CHAMPAIGN — Illinois women’s basketball guard CeCe Rice is with her team every day, at practice and in games. She goes on road trips. She hangs out with her teammates.
But she can’t get on the court. Because of an injury.
Rice is out for the season after having surgery on her left foot on Dec. 8. She suffered an injury Nov. 17 against Memphis, eventually requiring surgery.
“We certainly miss her,” Illinois coach Matt Bollant said. “We miss her athleticism and what she brought to us.”
A year ago, a knee injury knocked Rice out of the lineup after 10 games.