2022 Recruiting: Rodney Rice

[Huskyforlife]

Been awhile since I've seen us connected to him. Really liked his game when watching Hawkins. This might be Murray's first project.

 

[Ajs120102]

let’s see what Luke can do

 

[Storrs South]

let’s see what Luke can do

FWIW pretty sure there was a Rice to Louisville CB on 247 back in February but it has since been removed

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Tweet from Rodney Rice, posted by @navery12 in the Luke Murray thread this morning.
I read somewhere (Rivals?) that he's recently been hearing more from UConn. I suppose this is why.

Luke Murray Hired as Assistant Coach

Hahahaha true. Husky99 heard the staff wanted this big time and envision an uptick in recruited talent. See now that’s quality stuff. You’re just one pizza chain endorsement from greatness.

the-boneyard.com

From his Rivals page. (EDIT: I now see this was posted earlier in the Murray thread by @AntG168)

 

[ConnEd]

I believe in today's game you need shooters for the perimeter, and he looks like that and more. And I like that nothing in the video that Hans posted looks forced. But there's a lot of overlap here with Corey Floyd. No? Or am I missing something?

 

[Hoophound]

The more overlap with Corey Floyd the better. I’d like 3 of him.

 

[WestHartHusk]

Seems to have a low release and hitch...shades of Ajax.

 

[bendm]

The more overlap with Corey Floyd the better. I’d like 3 of him.

my ideal lineup is:
CG
CG
W
Stretch
Stretch

2 CGs that can play on or off ball and shoot (eg floyd)
a 3 and D wing (eg hawk)
2 stretch bigs that can rebound and block shots (eg samson)

 

[CallMeBruce]

I believe in today's game you need shooters for the perimeter, and he looks like that and more. And I like that nothing in the video that Hans posted looks forced. But there's a lot of overlap here with Corey Floyd. No? Or am I missing something?

The really nice thing about starting your class off with a guy like Floyd is that you can bring in anyone else you want without making him redundant because he can play three positions.

 

[husky429]

Seems to have a low release and hitch...shades of Ajax.

Not even close.

 

[UconnU]

We should offer his 4 star teammate Tyrell Ward he’s a good system fit and really sticks out on tape

 

[Hoophound]

my ideal lineup is:
CG
CG
W
Stretch
Stretch

2 CGs that can play on or off ball and shoot (eg floyd)
a 3 and D wing (eg hawk)
2 stretch bigs that can rebound and block shots (eg samson)

That’s ideal for me, as long as one or more combo guards is an exceptional ball handler and decision maker. The primary ball handler needs to have the ball on a string or we will struggle against great teams.

I think Diggins will have us all thrilled with having a pure PG again. If he can get in the gym and become a deadly shooter, he will be an absolute beast. I think what you really want in a perfect world is a pure point that can shoot the lights out alongside a combo guard that can really handle the ball.

 

[bendm]

as long as one or more combo guards is an exceptional ball handler and decision maker.

both, of course

 

[navery12]

 

[husky429]

Hey look, Weingarten lying about a kids ranking again. Highest I see him ranked anywhere is 65.

 

[DayDayTFS]

Hey look, Weingarten lying about a kids ranking again. Highest I see him ranked anywhere is 65.

Who cares if we want him and we get a visit

 

[Huskyforlife]

Hey look, Weingarten lying about a kids ranking again. Highest I see him ranked anywhere is 65.

Awhile ago he said his rankings were based on a personal ranking he would release eventually. I'm not sure if he ever did though.

 

[BGesus4]

Awhile ago he said his rankings were based on a personal ranking he would release eventually. I'm not sure if he ever did though.

Lol that’s awesome. His personal ranking system allows for 100 ppl in the top 50.

 

[UconnU]

Very high BB IQ. He is the type of player you win games with.

 

[Umami Zen]

No question the recent increased UConn interest by RR has been influenced by Murray.. Will be interesting to see if the Louisville interest begins to fade(on his part) now that Murray is here or if it continues to be legit.

Shooters/scorers with profiles like CJ/Rice/Denver A/J Hawk/Karaban are going to love playin' with Sool. He'll be leading the BE in assists before he leaves Storrs.

 

[HuskyHawk]

The really nice thing about starting your class off with a guy like Floyd is that you can bring in anyone else you want without making him redundant because he can play three positions.

Especially the way Hurley wants to play. Guards who can shoot aren't going to ride the pine unless the won't play defense.

 

[Mr. French]

No question the recent increased UConn interest by RR has been influenced by Murray.. Will be interesting to see if the Louisville interest begins to fade(on his part) now that Murray is here or if it continues to be legit.

Shooters/scorers with profiles like CJ/Rice/Denver A/J Hawk/Karaban are going to love playin' with Sool. He'll be leading the BE in assists before he leaves Storrs.

Not in the flashy sense, but I think I’m as excited about Diggins as any recruit in a long time.

I was super hyped about Adams but I think Sool is exactly the type of PG we have needed for awhile. Great feel for the game, infectious personality and tons of skill.

I just have that feeling I’m going to absolutely love him.

 

[Umami Zen]

Not in the flashy sense, but I think I’m as excited about Diggins as any recruit in a long time.

I was super hyped about Adams but I think Sool is exactly the type of PG we have needed for awhile. Great feel for the game, infectious personality and tons of skill.

I just have that feeling I’m going to absolutely love him.

Got that KEA vibe about him.. His court vision and passing is off the charts.

 

[navery12]

 

[rollskies]

Surprised Indiana isn’t on the list, I always thought they had been in on him pretty hard