Former Maryland guard Rodney Rice is transferring to Southern California, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. Rice chose the Trojans over Tennessee. USC didn't immediately release any news regarding Rice, but it did announce Tuesday that graduate transfer forward Keonte Jones has signed from nearby Cal State Northridge. Rice averaged 13.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 36 games (32 starts) in his one season at Maryland. He helped the Terrapins reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Maryland coach Kevin Willard took the Villanova post after the season but Rice apparently never strongly considered joining Willard.
Reports: Ex-Maryland G Rodney Rice transferring to USC
