History of Kiki Rice in Timeline

Kira "Kiki" Rice is an American college basketball player currently playing for the UCLA Bruins. She was a highly-rated high school recruit at Sidwell Friends School, where she was recognized as a national player of the year during her senior season.

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January 14, 2004: Kiki Rice's Birth

On January 14, 2004, Kira Carroll "Kiki" Rice was born. She would later become a prominent American college basketball player.

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2019: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship Gold Medal

In 2019, Kiki Rice helped the United States under-16 national team win a gold medal at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Chile, averaging 7.2 points per game.

November 4, 2021: Kiki Rice Commits to UCLA

On November 4, 2021, Kiki Rice committed to playing college basketball for UCLA, choosing them over offers from UConn, Stanford, Arizona, and Duke. She became the highest-ranked recruit in the program's history.

October 31, 2022: Name, Image, and Likeness Deal with Jordan Brand

On October 31, 2022, Kiki Rice became the first athlete to sign a name, image, and likeness deal with Jordan Brand.

November 7, 2022: Kiki Rice's UCLA Debut

On November 7, 2022, Kiki Rice made her debut for UCLA, recording 12 points and seven assists in an 84–48 win over Cal Poly.

2022: FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship Gold Medal

In 2022, Kiki Rice led the United States under-18 national team to a gold medal at the FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in Argentina, earning tournament MVP honors.

March 3, 2023: Season-High Performance

On March 3, 2023, Kiki Rice scored a season-high 22 points in a 69–65 upset win over Stanford at the Pac-12 tournament semifinals.

2023: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2023, Kiki Rice averaged 10 points per game at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Spain, where she won a gold medal with the United States team.

March 2024: ESPN+ Docuseries Announcement

In March 2024, ESPN+ announced that their new original docuseries, Full Court Press, would premiere in May 2024. The series will follow Kiki Rice, Kamilla Cardoso, and Caitlin Clark throughout their 2023–24 season and post-season.