Boys' Basketball
2022 Coach of the Year
Johnny Rice
North Little Rock High School
North Little Rock,
Arkansas Impact Statement
“The way he interacts with his players daily and always made sure they had everything they needed to be successful. … he is the reason for all the success they had.” – Daryl Fimple, Girls Head Coach
Biography
Rice led the Charging Wildcats to the Arkansas Class 6A championship in March. It was the sixth time in ten years that Rice led the program to a state title. The team’s 27-3 record landed the program at No. 5 in the final MaxPreps national high school basketball rankings.
After the season, Rice decided to retire with a lifetime record of 242-50, including a 120-20 mark in league play. During his three decade at the helm of the program, Rice had 41 players receive college scholarships.
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