Graduate guard averaged 17.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in UT’s two wins against AP Top 11 opponents.
IRVING, Texas — University of Texas graduate guard Sir'Jabari Rice has been named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Week, the league office announced Monday. This marks Rice's second career weekly league honor, as he previously claimed the accolade on Jan. 16.
Rice led Texas to a pair of impressive victories against AP Top 11 opponents this week, as the Longhorns defeated No. 11/11 Baylor (76-71) on Monday (Jan. 30) and won at No.