rodney Rice has Zoom call with two other teams

The path of Rodney Rice staying at Maryland continues to get smaller and smaller. Not ony did the 3-point specialist lock in visits to Villanova and Tennessee, but according to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, the former Terrapin completed a Zoom call with USC and will hold one with Gonzaga on Thursday.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Kentucky Wildcats Show Interest in Rodney Rice Amid Maryland Departure

With the Maryland men’s basketball program in a state of flux following a coaching change, multiple players have entered the transfer portal in search of stability and opportunity.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / April 2

Maryland's Rodney Rice Enters Portal, Draws UW Contact

On the second day of the new year, Rodney Rice came through Alaska Airlines Arena with the Maryland Terrapins and left with a 75-69 upset loss to Danny Sprinkle's University of Washington basketball team.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 15

Berth in Big Ten title game at stake as No. 11 Maryland, No. 22 Michigan clash

Maryland's Rodney Rice acknowledged he felt motivated going into the Big Ten Conference tournament quarterfinals Friday night against Illinois because he was left off the all-conference teams.

College Basketball News / DC Sports King / March 15

Rodney Rice pops up from injury to continue three-point shooting spree

After getting left off the All-Big Ten team, Maryland sophomore guard Rodney Rice took out his frustration on Illinois Friday in the Big Ten Tournament.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14

No. 11 Maryland blasts No. 24 Illinois to advance to Big Ten semis

Rodney Rice scored 18 of his game-high 26 points in the first nine minutes Friday night and No. 2 Maryland emphatically advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament by routing 7th-seeded Illinois 88-65 in Indianapolis.

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Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / March 11

Maryland Basketball: Rodney Rice snubbed from Big Ten honors

While four of Maryland's "Crab Five" took home Big Ten honors on Tuesday, there was one name that was glaringly absent: Rodney Rice. The transfer from Virginia Tech has been one of the biggest contributors for the Terps this season, averaging 13.2 points per game and routinely hitting big time shots in big time moments.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 5

Maryland wrecks Michigan's Big Ten hopes with upset road win

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Watch: Michigan State wins game on half-court shot

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 8, 2024

Rodney Rice gets Maryland rolling past Mount St. Mary's

Rodney Rice poured in a career-high 28 points off the bench on Friday as Maryland routed Mount St. Mary's 86-52 in College Park, Md. Rice finished 10-of-14 from the field, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range, and grabbed five rebounds.