https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/main.html The Houston Roundball Review provides news and info of Rice Owls men's basketball Tue, 02 Jun 2025 13:09:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2026/6/02_Rice_MBB_signs_five_for_2026-27.html Rice men's basketball coach Rob Lanier has announced additions to his signing class for the 2026-27 season. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/9/25_Rice_MBB_announces_American_Conference_schedule.html Game times and television selections will be announced at a later date. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:07:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/7/25_Rice_MBB_to_take_European_trip.html The Rice men's basketball team will begin the 2025-26 season early when it takes an eight day trip to Belgium and France in August, head coach Rob Lanier announced. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/7/24_Rice_MBB_announces_2025-26_nonconference_schedule.html Thirteen games, including seven inside Tudor Fieldhouse, highlight the 2025-26 Rice Men's Basketball non-conference schedule. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:32:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/7/23_Rice_learns_American_Conference_MBB_opponents.html The league schedule will consist of 18 games. Teams will play six of its 12 conference opponents twice and the other six once – three at home and three on the road. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/1/06_Trae_Broadnax_named_AAC_Honorable_Mention.html For the week, Broadnax led Rice to a 2-0 record, its first 2-0 start to conference play since 2020-21. He averaged 10.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/11/25_Rice_Owls_MBB_Trae_Broadnax_named_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html For the week, Broadnax connected on 57.1% from the floor, 66.7% from three and 77.8% from the charity stripe. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/11/14_Rice_Owls_MBB_signs_three_for_2025-26.html Cam Carroll (Grand Prairie, Texas), Evan Cochran (Katy, Texas), and Bodey Howell (Meridian, Id.) have signed national letters of intent for the 2025-26 school year. Wed, 16 Sep 2024 14:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/10/16_Five_Rice_Owls_MBB_selected_for_national_tv.html Four Rice Owls Men's Basketball games will be nationally televised on ESPNU with another game slated for either ESPN2 or ESPNU. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:39:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/26_Rice_MBB_announces_AAC_schedule.html Tip-off times and television designations will be announced at a later date. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:59:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/09_Rice_Owls_announces_matchups_for_Nassau_Championship.html Rice opens the tournament on Nov. 29 against Hofstra at 6 p.m. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:03:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/8/23_Rice_Owls_Mens_Hoops_announces_non-conference_schedule_for_2024-25_season.html Thirteen games, including six inside Tudor Fieldhouse, highlight the 2024-25 Rice Men's Basketball non-conference schedule. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/8/20_Rice_Owls_add_transfer_Jacob_Dar.html In his 2 years at Emory & Henry, Dar averaged 13.4 points, and 4.9 rebounds while connecting on 45.1% from the field, 35.6% from three, and 77.3% from the free throw line. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/8/06_Travis_Evee_signs_pro_contract_with_KK_Mornar_Bar.html KK Mornar Bar is commonly referred to as Mornar Barsko zlato for sponsorship reasons Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/8/06_Rice_Mens_Hoops_to_face_Florida_State_at_Toyota_Center.html Tip-off time, ticket information, and broadcasting network will be announced at a later date. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/10/09_Max_Fiedler_named_AAC_Preseason_Second_Team.html As Second Team All-Conference USA selection, Fiedler was the first Division 1 player in the last 30 years to average at least 11.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists and connect on 73.5% from the floor. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/9/22_Rice_Owls_2023-24_schedule.html Three home games against 2022-23 postseason teams, including Final Four participant Florida Atlantic and NIT Champion North Texas, headline Rice’s Men’s Basketball’s inaugural American Athletic Conference schedule. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/8/23_Owls_announce_2023-24_nonconference_schedule.html Seven games against 2022-23 postseason teams, including nine that won at least 19 games, highlight Rice's 2023-24 nonconference schedule. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:13:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/8/03_Owls_to_face_trio_of_postseason_teams_in_Ball_Dawgs_Classic.html Of the six teams in the tournament, five participated in postseason play last year. