MJ Rice

OVERVIEW
Entered the transfer portal following the 2022-23 season … Described as a big-time scorer who has a strong, mature body and is explosive … A 2022 McDonald’s All-American.

2022-23 (FRESHMAN)
Played in 23 games, including 11 Big 12 contests … Averaged 7.6 minutes per game … Finished the year with 51 points, 24 rebounds, seven steals and two blocks … In his KU debut versus North Dakota State (11/10), he scored 10 points with four rebounds … Recorded a career high 19 points versus Texas Southern (11/28).

HIGH SCHOOL
Played his senior season at Prolific Prep in Napa, California, for coach Billy McKnight … Averaged 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 2021-22 … Started his high school career at Durham (N.C) Academy, then moved to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia in 2020-21 before transferring to Prolific Prep … Averaged 23.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists a game his junior season at Oak Hill Academy … Ended prep career ranked No. 28 by Rivals.com, No. 29 by 247Sports.com and No. 30 by ESPN100 … He chose Kansas over many power-five schools and also considered playing in the NBA G League.

PERSONAL
Full name is Marquise Jacari Rice … Born in Henderson, N.C. … Father is Quentin Rice and godmother is Essie Hughey … Is the third in age of siblings – Quentin, Kwesi, Ethan and Jaxon … Father played professional basketball overseas and oldest brother, Quentin, played basketball in college … Hobbies include relaxing, listening to music, chilling with close friends, cooking breakfast foods, fishing and coloring … Communication studies major.