King Rice Signs 5-Year Contract Extension With Monmouth

Posted Nov 4, 2024
With Monmouth Men's Basketball set to open the 2024-25 season at Michigan State, the University has announced that head coach King Rice has received a five-year contract extension to remain in the role through 2028-29. Rice, a former UNC point guard, is set to begin his 14th season Monday, and is Monmouth's all-time Division I wins leader with 207. (Monmouth Hawks)

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