Indiana basketball's roster got a serious boost over the weekend thanks to Mike Woodson's recruiting prowess. The latest addition? Myles Rice, a standout guard from Washington State who announced his commitment to IU on Instagram. This is big news, considering Rice's impressive track record. He was not only the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year but also made the first-team All-Pac-12, averaging a solid 14.8 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game this season. His stats speak for themselves, placing him in the top five in the Pac-12 for assists and steals.
Ranked as the No. 17 player in the transfer portal by On3.com, Rice's decision leaves Indiana with five open scholarships. But Woodson isn't stopping there. He's also eyeing other top talents, like Kanaan Carlyle from Stanford and Oumar Ballo from Arizona, both highly sought-after prospects.
Rice's journey to Indiana has been nothing short of inspirational. Hailing from Columbia, S.C., he faced Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which led to a redshirt season followed by medical redshirting. However, he bounced back stronger, becoming a leader for Washington State, leading them to their best season in years and their first NCAA tournament appearance in over a decade.
His resilience and determination are evident in his story. After enduring rigorous chemotherapy sessions every two weeks for hours on end, Rice finally got the news he was in remission in June 2023. His response? Back to the gym the very next day. Former WSU coach Kyle Smith, now at Stanford, praised Rice's leadership and likened his style to NBA veteran Patty Mills, emphasizing their shared fearlessness and continuous improvement.
With Rice's commitment, Indiana basketball is looking stronger than ever, and fans can't wait to see him hit the court in the iconic Hoosiers jersey.
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