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:14:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/7/20_Owls_learn_AAC_schedule_pairings_for_2023-24_season.html Every team in The American will play 18 league games, including five of its 13 conference opponents twice and the other eight once – four at home and four on the road. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:34:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/7/19_Owls_to_participate_in_Ball_Dawgs_Classic.html Of the six teams in the tournament, five participated in postseason play last year. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:48:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/19_Noah_Shelby_transfers_to_Rice.html Last season, Shelby saw action in 14 games, averaging 3.7 points. He scored a season-high 12 points, against Southern Miss -- where he made a season-high four three-pointers -- and also against Tennessee. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:37:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/19_Anthony_Selden_transfers_to_Rice.html Last season, Selden averaged 11.5 ppg and 4.4 rpg while shooting 48.3 percent from the floor. Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/15_Camp_Wagner_signs_with_Rice.html Wagner comes to Rice after spending last year at Link Prep Academy in Missouri, where he averaged 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:48:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/14_Sam_Alajiki_transfers_to_Rice.html Alajiki has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:14:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/3/14_Quincy_Olivari_named_to_USBWA_All-District_Team.html Olivari becomes the fifth Rice Owls player to earn the honor and the first since Arsalan Kazemi in 2012. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:14:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/3/14_Fiedler_and_Olivari_named_to_NABC_Second_Team_All-District.html This is the third time that Rice has placed two players on the team and the first since 2017. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/3/07_Four_Owls_earn_All-C-USA_honors.html Quincy Olivari and Max Fiedler have been named Second Team All-Conference USA. Travis Evee was named C-USA Honorable Mention and Mekhi Mason was named to the All-Freshman Team. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/2/20_Mekhi_Mason_named_C-USA_Freshman_of_the_Week.html He becomes just the third Owl to win the award four times in a season, joining Max Guercy and Marcus Evans. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:22:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/2/06_Mekhi_Mason_named_C-USA_Freshman_of_the_Week.html It is his Mason's third honor of the year, becoming the first Owl to win the award three times in a season since Marcus Evans in 2015-16. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:26:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/1/23_Max_Fiedler_named_C-USA_Player_of_the_Week.html Fiedler became the first Division I player in the last 10 years to have a 20-point triple-double while connecting on 85 percent of his shots from the field after posting a season-high 24 points on 85.7 percent shooting (12-14) against UTSA Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:31:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/1/02_Mekhi_Mason_named_C-USA_Freshman_of_the_Week.html It is his second honor of the year, becoming the first Owl to win the award twice in a season since Marcus Evans in 2015-16. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:31:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/12/19_Quincy_Olivari_named_C-USA_Player_of_the_Week.html Olivari averaged 26.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals across three games last week, leading Rice to a 2-1 record and helping the Owls extend their home non-conference winning streak to 10 games. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/12/05_Quincy_Olivari_named_C-USA_Player_of_the_Week.html Olivari led Rice to a pair of wins, averaging 28.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:17:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/11/28_Mekhi_Mason_named_C-USA_Freshman_of_the_Week.html Mason scored 25 points and added 3 assists in Rice's 76-67 win over Houston Christian. Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/11/12_Gabe_Warren_signs_NLI_with_Rice_mens_basketball.html Warren joins forward Keanu Dawes in the 2023-24 recruiting class, giving Rice the No. 48 class overall by 247 sports. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:13:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/11/09_Keanu_Dawes_signs_NLI_with_Rice_mens_basketball.html Dawes is ranked 7th in Greater Houston by RCSSports.com Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:03:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/10/20_Quincy_Olivari_named_to_Preseason_All-Conference_USA_Team.html Olivari saw action in 20 games, making 16 starts before missing the rest of the season with an injury. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:33:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/8/29_Rice_mens_hoops_announces_2022-23_schedule.html 18 home games, including a home non-conference tournament, highlight the 2022-23 Rice Men's Basketball schedule. