By james art DJ Rodman played five seasons of college basketball for Washington State and USC.
He graduated last year with average values of 8.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 44.0 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from three-point range in 32 games for the Trojans.
On Saturday, Rodman was selected 43rd overall in the 2024 G League Draft by the Capital City Go-Go’s.
Via Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network: “Capital City Go-Go, the Wizards’ G League affiliate, selected DJ Rodman (USC) today with the 43rd pick. He is the son of Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman and the brother of Trinity Rodman, who plays for the Washington Spirit.”
Capital City Go-Go, the Wizards’ G League affiliate, selected DJ Rodman (USC) today with the 43rd pick. He is the son of Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman and the brother of Trinity Rodman, who plays for the Washington Spirit. pic.twitter.com/AAlcGC4OcB
— Chase Hughes (@chasedcsports) October 26, 2024
Rodman went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft and appeared in one NBA Summer League game for the Los Angeles Clippers.
His college career averages were 6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from three-point range in 143 games.
Trojan fans will love DJ Rodman! pic.twitter.com/dYeRaSaSUk
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) May 10, 2023
At 23 years old, there will be a good prospect for the franchise to develop in the G League.
There’s always a chance he could earn a two-way (or 10-day) contract with a team like the Wizards.
It’s official: The Capital City Go-Go’s have selected DJ Rodman from @USC_Hoops with the 43rd pick in @nbagleague Draft.
Help us welcome DJs to DC! pic.twitter.com/lUsmZHQJ83
— Capital City Go-Go (@CapitalCityGoGo) October 26, 2024
As for Rodman’s father (Dennis), he is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history.
His career averages are 7.3 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 52.1 percent from the field in 911 games.
He won five NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons.