One specific detail to remember about D.J. Rodman, the newest USC Trojan
As you know by now, D.J. Rodman, the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, revealed his intention to transfer to USC for his fifth and final season of college basketball. He made the announcement on social media.
“All these ups and downs, lefts and rights led me to Fight On,” he said on Instagram.
D.J Rodman averaged 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for Washington State last season while shooting 38.1% beyond the arc in 31.5 minutes per game. It was his fourth season in the WSU program and his first as a full-time starter.
USC is adding D.J. Rodman to a lineup which has five-star guards Isaiah Collier and Bronny James. The Trojans have an absolutely loaded team.
With leading scorer and possible (2024) NBA first-round pick Boogie Ellis coming back for one more year, USC has significantly upgraded its roster. The Trojans also have starter Kobe Johnson and regular rotational big man Josh Morgan coming back from a team that finished 22-11 with a berth in the NCAA Tournament. These pieces, added together, are substantial, giving 11th-year coach Andy Enfield the core roster he needs to compete for a Pac-12 title and a Final Four berth next season.
As you keep all of these details in mind, it’s worth noting one more detail about Rodman himself: He scored 16 points versus USC on January 1 when he was with Washington State last season. Washington State had success shooting 3-pointers against USC. The Cougars spaced the floor and were not an easy matchup for USC’s defense. Rodman now brings his floor-spacing ability to USC’s offense, all while bringing toughness and rebounding ability on defense. He really is a superb addition to a roster which needed someone with his precise skill set.
