The USC Trojans, who got a commitment from prized recruit Bronny James on Saturday, have now landed the son of another NBA legend.
DJ Rodman, son of Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, has committed to play at USC next season. He announced his decision on Instagram Tuesday.
The 22-year-old Rodman played four seasons for the Washington State Cougars before entering the transfer portal. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
DJ Rodman, son of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, will transfer to USC, per @InsideUSC.
Averaged 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game this season! pic.twitter.com/agY81LA6ta
— The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) May 9, 2023
If the Trojans were to host a father-son basketball game this season, the old men just might beat the current players. By the way, Rodman already has experience sharing the court with the offspring of an NBA legend. At Sierra Canyon High School, he played with Zaire Wade, the son of Dwyane Wade.
Family ties aside, Rodman can play. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last season.
Basketball fans had mixed thoughts on Rodman’s big announcement.
yes DJ Rodman was a high-level starter for WSU last year, and he’s entering his 5th year. he probably would’ve been a first-team all-conference contender if he stayed at WSU but now he’s going to be scrapping for minutes and touches at USC https://t.co/6TTAbAg0Pa
— carlos: a pac-12 mourner 🍉 (@equitybruin) May 9, 2023
If I were Bronny I would be dishing out crazy deals on the side to get dudes to USC. Winning a title should be the only thing on his mind would be the only thing he can say he has that his Dad never had. Would be a crazy cool story.
— Moosey (@SwagMoss) May 10, 2023
Bronny stunting like his daddy. Build a super team before the NBA. Respect
— ObiWonKobe (@ObiWonKobe24) May 10, 2023
Its almost too much now but a James and Rodman on the same team is hilarious
— Jacquie (@JacquieTeo1) May 9, 2023
More talent flooding into this #USC men’s basketball team, more pieces to the puzzle. Rodman can play the 4, so I’m thinking this means Keshad Johnson is not coming.
This also likely means that one of Bronny James/DJ Rodman/Kobe Johnson will come off the bench for the Trojans. https://t.co/JYqTc74XHP
— Adam Jasper (@adammjasper) May 9, 2023
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