After the Big Ten released its men’s basketball all-conference teams this month at the conclusion of the regular season, Maryland’s Rodney Rice took exception to receiving no recognition despite being among the leaders in several important categories for the Terrapins and a major contributor to their resurgence.
The sophomore guard’s teammates were somewhat bewildered as well, having witnessed his dedication to the program he transferred to this past offseason for a fresh start near his hometown. Rice grew up in Clinton, Maryland, and was a standout high school player at DeMatha, a short drive from Maryland’s campus in College Park.