Before embarking on a new career, former Duke basketball star Rodney Hood is working toward earning a degree.
Rodney Hood is only 32 years old. But the 2013-14 Duke basketball forward, who transferred from Mississippi State and averaged 16.1 points for the Blue Devils while starring alongside one-and-done Jabari Parker, has not played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season.So, after growing tired of hurdles in the injury department, Hood has decided to end his professional pursuits as a player.
ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported the retirement on Thursday afternoon, adding that the 6-foot-8 Hood is now "finishing his degree with Duke University and looks forward to pursuing a career in coaching."Across an eight-year NBA career spanning six franchises, Rodney Hood averaged 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.
Last season, Hood averaged 4.8 points in five G League outings for the Memphis Hustle. At the time, the Utah Jazz's 2014 No. 23 overall draft pick was attempting to get back to the NBA. However, as McMenamin noted, "another injury told him it was time" to call it quits. Hood peaked at 14.7 points per game in 2017-18. After suffering a torn Achilles tendon in December 2019, he never averaged more than five points again.Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs.
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