Rodrick Rhodes is an American former professional basketball

Basketball

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 player who was selected by the Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets

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 in the 1st round (24th overall) of the 1997 NBA Draft

1997 NBA Draft

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High school career

As a prep player, Rhodes was a superstar from the time he was a freshman. He was a three time Parade All-American, and helped Jersey City's St. Anthony High School, led by Coach Bob Hurley

Bob Hurley

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 win two state titles in 1989 and 1991. At one point, was considered the equal of future NBA star Jason Kidd.

College career

He played collegiately at the University of Kentucky

Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball

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 for three years. He transferred to the University of Southern California

University of Southern California

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 for his senior year. Kentucky coach Rick Pitino asked Rhodes to redshirt after his junior year, which is highly unusual and was seen by many including Rhodes' high school coach Bob Hurley as a way to force Rhodes out.

Pro career

Rhodes played for the Rockets, Vancouver Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies

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 and Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks

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 in three NBA seasons. His best year as a professional came during his rookie year as a member of the Rockets, appearing in 58 games and averaging 5.8 ppg.

After leaving the NBA during the 2000 season, Rhodes went overseas and played in professional leagues in Cyprus, Greece, the Philippines, France and Puerto Rico.

Coaching career

Rhodes was an assistant coach at the University of Texas Pan-American, and was previously an assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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 and an Administrative Assistant Coach at Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in the...

, in South Orange, New Jersey. In 2005, he was an assistant coach at St. Edward's University

St. Edward's University

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 in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

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, and after enjoying a successful season there, he moved on to become an assistant at Idaho State University

Idaho State University

Idaho State University is a public university located in Pocatello, Idaho. It has outreach programs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Boise, and Twin Falls....

 in 2006.

In 2011, Rhodes was hired to coach at Cordia High School in Knott County, Kentucky

Knott County, Kentucky

Knott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1884. As of 2000, the population was 17,649. Its county seat is Hindman. The county is named for James Proctor Knott, Governor of Kentucky . It is a prohibition or dry county. Notable inhabitants include U.S....

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External links

• Rodrick Rhodes page