Former Nebraska guard Eli Rice, who played 17 games as a freshman and shot 37% from 3-point range, is transferring to Penn State for the 2024-25 college basketball season. Rice, the third player to transfer to Penn State this offseason, announced his decision on Instagram. He averaged 4.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 10 minutes per game at Nebraska, sustaining an ankle injury in January that caused him to miss the last 13 games of the season. Prior to Nebraska, Rice played at IMG Academy, averaging 19 points and 7 rebounds for the post-graduate team. His commitment adds to a roster refresh for Penn State under coach Mike Rhoades following a 16-17 season.

By the Numbers
  • Rice shot 41.3% from the field and 37% from 3-point range at Nebraska
  • Rhoades secured commitments from three transfers, including Rice, for his second team at Penn State
State of Play
  • Rice's commitment bolsters a Penn State roster that lost four players to the portal
  • Penn State went 16-17 in their first season under coach Mike Rhoades
Bottom Line

Eli Rice's transfer to Penn State reinforces the team's roster and adds depth for the upcoming season under coach Mike Rhoades.