RICE RICE MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Rob Lanier's Rice Owls enter conference play with a 5-6 record in American Athletic Conference competition, demonstrating inconsistency across their 11-15 overall ledger this season. Playing in Tudor Fieldhouse on Houston's west side, the program averages 74.7 points per game while allowing 74.9, reflecting a razor-thin margin in a defensive league where possessions determine outcomes. Rice's 8-7 home record contrasts sharply with their 3-8 away struggles, highlighting the advantage of playing in their 3,000-seat venue where student-athletes from the 8,880-student university compete under Lanier's direction.
The Owls field a 17-player roster in their winter campaign within the American Athletic Conference, operating from an institution founded in 1912 that competes at the Division I-FBS level. Rice's offensive execution remains balanced with their 74.7-point average, though defensive improvements would substantially boost their conference standing beyond the current 5-6 mark. Away from Tudor Fieldhouse, the team's 3-8 road record represents the primary impediment to tournament consideration, with point differential suggesting games remain winnable if execution tightens during the conference's final stretch.
KEY FACTS
| School | Rice University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | American Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Rice, Texas |
| Venue | Tudor Fieldhouse |
| Head Coach | Rob Lanier |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Andrew Akuchie | F |
| 23 | Nick Anderson | G |
| 10 | Cole Andrews-Heitz | G |
| 12 | Trae Broadnax | G |
| 1 | Cam Carroll | G |
| 21 | Evan Cochran | F |
| 8 | Eternity Eguagie | F |
| 32 | Stephen Giwa | C |
| 0 | Dallas Hobbs | G |
| 7 | Bodey Howell | G |
| 24 | Jimmy Oladokun Jr. | F |
| 14 | Presley Patterson | G |
| 3 | Trey Patterson | F |
| 30 | George Perkins | F |
| 11 | Aaron Powell | G |
| 2 | Jalen Smith | G |
| 5 | Jordan Williams | G |
SEASON RECORD
13-18
Overall
9-8
Home
4-10
Away
7-9
Conference
73.9 PPG / 74.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
ANALYTICS
-0.6
Pt Diff
W1
Streak
52.2%
SOS
#181
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4573
103.3
Adj O
104.9
Adj D
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Texas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Rice Men's Basketball compete in?
- Rice Rice Men's Basketball competes in the American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Rice play men's basketball home games?
- Rice Men's Basketball plays home games at Tudor Fieldhouse in Rice, TX.
- Who is the head coach of Rice Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Rice Rice Men's Basketball is Rob Lanier.
- When was Rice Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Rice Men's Basketball is not currently available.