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Kansas basketball: Three reasons why MJ Rice should not transfer

By Joshua Schulman

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 04: MJ Rice #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks drives around Marcus Carr #5 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Moody Center on March 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 04: MJ Rice #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks drives around Marcus Carr #5 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Moody Center on March 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images) /
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1. MJ Rice’s path to playing time is wide open for 2023-24.

That is not to say that Rice will immediately capture the role as the team’s two-guard, but now would be the time if he should ever become an integral part of the Kansas basketball team. With Jalen Wilson, Kevin McCullar, and Gradey Dick headed for the NBA, a spot has opened up for Rice to flourish.

Although Elmarko Jackson might pose a threat to be the two-guard for Kansas, Rice’s game is flexible. He could be a useful wing that works alongside the other point guards. After all, Bill Self is fond of lineups that consist of four shooters and one big man.

Barring a significant transfer this off-season, Rice will be in the conversation to start if he stays. He is guaranteed a more prominent role in the lineup, and could easily see 20+ minutes per game.

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