Glen Rice Jr. isn't your typical NBA-draft applicant.
Rice was thrown off the Georgia Tech team following multiple off-the-court issues and violations. But instead of transferring schools, he chose an alternative route and stepping stone to the NBA.
Rice entered the D-League draft, got selected by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and went on to win a title as the team's catalyst down the stretch. He averaged 18 points, eight boards and 2.5 assists on 43 percent shooting from downtown in 25 starts before averaging 29 points, 11.5 boards and four assists in the finals.
Physical Tools
Rice measured in at close to 6'6'' in sneakers, which gives him good size for a 2 but potential issues as a 3.
He got off the floor for a 40.5'' max vertical, showcasing the athleticism he puts to use in the open floor.
This ridiculous, high-flying, posterizing dunk highlights his athletic attributes in one play:
He's got the ability to finish over traffic and above the rim, which should allow him to get a few easy buckets every game. Check out how high he gets attacking the rim, ...
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2013 NBA Draft Breakdown and Scouting Report for Glen Rice Jr.
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