The Rice Owls men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Rice University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in Conference USA. They previously participated in the Southwest Conference (1914-1996) and the Western Athletic Conference (1996-2005).
The Owls play their home games in Tudor Fieldhouse, which they have called home since 1950. Previously known as Rice Gymnasium, it was renamed in honor of Rice alum Bobby Tudor, who spearheaded the 2008 renovation of the facility with a multimillion-dollar donation. The court is designated "Autry Court" in memory of Mrs. James L. Autry. Her husband James Lockhart Autry was a descendant of Micajah Autry, who was a hero of the Battle of the Alamo. Her daughter, Mrs. Edward W. Kelley, made a generous donation to the gymnasium building fund in honor of her late mother, an ardent supporter of Rice.
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Coaches
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Postseason history
NCAA Tournament results
The Owls have appeared in four NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 2-5.
NIT results
The Owls have appeared in five National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 1-6.
CIT results
The Owls have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 2-1.
CBI results
The Owls have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI). Their record is 1-1.
Roster
Players of note
Owls in the NBA
Former players
- Morris Almond (2007-09)
- Ken Austin (1983-84)
- Bill Closs (1949-52)
- Brock Gillespie (2006-07)
- Mike Harris (2008-10)
- Bill Henry (1948-50)
- Bob Kinney (1949-50)
- Ricky Pierce (1982-97)
- Brent Scott (1996-97)
- Mike Wilks (2002-09)
Retired jerseys
Rice University has retired six jerseys.
References
External links
- Official site
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