Cleveland State Men’s Basketball Signs Jalin Rice to Letter of Intent

Cleveland, OH-Jalin Rice, a 6’3″ guard out of Jackson, Mississippi, is the latest member of the Cleveland State males’s basketball group. Rice signed his Nationwide Letter of Intent earlier at the moment and joins the Vikings with two years of eligibility remaining. 

Rice involves CSU after three seasons at Northeast Missisippi Group Faculty. He began all 24 video games for the Tigers this previous season averaging 16.1 factors per recreation, 5.6 rebounds per recreation and 4.3 assists per recreation. He shot 48 % from the sector and 70 % from the free throw line.   

“We’re excited to announce the signing of Jalin Rice,” stated Head Coach Daniyal Robinson. “Jalin is a confirmed winner, an incredible pupil, and a pacesetter. He’s a excessive character younger man who comes from an incredible program at Northeast Mississippi Group Faculty, and he’ll match completely into our tradition.” 

“Jalin is a robust, fast and bodily guard that may rating the basketball in any respect three ranges. His athletic capability will instantly translate to how we play each offensively and defensively.  We’re happy to welcome Jalin to our Viking basketball household. It is an incredible day to be a Vike!” 

Rice hails from Madison, Mississippi the place he was a standout at Madison Central Excessive College.

Enjoying below head coach Twine Wright at NEMCC, Rice gained a state championship throughout the 2020-21 season and completed with 15 or extra wins in each season. He was additionally named second-team all-conference following the 2020-21 season. He additionally acquired the Principal’s Management Award in 2020 for his dedication to Lecturers and neighborhood service. 

Rice resides in Flora, MS together with his mother and father Amanda and Awia. He has two youthful siblings, sisters Jasmine (17) and Jasleen (15).