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/8/25_Rice_mens_hoops_to_host_Owl_Invitational_featuring_Darius_Lee_Memorial_Classic.html The tournament will feature Rice, Georgia Southern, Houston Baptist, and Western Michigan. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:40:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/8/11_Rice_mens_basketball_hires_Russ_Pennell_as_asst_coach.html Pennell comes to Rice after spending the last two years working with the NBA on its Draft preparation and development. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/7/19_Seven_Rice_mens_basketball_players_named_to_NABC_Honors_Court.html The men's basketball team also earned the NABC's Team Academic Excellence Award for the ninth time in the last 10 years. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/7/07_Rice_mens_basketball_mourns_the_passing_of_Mike_Schuler.html Schuler coached the Owls from 1977-81. He coached 1,000-point scorers Ricky Pierce, Elbert Darden, and Bobby Tudor. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/7/01_Matt_Richardson_hired_as_Director_of_Operations.html Richardson joins the Owls after spending the last three seasons at UC-Irvine. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:53:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/6/21_Cullen_Neal_hired_as_video_coordinator.html Neal joins the Owls after spending last year as a Graduate Assistant at Nevada. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/6/15_Rice_to_join_The_American_for_2023-24_season.html Rice Athletics will enter a new chapter in its history on July 1, 2023, when the Owls officially join The American Athletic Conference. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/6/13_Brandon_Schoeneck_named_Rice_mens_basketball_strength_and_conditioning_coach.html Schoeneck comes to Rice after spending last year as the Director of Basketball Sports Performance at Cleveland State. Wed, 18 May 2022 06:21:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/5/17_Rice_adds_transfer_Alem_Huseinovic.html Huseinovic, 6'4", guard, comes to Rice after spending the last two seasons at Nevada. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:51:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/4/20_Rice_adds_transfer_Seryee_Lewis.html Lewis, 6'9" 230, forward, comes to Rice after spending the last two years at Kansas State. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:12:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/3/07_Carl_Pierre_and_Travis_Evee_earn_All-Conference_Honors.html Pierre and Evee lead Rice into this week's Conference USA Tournament. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:51:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/2/04_Rice_mens_hoops_to_host_Jarvis_Christian_Feb_8.html This marks the second meeting between the schools this year. Rice defeated the Bulldogs, 100-62, on December 4. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/1/28_Rice_mens_hoops_adds_home_game_vs_North_American_Univ.html The Owls will host North American University on Tuesday, February 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and will be streamed at CUSAtv. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/1/10_Rice's_Carl_Pierre_named_CUSA_Player_of_the_Week.html Pierre averaged 19.0 points and 9.0 rebounds while connecting on 57.7% from the field. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:03:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/11/11_Owls_announce_signing_three_to_NLIs.html Forward Andrew Akuchie and guards Mason Jones and Mekhi Mason all signed with the Owls for the 2022-23 athletic year. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/11/05_Owls_mens_hoops_2021-22_schedule.html Track the Owls' schedule throughout the 2021-22 season Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/10/29_Rice_Athletics_launches_capital_campaign.html Transformational fundraising effort will set foundation for new era of Rice Athletics Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/10/21_Fifteen_Rice_mens_hoops_games_to_be_shown_nationally_during_2021-22_season.html Rice will have eight games on ESPN+, three each on FloHoops and Stadium and one on CBS Sports Network. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/10/21_Quincy_Olivari_named_Preseason_All-CUSA_honoree.html Last season, Olivari led the team and was eighth in Conference USA with 16.3 points per game. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/10/21_Rice_accepts_invitation_to_join_The_American.html The invitation was extended after a vote of The American's presidents on Thursday. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:13:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/8/24_Owls_mens_hoops_announces_2021-22_C-USA_schedule.html The additional 18 conference games -- 9 home games, 9 road games -- complement the 13 non-conference games previously announced. