Rodney Hood is an American professional basketball player, known as the Utah Jazz basketball player between 2014 and 2018. He was selected for the team on June 26, 2014 as a 23rd overall pick in the first round of an NBA draft that year. During his career there, Rodney established a reputation as the “go-to offensive option,” largely because he hit double digits in 61 games and had 20+ points in 15 games during the 2015-2016 season. He was also commended for pulling up a three-pointer in the transition with 0.8 seconds left to go, winning the game 103-100 against the Dallas Mavericks on December 16, 2016.

Less than a year later, Rodney set a new season high after posting 28 points against the Sacramento Kings on March 5, 2017. On February 8, 2018, Rodney was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers and scored 15 points in his debut game in a convincing win by 121–99 vs. Boston Celtics . After helping his team make it to the 2018 NBA Finals, he was ultimately defeated by the Golden State Warriors , where he was 1st re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on September 10, 2018, but was then traded to the Portland Trail BlazersThere, on March 3, 2019, Rodney recorded a new season-high 27 points with a 118–108 win over the Charlotte Hornets . Rodney has also built a huge online following with more than 300,000 followers on Instagram and more than 50,000 followers on Twitter.

Born name

Rodney Michael Hood

nickname

pole

Sun sign

Scale

Place of birth

Meridian, Mississippi, United States

Residence

Portland, Oregon, United States

nationality

training

Rodney was in attendance at Meridian High School in Meridian, Mississippi, USA. He then enrolled at Mississipi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, USA and was a freshman in 2011 and 2012.

In 2012, Rodney enrolled at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, USA and stayed there until his sophomore year (2013-2014). In April 2014, he declared himself for the NBA draft and gave up his college education.

occupation

Professional basketball player

family

• Vater – Ricky Hood
• Mutter – Vicky Hood
• Siblings – Ricky Hood Jr. (Brother), Whitney Hood (Sister)

Manager

unknown

Position

Shooting Guard / Small Forward

Shirt Number

• 1 – Cleveland Cavaliers
• 5 – Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 8 inches or 203 cm

weight

93 kg or 205 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Rodney Hood dated –

1. Richa Jackson (2013-Present) – He met fellow basketball players at Duke University, where they both played college basketball and were in the same year. Richa was a guard/forward for her women’s team and was known for winning 2 ACC tournament championships and 3 ACC regular season titles during her time there. Unlike Rodney, she continued her university education, majoring in drama and sociology. The two married on July 20, 2016, a few months after welcoming their first child, son Rodney Hood Jr., on January 3, 2016. Two and a half years later, on April 18, 2018, Rodney married and Richa excitedly announced that their twins, Riley Hood and Rich Hood, were born.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

He is of African American descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Large, athletic build
• Chin strip / hint of facial hair

brand promotion

Rodney Hood supports brands like:

• 47 Marks (2016)
• Panini America (2017)
• M5 Express (2017)
• Coke (2017)
• Nike (2018)

Religion

Evangelization

Known for

• The SEC All-Freshman Team (2012) with its Mississippi State University collegiate team and Second-Team All-ACC (2014) with its Duke University collegiate team in the 2013-2014 season
• Playing for basketball clubs such as Utah Jazz (2014-2018), Cleveland Cavaliers (2018-2019) and Portland Trail Blazers

First basketball game

Rodney Hood made his professional debut with Utah Jazz versus. Houston Rockets on October 29, 2014, which ended with a score of 93–104 in favor of the Houston Rockets .

First TV show

Rodney Hood made his first appearance as himself in an episode titled 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Championship: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Game 1 of the NBA sports series on ESPN in 2018.

Rodney Hood favorite things

• Rapper – Big K.R.I.T.
• Basketball shoe brand – Nike’s KobeSystem
• Basketball Player – Lebron James
• Personal Offer – “Lots of kids in Mississippi need hope and I want to be one of those guys.”

Rodney Hood Facts

1. He is a big supporter of equality.
2. He’s very religious. His sister-in-law gave him a book written by an evangelical Christian pastor named Rick Warren, Daily Inspiration for Purposeful Living , which he took everywhere.
3. Rodney said reading keeps him calm before a game and gives him power over gastrointestinal issues such as: “Nervous Stomach” symptoms he often experiences under tension.
4. His maternal grandmother suggested that he read a calming scripture before a tough game and found Psalm 23 to be his greatest motivation.
5. Before transferring to Mississippi State University in 2010, he was rated a 5-Star Recruit by website Rivals.com. In 2011 he was named the 16th player and 5th small forward in the country.
6. Although he transferred to the Duke University varsity basketball team during the 2012-2013 season, he had to sit out due to NCAA transfer rules.
7. In March 2016, Rodney hosted a basketball clinic for more than 150 children from the Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs of Memphis, Mississippi, USA.
8. He brought 175 youth members of the Boys & Girls clubs from Salt Lake, Utah, USA to an exclusive screening of The LEGO Batman Movie in May 2017.
9. Rodney began hosting his annual Rodney Hood Basketball Camp for all children in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi, USA in August 2014.
10. Fans and analysts were very positive about the addition of Rodney and Enes Kanter to the Portland Trail Blazer team in 2019. Both were honored for “playing an important role in strengthening the team throughout the season,” mostly because Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic broke his leg at the end of last season.
11. Rodney was praised by ESPN announcer Mark Jones for scoring a three-pointer in the 4th quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets game on May 9, 2019, giving his team a 14-point lead and ultimately a 119 win up to 108 points.
12. Many game analysts and ESPN spokesmen felt sorry for Rodney on May 21, 2019 because his team lost to the Golden State Warriors. He lost to them with all 3 NBA teams he played for and in 3 straight years from 2017 to 2019.
13. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.