Rice Owls NCAA Basketball News

Jeremiah Dominguez scored 24 points to lead the Portland State Vikings to a 78-74 victory over the Rice Owls in a non-league battle at Tudor Fieldhouse.

Behind closed doors, Rice first-year coach Ben Braun has worked to rebuild the psyche of a team that had its spirit broken by a miserable 2007-08 - a campaign noted for the nomadic travels of the Owls while ...

After going 3-27 , is there any direction Rice can go but up? New coach Ben Braun rebuilds around 6-10 Trey Stanton and 6-8 Aleks Perka.

Your intrepid blogger did some digging and asked the hard-hitting questions, and the result is the desired clarity regarding the four commitments to the men's basketball program.

When dealing with Chris Del Conte , garnering the slightest bit of acquiescence feels like VJ Day .

New is the word for Rice men's basketball. The Owls have a new coach in Ben Braun, new facility, new uniforms and several new players.

Try as you might, you can't stop thinking about it. And while the Owls need at least one more victory to become bowl-eligible, two to be completely safe, your thoughts have drifted to the holidays in St.

The Owls will finally play a game on campus in mid-November, the first contest on the Rice campus since March of 2007.

SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: There will be seven new faces for the Owls in 2008-09, but the newcomer that will likely have the most impact isn't really newat all.

There's a reclamation project going on in Houston , and it has nothing to do with renovations at the Owls' home court at Tudor Fieldhouse.

While Ben Braun has remained relatively under the radar since his hiring three-plus months ago, he has revealed startling flexibility through the construction of his staff and roster.

Chris Hagan has announced he will be transferring from Rice University to Blinn Junior College to continue his education as well as play basketball.

Paulius Packevicius , who concluded his playing career at Rice University this season, has signed a three-year contract to play for Fastweb Casale Monferrato. via CSTV.com

“We've come to the conclusion that Rice is going in a different direction.”

It's been a busy 10 days for the new men's basketball coach on South Main. Ben Braun and his wife, Jessica, are managing the issues that come with moving from one coast to another, and Braun remains on the hunt ... via Houston Chronicle

“He is an outstanding teacher of the game and has always been part of successful programs both as a player and a coach. Dave possesses a complete knowledge of the game and has done a terrific job coordinating our game plans and recruiting efforts.”

Jason Franchuk - DAILY HERALD For a family arrived not knowing much about winter, Dave Rice's sure has found a home in a place where it exists. via The Daily Herald

Last Update: 4/15 9:32 pm Memphis' Derrick Rose drives around Rice's Bryan Beasley. via WPTY

“His enthusiasm makes me feel comfortable because I'm the same way and a lot of my teammates are the same way”

Even before taking a moment to acknowledge the individuals who sat beside him at the podium in Fox Gym, Ben Braun made a point to draw attention to his attire. via Houston Chronicle

“Everywhere you go, there are challenges. To me, it's about the challenges.”

Former California coach Ben Braun took over Monday at Rice , promising to turn around a team that won only three games this season. via Fox Sports

Ben Braun didn't take long to get a new gig. The former Cal coach will be introduced as the new Rice coach Monday at a news conference, according to sources close to the situation. via FOX News Sports