Power-wing upside with a bumpy college path
MJ Rice is a 6-foot-5, 215-pound guard/wing who brings explosive rim pressure, above-the-rim finishing, and short-burst scoring pop; in his NC State debut in the 2023 season, he scored 11 points in 11 minutes and grabbed 6 rebounds, flashing real two-way juice. He was a former five-star recruit and a top portal get, but his college story has been interrupted by a leave of absence and a later departure from NC State for personal reasons, so the big question is availability as much as talent. When locked in, he looks like a strong fit for teams wanting physicality, pace, and energy from the wing.
