Dennis Rodman’s kid contributing to USC star power
Might 10, 2023, 03:05 PM ET
LOS ANGELES– USC’s basketball lineup is getting more star-studded by the moment.The Trojans
had actually currently landed Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Now, DJ Rodman has actually revealed on social networks that he’s transferring to USC.The son of NBA rebounding great Dennis Rodman played the previous four seasons at Washington State. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds while starting 30 of 31 games for the Cougars last season.Editor’s Picks
2 Related Rodman will
capitalize
of an NCAA guideline enabling an extra year of eligibility since of the COVID-19 pandemic to play for the Trojans close to his home town of Newport Beach.Coach Andy Enfield on Wednesday likewise said the Trojans have actually gotten a signed national letter of intent from James. The guard announced on his social media last weekend that he had devoted to the Trojans, and his daddy discussed it after the Lakers’ playoff victory.The Trojans have actually currently signed guard Isaiah Collier and forward Arrinten Page.
They’ll join returning starters Boogie Ellis, Kobe Johnson and Joshua Morgan. Ellis balanced a team-high 17.7 points last season, while Johnson and Morgan were called to the Pac-12’s All-Defensive team.USC was 22-11 last season and reached the NCAA tournament for the 3rd straight year. The Trojans lost to Michigan State 72-62 in the very first round.James balanced 13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals as a senior at Sierra Canyon School in neighboring Chatsworth. He was named a McDonald’s All American and played for Group U.S.A. in the Nike Hoop Summit.Collier, of Marietta, Georgia, was the top scorer for the West group with 25 points in the McDonald’s All American game and was named co-MVP.
Page was a teammate of Collier’s at Wheeler High in Marietta.