ESPN Profile
Desi Rodriguez
6-5, 200 | Class of 2014
3 Star
29 POSITION
25 REGIONAL
6 STATE
ESPN Analyst
Updated 05/07/2014
Strengths:
Rodriguez is a match-up nightmare because he's thick and powerful like an NFL tight end, increasing athletic with every passing month, and a versatile scorer who is equally comfortable operating on the block or handling the ball on the perimeter. The fact that he's left-handed only makes him that much more of an unorthodox match-up. He's and old fashioned three-point player who seeks out and finishes through contact on a consistent basis. He'll take the ball off the defensive glass to start the break and is a bit of a point forward type with his ability to make plays for himself and others.
Weaknesses:
The most glaring deficiency in his current offensive repertoire is his shooting range. He's much more of a consistent scoring threat inside of 15 feet and is going to need to prove himself capable of stretching defenses at the next level. He's also a volume scorer, who is going to need to prove efficiency with less touches and a more defined role. While he's versatile offensively, he's yet to establish a position for himself defensively.
Bottom Line:
He's a poor man's Anthony Mason in that he's a wide-bodied lefty who can make plays for himself and others either by handling the ball in the open floor or by operating from the low to mid-post.
Desi Rodriguez
6-5, 200 | Class of 2014
- HometownBronx, N.Y.
- SchoolLincoln High School
- PositionSmall Forward
- StatusSigned Seton Hall 12/23/2013
3 Star
29 POSITION
25 REGIONAL
6 STATE
ESPN Analyst
Updated 05/07/2014
Strengths:
Rodriguez is a match-up nightmare because he's thick and powerful like an NFL tight end, increasing athletic with every passing month, and a versatile scorer who is equally comfortable operating on the block or handling the ball on the perimeter. The fact that he's left-handed only makes him that much more of an unorthodox match-up. He's and old fashioned three-point player who seeks out and finishes through contact on a consistent basis. He'll take the ball off the defensive glass to start the break and is a bit of a point forward type with his ability to make plays for himself and others.
Weaknesses:
The most glaring deficiency in his current offensive repertoire is his shooting range. He's much more of a consistent scoring threat inside of 15 feet and is going to need to prove himself capable of stretching defenses at the next level. He's also a volume scorer, who is going to need to prove efficiency with less touches and a more defined role. While he's versatile offensively, he's yet to establish a position for himself defensively.
Bottom Line:
He's a poor man's Anthony Mason in that he's a wide-bodied lefty who can make plays for himself and others either by handling the ball in the open floor or by operating from the low to mid-post.
