(04-04-2014 09:46 AM)I45owl Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 12:16 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  A graduate of Garland HS near Dallas, he transferred to Rice from Walla Walla (Wash.) Community College.

I never knew he was a transfer. I know he was back in school a couple of years ago. Has anyone heard if he finished with his degree?

Yep, he graduated in 2012.

(04-04-2014 10:16 AM)westsidewolf1989 Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 09:46 AM)I45owl Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 12:16 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  A graduate of Garland HS near Dallas, he transferred to Rice from Walla Walla (Wash.) Community College.

I never knew he was a transfer. I know he was back in school a couple of years ago. Has anyone heard if he finished with his degree?

Yep, he graduated in 2012.

There was a video about his going back to school and some reactions from students.

(04-04-2014 04:13 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 10:16 AM)westsidewolf1989 Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 09:46 AM)I45owl Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 12:16 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  A graduate of Garland HS near Dallas, he transferred to Rice from Walla Walla (Wash.) Community College.

I never knew he was a transfer. I know he was back in school a couple of years ago. Has anyone heard if he finished with his degree?

Yep, he graduated in 2012.

There was a video about his going back to school and some reactions from students.

Here's a link to the rice.edu article and video about Ricky returning to school for his final semester: http://news.rice.edu/2012/02/17/rice-bas...sh-degree/

And here's a riceowls.com story about Ricky and the 2012 graduation experience of 100 other student athletes, including two baseball players who'd come back and woman tennis player who was at the NCAAs instead: http://www.riceowls.com/genrel/051212aaa.html

(04-04-2014 10:16 AM)westsidewolf1989 Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 09:46 AM)I45owl Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 12:16 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  A graduate of Garland HS near Dallas, he transferred to Rice from Walla Walla (Wash.) Community College.

I never knew he was a transfer. I know he was back in school a couple of years ago. Has anyone heard if he finished with his degree?

Yep, he graduated in 2012.

Ricky is a once Ina generation player. If I remember correctly, he signed with au. Washington out of HS, was sent to JC either to work on his grades or to wait for a roster spot without burning a scholarship year.

With him, WW, and Bobby Tudor, I thought Schuler had the team turned around. We had two signature wins....

NC State to win the Rainbow tournament...

First win ever over Houston.

We had a signature loss to Texas and the infamous 10 point play. I thought "circus" night was going to be the beginning of an ongoing rivalry with Autry always sold out... boy was I wrong.

Unfortunately, best season was about 0.500 and no post season.

Schuler then left to join Larry Brown as an Assistant with the Trailblazers.


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Wasn't the clown game pre Ricky? Schuler leaving was a lot like Fred leaving, suitts just couldnt keep it going.....

(04-04-2014 08:19 AM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 05:59 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  I'm not sure if I'd put Pierce in as a transfer. It seems different to get a Juco guy than a transfer from a four-year school. It's so rare for us to get Jucos in basketball (although Ramljak was one) that it's not even something I expect.

so was Mike Girardi who IIRC came from Merced JC.

Best Central California JC basketball transfer.....only second best Central California JC transfer overall

He did attend BYU out of HS and then transferred to Oregon before going to Merced JC and then Rice

Ya gotta love our new coach's confidence and enthusiasm. Just posted on tweeter...

Quote:Mike Rhoades‏@CoachRhoades·5 mins
The buzz at Final Four is The Rice Owls!!! We are going after this!

(04-05-2014 01:54 PM)texowl2 Wrote:  Wasn't the clown game pre Ricky? Schuler leaving was a lot like Fred leaving, suitts just couldnt keep it going.....

You are right... clown night was Schuler's first year...

Anyone remember Tank Jackson and especially Allan Miller?

Schuler's departure was disastrous to the program.

While I think we would have outright won the SWC if Fred had not taken the Duke job, Ken did have multiple years of success and in 1994 coached us to victory over Texas.


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I remember Reynolds. Post his playing days, he ended up working for the same organization I did, although in very different areas.

http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-all-state...ory?page=1

We have a visit next weekend from a four-time all-state selection in Pennsylvania - Muhammad Ali-Abdur Rahkman. He's a 3-star recruit who scored 2,136 points in his prep career. He's 6-4 but I don't know if he's a guard or a forward.

(04-05-2014 09:14 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-all-state...ory?page=1

We have a visit next weekend from a four-time all-state selection in Pennsylvania - Muhammad Ali-Abdur Rahkman. He's a 3-star recruit who scored 2,136 points in his prep career. He's 6-4 but I don't know if he's a guard or a forward.

Excellent

He's listed as a guard in the recruiting circles. He had an offer from VCU, among other mid-majors.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basket...ur-rahkman

Wow

Quote:Tamir Jackson ‏@popIITT 13m
I hope young Muhammad enjoyed his visit at Rice this weekend great player to help turn the program around