NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion men's basketball head coach, Jeff Jones, announced the addition of Austin Trice to the roster on Tuesday. Trice, a 6-foot 7-inch 235-pound forward from Chicago, Ill. is a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining and can compete right away.
As a junior at Kansas State in 2018-19, Trice appeared in 28 games, hauling down 71 rebounds, including 26 on the offensive end, which ranked fourth on team. He was one of two Wildcats to grab double-digit rebounds twice. For the season, he shot 59.4% from the floor.
"Austin's high motor, athleticism and relentless approach to rebounding will provide him a chance to contribute immediately this season," said Jones. "The structure and stability Austin will receive at ODU will hopefully allow him to reach his potential."
Prior to Kansas State, Trice attended Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Ill., where he became a NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) All-American. As a sophomore in 2017-18, Trice averaged a double-double for the season, going for 12.6 points on 55.3 percent shooting (161-of-291) to compliment 12.1 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals per game.
While at Wabash Valley College, Trice ranked among the Top 10 in four rebounding categories in the community college ranks, including third in total rebounds (362), fourth in average (12.1 rpg.), fifth in defensive rebounds (233) and sixth in offensive rebounds (129).
MEET THE NEWEST MONARCH
AUSTIN TRICE
Height: 6-7
Weight: 235
Position: Forward
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Previous College: Kansas State
Junior College: Wabash Valley College
Trice on Choosing Old Dominion:
"ODU is just an awesome choice for me personally, as well as for my family. I feel as if I made a great relationship with Coach Jones and the rest of the staff, who are giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. I am most excited about being a part of a winning culture and knowing that everyone around me loves the game of basketball as much as I do."
Men’s Basketball Adds Graduate Transfer Austin Trice to Roster
