Choosing William & Mary was one of the biggest decisions of my life, but I have no doubt in my mind that it was the right decision for my family and me.
 
Growing up in a basketball family in Columbia, South Carolina with my mom, dad and older brother Kaiden, my path was chosen from a very young age.  As a three-year-old kid who first picked up a basketball, I never could have imagined making it this far in my basketball career.  From winning a National Championship in AAU basketball in 5th grade, to winning three State Championships so far in high school, I can say this accomplishment sits right there at the top.
 
At the start of this recruitment process in 8th grade, I knew that I wanted to go to a school that would provide me with a top tier education.  A school that also valued me as a player and as a person.  A school where I could build relationships that would last forever.  And lastly, a school that could compete at a high level in the sport I love to play. 
 
With William & Mary being one of the best academic institutions in the world and being in a great conference athletically, this was a rare opportunity that I could not pass up.  I am blessed and extremely proud to say that I am a part of the Tribe!

Tyler Rice 
 

• Rated as one of the top 10 players in the state of South Carolina 

• Won three-straight state titles at Ridge View 

• MVP of the 2020 4A state championship game with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 

• Named 4A All-Region 3 in 2020

• Competed in the South Carolina Junior Showcase

• Earned the Ridge View High School Science Department Award

• Served as the President of Enter His Courts with Praise Basketball Club.

• Brother, Kaiden, is a senior for the basketball program at The Citadel

• Enjoys playing PlayStation (Fortnite, NBA 2k, Call of Duty, etc.), basketball and football and watching Netflix shows and movies

• Plans to major in film and media studies