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Virginia Tech basketball: Freshman guard Rodney Rice to play Wednesday

The Virginia Tech basketball team is finally receiving some good news. Head coach Mike Young confirmed Monday that freshman guard Rodney Rice would make his college debut Wednesday night vs. Syracuse.

#Hokies coach Mike Young said freshman Rodney Rice will make his debut against Syracuse: "We've been given the go ahead. Expect him to play on Wednesday"

— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) January 9, 2023

After weeks of saying Rice was close to a return from a preseason ankle injury, he finally received clearance to return. And his debut couldn’t come at a better time for the Hokies, who have lost four consecutive games.