Rice was Williams’ first non-Texas A&M addition after committing on April 6. The former Indiana point guard, listed at 6-foot-3, averaged 10.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game and shot 41.2% from the field, 32.5% from three and 81.8% from the free-throw line this past season. He played the 2023-24 season at Washington State, where he averaged 14.8 points, 3.8 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. The 2024 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year and Freshman All-American has an incredible story, beating Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Maryland announced the signing of Rice, who has two years of eligibility remaining, on Friday. He is from Columbia, South Carolina.
“Myles is a true point guard with a tremendous amount of toughness and leadership. His story thus far in college will eventually become a book. I have great admiration for him, his family, and their story. He has played at the highest level in the Big Ten and understands what it takes to compete and win at this level,” Williams said. “He has an unshakable will to lead, and his commitment to doing whatever is best for the team will have a significant impact on both sides of the ball. He’s the kind of player who will set the right tone, hold himself accountable, and demand the same from his teammates. We are thankful & excited he will be with us as we get started.”
