Head Coach
Rob Lanier
Program contact: Josten Crow, Associate Head Coach
jcrow@rice.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Josten Crow | Associate Head Coach | jcrow@rice.edu |
| Andre Owens | Assistant Coach | andre.owens@rice.edu |
| Jordan Glover | Assistant Coach | jordan.glover@rice.edu |
About Rice Owls Basketball
Walk into Rice's home court and you sense something different, a program where academics and athletics exist in genuine balance, not competing for attention. Head coach Rob Lanier has built a culture that values both the classroom and the court, attracting players who see basketball as part of a larger education, not a detour from it. The Owls compete in the American Conference, an environment that demands consistency and precision. Rice basketball carries a quiet confidence rooted in its history, a program that develops players into complete competitors, the kind who graduate with degrees that matter and skills that translate beyond basketball. Recent rosters reflect Lanier's commitment to recruiting high-character athletes who can think the game, move with purpose, and handle pressure without losing their identity. What separates Rice is its refusal to chase shortcuts. The program builds methodically, develops depth, and competes in a league where every possession counts. Players here learn to value efficiency, basketball intelligence, and resilience. The university's location in Houston provides access to a recruiting hotbed while maintaining an intimate team environment where individual growth is tracked and accelerated. If you're a player who wants to compete at the Division I level while earning a degree from a university that opens doors across industries, Rice offers that rare combination. This is basketball with substance, on and off the court. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$11,164/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
95%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
4,776
Below D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $5,707 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,524 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $5,420 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,522 / year
- $110,001+
- $40,188 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,776
- Average net price
- $11,164 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $67,857 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $67,857 / year
- Graduation rate
- 95%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Rice Owls camp or visit schedule.
Confirm rules with your target school's compliance office before visits or commitments.
Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Almond | Wizards | — |
| Murray Mendenhall, Jr. | Packers | — |
| Ricky Pierce | Warriors, Nuggets, Hornets, Bucks, Pistons, Pacers, Pelicans, Clippers | — |
| Mike Harris | Rockets | — |
| Mike Wilks | Spurs, Hawks, Rockets, Nuggets, Cavaliers, Wizards, Timberwolves, Thunder | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rice D1?
Yes, Rice is an NCAA Division I program in the American. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Rice men's basketball.
What conference is Rice in?
Rice competes in the American for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Rice?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,164 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Rice?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,776 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Rice?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D1
Our track record of placing players at D1 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Rice Owls. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.