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:28:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/8/20_Cavit_Ege_Havsa_signs_pro_contract_with_Besiktas_JK_in_Turkey.html Havsa has signed to play with Besiktas J.K. of the Turkish Basketball League Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/8/13_Owls_mens_hoops_announces_2021-22_nonconference_schedule.html A season-opening home date against College Basketball Invitational champion Pepperdine and road games at NCAA Final Four participant Houston and former Southwest Conference foe Texas highlight the Owls' non-conference schedule. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/7/29_Owls_mens_hoops_to_participate_in_Gulf_Coast_Showcase.html In addition to the Owls, other participants in the ninth edition of the event include Akron, Sun Belt champion Appalachian State, Delaware, Evansville, Fordham, Oakland and America East regular season champion Vermont. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/7/22_Scott_Pera_Greenlight_U.html Scott Pera: "We give our kids confidence. We obviously shoot a lot of threes. We play fast." Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/7/08_Scott_Pera_signs_contract_extension_through_2024.html During the 2020-21 season, Pera led the Owls to a 15-13 record, Rice's third winning season since 2005-06. He also led the Owls to back-to-back 15-win seasons for the first time since 2003-05. Mon, 03 May 2021 16:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/5/03_Rice_names_Troy_Hammel_video_coordinator.html Hammel spent last year as an Assistant Coach at Colorado Christian University. Prior to CCU, Hammel served as a graduate assistant at UC Riverside where he helped with player development, statistical organization and video breakdown while co-directing the team's summer camp. Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/4/03_Rice_mens_hoops_adds_grad_transfer_Carl_Pierre.html Pierre, a 6'4" guard, comes to Rice University after spending last four years at Massachusetts where he averaged 12.2 points per game and 2.7 rebounds per game while connecting on 38.4% from three-point distance. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/4/02_Rice_mens_hoops_adds_grad_transfer_Terrance_McBride.html McBride, a 6'2" guard, comes to Rice after attending Cornell the last four years where he averaged 7.2 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game and 2.5 assists per game through his first three years. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:04:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/09_Rice_in_C-USA_Mens_Basketball_Tournament.html Rice beat Southern Miss 61-52 in the opening round. Next, Rice will play Marshall on Wednesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. on ESPN+. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/09_Travis_Evee_named_C-USA_Newcomer_of_the_Year.html Evee becomes the first player in school history to earn the honor. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/08_Quincy_Olivari_named_Third_Team_All-Conference_USA.html Olivari becomes the first Owl to earn All-Conference honors since Marcus Evans and Egor Koulechov earned First Team honors in 2017. Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:12:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/06_Rice_versus_Southern_Miss_in_C-USA_Mens_Basketball_Tournament.html Rice will face USM Tuesday, March 9, at 7 p.m., on ESPN+. Rice swept the two-game series earlier this year. Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:00:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/02_Rice_adds_home_game_vs_OLL.html Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. and the game will be livestreamed at CUSAtv. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:48:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/18_Rice-Marshall_series_canceled.html The two-game series canceled due to COVID issues within the Owls' program. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:53:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/08_Quincy_Olivari_named_CUSA_Player_of_the_Week.html Olivari averaged 24.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while connecting on 47.1% from the floor, 47.6% from three and 87.5% from the free throw line. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:14:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/25_Owls_Feb_27_game_at_La_Tech_to_air_on_CBSSN.html It will be the Owls' second game this year on CBS Sports Network. Rice will play at WKU on February 13 at 5 p.m. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/04_Travis_Evee_named_CUSA_Co_Player_of_the_Week.html Evee averaged 23.0 points and 4.0 assists last week to help the Owls to a 2-0 record for the week Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/17_Rice_mens_hoops_adds_game_vs_New_Orleans.html Rice Men's Basketball Adds Home Game Versus New Orleans This Monday, Dec. 21; this matchup will be the first between the two teams Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/16_Rice_mens_hoops_game_vs_Incarnate_Word_postponed.html Rice-Incarnate Word Men's Basketball Dec. 21 Game Postponed; teams will look to reschedule the game later this season Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:40:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/10_Rice_mens_hoops_adds_home_game_vs_New_Mexico_to_schedule.html Rice Owls Men's Hoops Adds December 13th Home Game Versus New Mexico; this game will be the season opener for the Lobos. