Nic Wise did not make the USA World University Games basketball team coached by Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan. … Sean Miller on his lineup, turnovers and freshmen…and no more tweets from KO.

Did the Zona Zoo rattle Rice? Or were the Owls just that bad? … Derrick Williams and Solomon Hill move into the starting lineup.

Ben Braun knows Nic Wise…On Jamelle Horne’s ankle…Some Rice notes and stories.

Sean Miller tells students the first four minutes of a game are critical, and suggests some new chants…Doron Lamb waiting until spring…and a few other links.

Solomon Hill may start Thursday…Derrick Williams will play alongside Kyryl Natyazhko in the post… Kyle Fogg as a defensive stopper? … and answers to a lot of great questions.

Sean Miller feels bad for Kevin Parrom…About UA’s sometimes-effective, sometimes-porous defense, Brendon Lavender’s job, Alex Jacobson’s DNP…and some links.

UA leads 51-31 at halftime, getting another complete effort from Jamelle Horne.

UA announces that Kevin Parrom’s injury is long term, after all.

Nic Wise should be OK against a Lumberjack team that is rebuilding after an 8-19 season…

There’s an internet buzz about Nic Wise’s ankle again…