Maryland Basketball: Rodney Rice contemplates future as Terrapin fans hold on to hope
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There's no question that the Maryland Basketball program will look significantly different in 2025-26 than it did in 2024-25. In addition to the departure of Kevin Willard and the arrival of Buzz Williams, the Terps are also replacing key contributors like Derik Queen, Julian Reese, Selton Miguel, and Ja'Kobi Gillespie.
With so much change, Maryland fans are holding on to hope that at least one key piece of last season's team will elect to remain in College Park - Rodney Rice.
Much like the rest of his teammates, Rice elected to enter his name into the transfer portal a week ago. And it should come as no surprise that he's drawing interest from some of the top programs in the country, including Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana.
But is it possible he could decide to remain at Maryland? Although it feels like a longshot, Rice has yet to make a decision - meaning he's clearly contemplating all of his options. On Saturday, Rice shared a message to his Twitter/X account that had Maryland fans pleading their case:
— Rodney Rice (@rodneyrice__) April 5, 2025
Terp Nation all behind you, legend status awaits 🏡🐢🏡🐢🏡 #StayHome pic.twitter.com/zOl4w3TOmG
— Terp Nation (@TerpArmy) April 5, 2025
U r loved here and feel good with Pharrel coming (great game against big boys from Mich in tourney) in and others we will be very good! Buzz solid and very genuine guy. Let’s make it happen Rodney!
— David (@david_benryso) April 5, 2025
Come back and you’re gonna be an absolute legend on campus. NIL will be soaring. Gonna be the Rice Uno jersey the second you announce back!
— Sidelines - Maryland 🐢 (@SSN_Maryland) April 5, 2025
Your career path at Maryland has you on track to go up in the rafters after this is all said and done. Don't let your former coach keep you hanging your jersey and cementing your legacy in your home state! I have no doubt when the time comes that you will deserve it!❤️🐢
— MarylandRecruitingClips (@MDRecruitClips) April 5, 2025
Rodney… we need you brother.
— Turtle Sports Network (@TurtleSportsNet) April 5, 2025
Given the fact that Rice is a hot commodity in the portal, fans should expect some sort of decision one way or the other soon. And if Buzz Williams thinks there's any shot at keeping Rice in College Park, it's safe to assume he's doing whatever he can in order to make that happen. In the meantime, Maryland fans continue to cross their fingers and hope that Rice decides to finish what he started as a Terrapin.
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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. In January of 2025, he took over as Publisher for Maryland On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.
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