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:42:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/24_Thirteen_Rice_mens_hoops_games_to_be_broadcasted.html Thirteen Rice Owls Men's Hoops Games to Be Shown Nationally During 2020-21 Season Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:38:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/18_Rice_mens_hoops_Travis_Evee_immediately_eligible.html Rice Men's Basketball's Travis Evee Immediately Eligible for 2020-21 season Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:13:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/17_Rice_mens_hoops_announces_2020-21_schedule.html Rice Men's Basketball Announces 2020-21 Schedule Wed, 11 Nov 2020 18:47:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/11_Damion_McDowell_signs_NLI_to_Rice.html Rice Owls Men's Basketball Signs 6'6" Damion McDowell, Jr.; for his career, he is averaging 19 points, 15 rebounds and six assists per game Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/10/23_Riley_Abercrombie_granted_immediate_eligibility_by_NCAA_for_2020-21_season.html 6'9" Riley Abercrombie Immediately Eligible for Rice Men's Basketball Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:57:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/8/11_Elijah_Lawrence_commits_to_Rice.html 6'1" Elijah Lawrence commits to Rice Owls Men's Basketball Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/7/15_Harrison_Owen_named_to_NABC_Honors_Court.html For second straight year, Rice Owls Tim Harrison and Addison Owen Named to NABC Honors Court Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/7/06_Jaden_Geron_commits_to_Rice.html Rice Owls receive commitment from 6'8 Jaden Geron for 2021 Signing Class Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/7/03_Rice_announces_coaching_changes.html Rice Head Coach Scott Pera announced the promotions of Derek Glasser to Assistant Coach and Ryan Kapustka to Director of Basketball Operations, as well as the addition of Greg Howell as Video Coordinator Tue, 12 May 2020 21:34:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/5/12_Rice_adds_grad_transfer_Tre_Clark.html Tre Clark, 6'5 guard, announces he's transferring to Rice Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:24:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/30_Scott_Pera_We_want_guys_that_want_to_stay_here.html Rice Owls' Scott Pera: "We want guys that want to stay here. We'll continue to recruit that way." Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:21:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/27_Rice_adds_grad_transfer_Cavit_Ege_Havsa.html Rice Adds Grad Transfer Cavit Ege Havsa, 6'4 guard, from Utah Valley State. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:06:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/17_Rice_adds_juco_guard_Jake_Lieppert.html Rice Adds Junior College Transfer Jake Lieppert Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:06:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/15_Rice_adds_three_to_2020-2021_class.html Scott Pera announced the signing of Noah Hutchins and transfers Travis Evee and Riley Abercrombie. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 19:06:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/08_Travis_Evee_transfers_to_Rice.html VMI's Travis Evee transfers to Rice Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:22:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/3/29_Noah_Hutchins_commits_to_Rice.html Noah Hutchins announces commitment to Rice Owls Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:44:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/3/29_Trey_Murphy_III_Josh_Parrish_enter_NCAA_transfer_portal.html Rice's Trey Murphy III and Josh Parrish enter NCAA Transfer Portal Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:53:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/11/11_Trey_Murphy_III_named_CUSA_POW.html Rice sophomore Trey Murphy III Named C-USA Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2019-20 Season Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:58:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/21_Seventeen_Mens_Hoops_Games_to_be_livestreamed_in_2019-20.html 17 Rice Owls Men's Hoops Games to Be Livestreamed Nationally During 2019-20 Season Tue, 01 Oct 2019 07:55:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/1_Mylyjael_Poteat_commits_to_Rice.html 6'9, 250, Mylyjael Poteat announces his commitment to the Rice Owls Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:38:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/7/31_Rice_mens_basketball_announces_2019-2020_schedule.html Rice Owls Men's Basketball Releases 2019-'20 Schedule Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:18:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/7/17_Harrison_Owen_named_to_NABC_Honors_Court.html Rice duo Tim Harrison and Addison Owen Named to NABC Honors Court Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:40:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/6/17_Malik_Ondigo_transfers_to_Rice.html Rice Basketball Adds 