Rice Men’s Basketball Coach Rob Lanier has officially named Nelson Terroba as Assistant Coach at Rice, following his successful tenure at the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League and with the Texas Legends NBA G-League affiliate.

By the Numbers
  • Terroba led the Calgary Surge to a 12-8 record in their inaugural season.
  • During his time with the Texas Legends, five players signed NBA contracts.
State of Play
  • Nelson Terroba brings a wealth of coaching experience from various basketball leagues to his new role as Assistant Coach at Rice.
  • His successful track record includes playoff qualifications, defensive leadership, and nurturing players into NBA contracts.
Bottom Line

Nelson Terroba's appointment as Assistant Coach at Rice signifies a strategic move to leverage his proven coaching capabilities and player development expertise from his diverse experience in basketball leagues.