Rice Owls men's basketball


The Rice Owls men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Rice University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in Conference USA. They previously participated in the Southwest Conference and the Western Athletic Conference.
The Owls play their home games in Tudor Fieldhouse, which they have called home since 1950. Previously known as Rice Gymnasium, it was renamed in honor of Rice alum Bobby Tudor, who spearheaded the 2008 renovation of the facility with a multimillion-dollar donation. The court is designated "Autry Court" in memory of Mrs. James L. Autry. Her husband James Lockhart Autry was a descendant of Micajah Autry, who was a hero of the Battle of the Alamo. Her daughter, Mrs. Edward W. Kelley, made a generous donation to the gymnasium building fund in honor of her late mother, an ardent supporter of Rice.

Coaches

Postseason history

NCAA Tournament results

The Owls have appeared in four NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 2–5.
1940First Round
Regional Third Place Game		Kansas
Colorado		L 44–50
W 60–56
1942First Round
Regional Third Place Game		Stanford
Kansas		L 47–53
L 53–55
1954Sweet Sixteen
Regional Third Place Game		Oklahoma A&M
Colorado		L 45–51
W 78–55
1970First RoundNew Mexico StateL 77–101

NIT results

The Owls have appeared in five National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–6.
1943QuarterfinalsSt. John'sL 49–51
1991First RoundArkansas StateL 71–78
1993First Round
Second Round		Wisconsin
Boston College		W 77–73
L 68–101
2004Opening RoundUW-MilwaukeeL 53–91
2005Opening RoundSouthwest Missouri StateL 82–105

CIT results

The Owls have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Their record is 2–1.
2012First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals		Louisiana-Lafayette
Drake
Oakland		W 68–63
W 74–68
L 70–77

CBI results

The Owls have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational. Their record is 1–1.
2017First Round
Quarterfinals		San Francisco
Utah Valley		W 85–76
L 79–85

Players of note

Owls in the NBA

Former players

Rice University has retired six jerseys.