Sir'Jabari Rice explained

Sir'Jabari Rice
Position:	Shooting guard
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	4
Weight Lbs:	180
League:	LNB
Team:	Metros de Santiago
Birth Date:	28 December 1998
Birth Place:	Houston, Texas, U.S.
High School:	Thurgood Marshall (Missouri City, Texas)
College:	New Mexico State (2018–2022) Texas (2022–2023)
Draft Year:	2023
Career Start:	2023
Years1:	2023–2024
Team1:	Austin Spurs
Years2:	2024–present
Team2:	Metros de Santiago
Highlights:	First-team All-WAC (2020) Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2023) 2× Second-team All-WAC (2021, 2022) Third-team All-Big 12 (2023) Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year (2023)

Sir'Jabari Prince Rice (born December 28, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Metros de Santiago of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (LNB). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns and New Mexico State Aggies.

High school career

Rice grew up playing football and did not play organized basketball until his sophomore year in high school. He attended Thurgood Marshall High School in Missouri City, Texas, joining the varsity basketball team in his junior season, after a year at the junior varsity level. As a senior, Rice helped his team reach the Class 5A state title game.^[1] He committed to play college basketball for New Mexico State, with UMass being the only other program to offer him a scholarship.^[2]

College career

Rice redshirted his first season with New Mexico State to build strength and improve his diet and skills.^[2] After coming off the bench as a freshman, he averaged 12.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game and was named first-team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in his sophomore season.^[3] As a junior, Rice averaged 13.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, earning second-team All-WAC honors. In his senior season, he averaged 11.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, repeating as a second-team All-WAC selection.^[4] Rice transferred to Texas as a graduate student. He was one of the team's key players despite mostly coming off the bench, and was named third-team All-Big 12 and Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year.^[5]

Professional career

Austin Spurs (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Rice signed a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs on July 5, 2023.^[6] However, he was waived on December 14, after playing four games with the Austin Spurs.^[7] Two days later, he re-joined Austin.^[8]

Metros de Santiago (2024–present)

On June 10, 2024, Rice signed with the Metros de Santiago of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.^[9]

External links

• New Mexico State Aggies bio
• Texas Longhorns bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Moore . CJ . March 22, 2023 . Texas took a shot on Sir’Jabari Rice, who has proven to be invaluable this season . March 23, 2023 . The Athletic.
2. Web site: Moyle . Nick . March 9, 2023 . Sixth man Sir'Jabari Rice found the perfect fit at Texas . March 23, 2023 . Houston Chronicle.
3. Web site: Eberts . Wescott . April 19, 2022 . Texas lands New Mexico State G transfer Sir’Jabari Rice . March 23, 2023 . Burnt Orange Nation.
4. Web site: Wells . Justin . April 26, 2022 . Texas Men’s Basketball signs Sir’Jabari Rice . March 23, 2023 . On3.
5. Web site: Criswell . Josh . March 23, 2023 . Transferring to UT has been 'a blessing' for Sir’Jabari Rice . March 23, 2023 . Houston Chronicle.
6. Web site: Alex. Garcia. SPURS SIGN SIR’JABARI RICE ON A TWO-WAY CONTRACT. NBA.com. July 5, 2023. November 5, 2023.
7. Web site: Alex. Garcia. Spurs Sign David Duke Jr. to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. December 14, 2023. December 14, 2023.
8. Web site: 2023-2024 Austin Spurs Transaction History. RealGM.com. December 17, 2023.
9. Web site: Metros de Santiago anuncian contratación de Sir’Jabari Rice. Metros.com.do. June 10, 2024. June 13, 2024. Spanish.