Rayvonte Rice transferring

[DoubleJayAlum]

His mother announced that he needs a bigger stage to showcase his talent.

Oh she is one of those kind of mothers.......Too bad.

The dreaded Chicago mother syndrome.

[DUBulldog]

His mother announced that he needs a bigger stage to showcase his talent.

Oh she is one of those kind of mothers.......Too bad.

The dreaded Chicago mother syndrome.

??? Rice isn't from Chicago.

[mecha_bulldog]

So are the rumors that 3 students have requested a release true? If so does that mean they are only granting rice his release.

Rice is the third announced player to leave Drake early this offseason. The first two to leave were reserve guards, and they're probably not big losses (although Rice is certainly a big loss). There are rumors more players will leave, but those are just rumors right now.

[glm38]

The Bulldogs don't have an offense and Rice was the only returning player who could create his own shot. This team could be decent with a real coach, but most likely a Thursday night team again now.

Sorry Drake fans. Tough blow.

[Snaggletooth]

So are the rumors that 3 students have requested a release true? If so does that mean they are only granting rice his release.

Rice is the third announced player to leave Drake early this offseason. The first two to leave were reserve guards, and they're probably not big losses (although Rice is certainly a big loss). There are rumors more players will leave, but those are just rumors right now.

Well reserve guards are suppose to become starters at some point.

Where is Rice transferring to?

[DUBulldog]

So are the rumors that 3 students have requested a release true? If so does that mean they are only granting rice his release.

Rice is the third announced player to leave Drake early this offseason. The first two to leave were reserve guards, and they're probably not big losses (although Rice is certainly a big loss). There are rumors more players will leave, but those are just rumors right now.

Well reserve guards are suppose to become starters at some point.

Where is Rice transferring to?

Nobody knows for sure. I don't think Rayvonte knows, either. Everybody's first guess is Illinois.....Rice is from Champaign and always wanted to play for the hometown team, but they never offered. I've seen other people speculate Kansas State, because that's where Bruce Weber is now. That doesn't make sense to me.....Weber is the guy who didn't want him at Illinois; not sure he'd want him at K-State either.

I think his mom wants him to be somewhere where she can see all the games.

[Ace Dad]

Drake University gave him a chance to play basketball in a top 8 conference and he pays them back by transferring.

I hope he finds happiness.

I hope he gets his degree.

Mom Rice, young men should learn about loyalty early in their lives.

[Jet915]

I think Mom Rice cares more about $$$$$$

[TheShock]

Drake University gave him a chance to play basketball in a top 8 conference and he pays them back by transferring.

I hope he finds happiness.

I hope he gets his degree.

Mom Rice, young men should learn about loyalty early in their lives.

"Loyalty”? Unfortunately it’s a term of the past. I'm very disappointed to hear this news. IMO, there's simply too many transfers every year.

Players should make a commitment and learn to keep it. I understand there are some good reasons to seek a transfer like a coaching change, however, too many players decide the grass is greener somewhere else. They’re likely to be ‘job jumpers’ in the future.

I’m too lazy to do the research, but it would be interesting to see a 10-year graph on player transfers. Surely the line would be trending up?

[Khan4Cats]

If the kid wants to transfer for family reasons so be it. No one in the Valley should question loyalty or commitment over family concerns. We should just accept it and move on. Best of luck to him.