Senior guard Kevin-David Rice ("KDR") announced
Sunday that he had committed to play college basketball next season at Delta
College. “I love the brotherhood and family atmosphere in the Delta program," said Rice.
"They have a great coach who truly cares about his players.”
That coach is Carlos McMath. He commented, "I've been watching Kevin-David play since he was in 8th grade playing for The Family. Evaluating him from then to now, the thing that has always stuck out about him is his maturity and IQ for the game, and his intangibles that are needed to be successful on and off the court." McMath continued, "On the court he is a versatile guard that can score from all three levels with efficiency. Here at Delta, we play positionless basketball, but if we are looking at him in a traditional sense, he would play both guard spots with more time at point guard as of now."
Grand Blanc Head Coach Mike Thomas thinks added, “Kevin has been an amazing leader for us both on and off the court, and his talent is undeniable.”
Rice used that talent to lead the Bobcats in scoring each of the last two seasons, averaging over 14 points per game. Some of KDR’s best performances though were when the Bobcats played under the brightest lights on the biggest stages.
Grand Blanc Head Coach Mike Thomas thinks added, “Kevin has been an amazing leader for us both on and off the court, and his talent is undeniable.”
Rice used that talent to lead the Bobcats in scoring each of the last two seasons, averaging over 14 points per game. Some of KDR’s best performances though were when the Bobcats played under the brightest lights on the biggest stages.
Grand Blanc’s final game of the regular
season this year was also its most anticipated. Played in front of 3,500 people and facing
Beecher (rated by some as the top team in Michigan), KDR scored 26 points and
led Grand Blanc to a signature victory. Even though Oregon-bound Jalen Terry of
Beecher was one of the top high school guards in the nation this season, those
on hand agreed that, at least for this night, KDR was
the best player on the floor.
It was not unlike the performance Rice had
earlier this season, when the Bobcats faced Kentucky recruit Isaiah Jackson’s
Waterford Mott team at Oakland University. That day once again, KDR clearly was
the best player on the court, scoring 20 and picking up 10 rebounds. “Kevin is a big game player,” commented Thomas. “And this is definitely just
the beginning for him. I believe Kevin has a long career ahead of him. We’ve
only seen a glimpse of the amazing talent that Kevin is and will continue to
be.”
Rice will become the third Bobcat in recent years to play for Delta. Goliath Mitchell played the last two seasons for the Pioneers and is committed to join Northwood University next year. Jackarus Smith redshirted this year but is slated to return next season to play alongside Rice.
Coach McMath is excited to add another Bobcat. "I think he comes in like a lot of our Grand Blanc guys with a high basketball IQ and knowing how to practice. Coach Thomas and staff get their guys ready for the next level to contribute early and often."
Rice will become the third Bobcat in recent years to play for Delta. Goliath Mitchell played the last two seasons for the Pioneers and is committed to join Northwood University next year. Jackarus Smith redshirted this year but is slated to return next season to play alongside Rice.
Coach McMath is excited to add another Bobcat. "I think he comes in like a lot of our Grand Blanc guys with a high basketball IQ and knowing how to practice. Coach Thomas and staff get their guys ready for the next level to contribute early and often."
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