Glen Rice is an American former professional basketball player who played as a small forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the first round, 4th overall pick in 1989 by the Miami Heat. Rice had a decorated 15 year career, being names three-time NBA All-Star and making 1,559 three-point field goals during those years.
He also won an NCAA championship and NBA championship during his collegiate and professional career. Rice donned the Number 41 jersey while at the University of Michigan, which was later retired during a ceremony at Michigan’s Crisler Arena.
Who is Glen Rice?
Glen Anthony Rice Sr. was born on May 28, 1967 in Jacksonville, Arkansas, United States. There is a lack of information about his birth parents and guardians if there by any as well as his childhood.
Rice attended Flint Northwestern High School for his education, before making his was to college at the University of Michigan, where he graduated in 1989.
During his collegiate years, he played basketball with the University of Michigan Wolverines for four seasons, that was from 1985 to 1989. In three of those four seasons, Rice was a starter and became the all-time leading scorer with 2,442 points in the school’s history.
Rice led the Wolverines to the 1989 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship, scoring an NCAA-record 184 points in tournament play, a record that still stands. At that tournament, he was subsequently named the ‘Most Outstanding Player’ and was a part of the Associated Press All-America second-team.
Rice began a senior season as a projected mid-first round selection. In the 1989 NBA draft, he was selected #4 overall by Miami Heat after his record breaking feat in the NCAA Tournament, which heightened his stakes.
He played for Miami Heat from 1989 to 1995 before switching lanes to Charlotte Hornets from 1995 to 1999. Other teams Rice played before retiring are Los Angeles Lakers (1999-2000), New York Knicks (2000-2001), Houston Rockets (2001-2003) and the Los Angeles Clippers (2003-2004).
During Rice’s professional playing days, he won several awards including NBA champion (2000), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1997), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1989), 2-time All-NBA — 1997 second team, 1998 third team, 3-time All-Star among a few others.
What is Glen Rice’s age, height and weight?
Glen Rice was born on May 28, 1967 in Jacksonville, Arkansas in the United States of America. He stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs in at 103 kilograms (228 pounds).
What is Glen Rice’s Nationality and Ethnicity?
Glen Rice is an American national. He is of African-American ethnicity.
What is Glen Rice’s profession?
Glen Rice is a former basketball player. At present, he is the owner of G-Force Fights, a Mixed Martial Arts fight promotion brand.
When did Glen Rice retire?
Glen Rice officially hanged his boots in 2004.
Is Glen Rice a Hall of Famer?
Glen Rice is not a Hall of Famer.
What happened to Glen Rice?
After retiring from NBA, Glen Rice took up roles as a scout and team ambassador for the Miami Heat. Subsequently, he works during the summer as a “shooting specialist: at Heat basketball camos. In most recent years,
Rice has taken up Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion as the owner of G-Force Fights which is based in Miami, Florida.
Who are Glen Rice’s Parent?
There is no information about his parents.
Does Glen Rice have siblings?
Yes, the former basketball player has two siblings, Daron Rice and Veronica Rice.
Who is Glen Rice married too?
Glen Rice is married to Tia Santoro. The couple tied the knot in 2016. Prior to marrying Tia, he was married to Cristina Fernandez Rice from 1997 to 2006.
Does Glen Rice have children?
Yes, Glen Rice has six children. They are Glen Rice Jr., G’mitri Rice, Brianna Rice, Giancarlo Rice, Giovanni Rice and Bella Rice.
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