NCAA Basketball: Top 10 players to wear jersey No. 12 in 2023-24 season
By Joey Loose
![Apr 8, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) reacts after a play against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Apr 8, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) reacts after a play against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7129,h_4010,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01hz6eewhz2x94zd7wcy.jpg)
8. Max Rice (Boise State)
Considering his father has been head coach since 2010, it’s perhaps not shocking that Rice spent the last five seasons playing a valuable rose at Boise State. In actuality, he was a bench piece his first three years for the Broncos, though Rice certainly took a massive step forward in recent seasons. In fact, he was vital to postseason success for Boise State in his two years as a starter.
The fifth-year senior did great in the Broncos’ backcourt, averaging 12.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, though his shooting numbers took a slight step back from career-highs the previous season. Nevertheless he was part of a strong offense that got Boise State to the NCAA Tournament yet again. Rice just missed out on All-MWC honors but clearly was important as a shooter for this team.
After three 20-point efforts in nonconference play, Rice saved some of his best basketball for when it mattered down the stretch. He had a monumental 35-point performance in a great road win at New Mexico in late January and would prove valuable in other conference wins, including the regular season finale at San Diego State. Rice was always a threat from outside the arc and his impact will certainly be missed both on and off the court for the Broncos.