Rookie Kiki Rice sidelined with Grade 2 ankle sprain

Rookie guard Kiki Rice, the second‑leading scorer among newcomers this season, has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain to his left ankle. Medical staff warned that his recovery timeline is uncertain and no specific return date has been set.

While Rice had taken on a scoring role for his team, the injury now clouds his season objectives. The club has instructed him to rest and focus on a rehabilitation program until he is fully healed.

Fans are eagerly awaiting his comeback to the court.