6'10 Transfer Malik Ondigo Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:51:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/6/6_grad-transfer_Tommy_McCarthy_transfers_to_Rice.html Rice Basketball Adds Graduate Transfer Tommy McCarthy Fri, 24 May 2019 11:55:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/5/24_Vince_Alexander_joins_Rice_coaching_staff.html Vince Alexander Added to Rice Owls Men's Basketball Staff Fri, 10 May 2019 12:27:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/5/10_Rice_Owls_APR.html Rice Owls men's and women's basketball and NCAA's Academic Progress Rate (APR) Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:56:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/4/25_Rice_mens_hoops_participant_in_2019_Islands_of_Bahamas_Showcase.html Rice Men's Hoops 1 of 8 participants in 2019 Islands of the Bahamas Showcase Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:03:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/11_Chris_Mullins_CUSA_All_Frosh_Team.html Rice Owls' Chris Mullins named to Conference USA All-Freshman Team Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:33:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/2/25_Robert_Martin_CUSA_POW.html Rice Owls' Robert Martin named Conference USA Player of the Week Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/17_Rice_frosh_Mullins_CUSA_Player_of_the_Week.html Rice Owls' Chris Mullins named Conference USA Player of the Week Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:11:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/29_3_games_to_be_streamed_on_ESPN3.html Three Rice Owls Men's Hoops Games to Be Streamed on ESPN3 during '18-'19 season Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:20:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/16_Twelve_games_to_be_broadcast.html Twelve Rice Owls Men's Hoops Games to Be Broadcast During 2018-19 Season Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:00:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/9/26_Scott_Pera_exciting_young_group.html Scott Pera, Rice University's men's hoops head coach, speaks with The HRR about the first day of practice and the team's summer trip to Spain. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:00:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/9/17_Olivari_commits_to_Rice.html Quincy Olivari, 6'3" guard, commits to Rice University to hoop for Head Coach Scott Pera and the Rice Owls Tue, 24 Jul 2018 21:25:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/7/24_Rice_Owls_Prep_for_Spain_trip.html The Rice Owls continue preparing for their August trip to Spain. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:27:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/7/11_Rice_Owls_earn_NABC_Academic_Excellence_Award.html Rice Owls men's basketball team earns NABC Academic Excellence Award for sixth straight year. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:50:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/10/3011Dylan_Ennis.html Rice Owls' freshman Dylan Ennis says he's definitely a pass first point guard. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:25:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/10/3011Julian_DeBose.html Rice Owls' freshman guard Julian DeBose says choosing to attend Rice was an easy decision. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:03:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/10/3011Jarelle_Reischel.html Rice Owls' freshman forward Jarelle Reischel says the only stat that matters to him is getting the 'W'. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/10/2911Seth_Gearhart.html Rice Owls' freshman forward Seth Gearhart admits Houston's humidity took a while to get used to. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:38:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/10/122011Ben_Braun_at_C-USA_Media_Day.html Rice Owls' head coach Ben Braun at the 2011 C-USA Basketball Media Day. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:03:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/10/102011Kazemi_named_to_C-USA_preseason_1st_Team.html Rice Owls' Arsalan Kazemi named to Conference USA Preseason All-Conference First Team. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:33:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/9/222011Owls_announce_tv_games.html Rice Owls' announce 2011-2012 television games. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:38:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/9/09012011Owls_announce_schedule.html Rice Owls' head coach Ben Braun announces Owls' 2011-2012 basketball schedule. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:12:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/08312011Dejan_Kravic_to_transfer_to_Rice.html 6'11" Dejan Kravic decides to transfer from York University to the Rice Owls. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:02:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) http://www.thehrr.com/Rice_Owls/mens_basketball/2011-2012/08122011Braun_two-year_contract_extension.html Rice Owls head coach Ben Braun received a two-year contract extension through the 2016 season.