Kiki Rice, born January 14, 2004, is an American college basketball player for the UCLA Bruins.
A standout guard, she previously played at Sidwell Friends School, earning multiple national player of the year honors and leading her team to significant victories.
Rice is recognized as a five-star recruit and made her UCLA debut in 2022, averaging 11.6 points and 3 assists per game as a freshman.
She has also represented the U.S. in international competitions, winning gold medals at various youth championships.
Parents
Kiki’s parents are Andrea and John Rice.
Both were collegiate athletes at Yale, with John playing basketball and Andrea competing in tennis.
Kiki grew up in Washington, D.C., alongside her older brother, Mateo.
The family has a strong athletic background, as both her father and brother played college basketball, and she is also related to former NBA player Allan Houston.
Career
Rice had a stellar high school career at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., where she emerged as a dominant force on the basketball court.
During her time there, she led her team to significant victories, including a National Championship in 2021.
Her exceptional performance earned her numerous accolades, such as being named the Naismith National High School Player of the Year and receiving multiple All-American honors.
Throughout her high school career, Rice showcased her scoring ability, playmaking skills, and defensive prowess, averaging impressive statistics that highlighted her talent.
After graduating from high school, Kiki joined the UCLA Bruins as a highly touted five-star recruit for the 2022-23 NCAA season.
She made an immediate impact on the team, averaging 11.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game during her freshman year.
Her outstanding performance earned her a spot on the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team, recognizing her as one of the top newcomers in the conference.
In her sophomore year (2023-24), Rice continued to develop her game and took on a larger role within the team.
She improved her averages to 13.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game while maintaining solid assist numbers.
Her contributions were instrumental in helping UCLA remain competitive in the Pac-12 Conference, and she was recognized for her efforts by being named to the All-Pac-12 first team.
In addition to her college career, Rice has represented the United States in various international competitions.
She was part of the U16 and U19 national teams, competing in tournaments such as the FIBA U16 Americas Championship and FIBA U19 World Cup.
Rice played a crucial role in helping Team USA secure gold medals in these competitions, showcasing her talent on an international stage.
