Mississippi State transfer Rodney Hood down to Duke and Ohio State?
With the retirement of Mississippi State head coach Rick Stansbury, so was spurred the transfer of freshman Rodney Hood who, now, could be the hottest talent on the transfer market.
But, according to a report from Florida State’s Rivals.com site and added to by Bob Baptist of the Columbus Post-Dispatch, Hood is down to two schools: Ohio State and Duke.
Hood averaged 10.3 points and 4.7 rebounds for the Bulldogs last season and, after sitting out one year, would be eligible to play for his new team in 2013-14.
As Bishop details, Hood did not receive a scholarship offer from Duke coming out of high school, but was a fan growing up.
If he were to choose Ohio State, he would be able to play alongside former AAU teammate LaQuinton Ross.
Ohio State has one player signed for the Class of 2012, guard Amadeo Della Valle, having missed out on three top prospects: Tony Parker (UCLA), Amile Jefferson (Duke), and DaJuan Coleman (Syracuse).
Duke, on the other hand, has two players signed in Rasheed Sulaimon and Jefferson.
Hood would bring a scoring ability and length to either frontcourt, having been a Top 30 recruit out of high school. He is originally from Meridian, Miss.
He visited Ohio State over this weekend, has not visited Duke.
Hopefully we can add the kid, as long as his academics are in good shape!
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Tremendous opportunity for Rodney Hood. Would love for him to see that same opportunity also along with his parents.
Miss. State isn't exactly an academic powerhouse if you know what I mean
He's from Miss and they had a nice nucleus last year....he's very good and OSU wants him bad!
Hood reportedly will visit Memphis on Tuesday (as in tomorrow, June 5th).
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/jun/04/mississippi-state-basketball-transfer-rodney-hood/
Hood's family has said he will announce a decision either this week or next week. Sounds like it is down to Ohio State and Duke.
Would expect this to end in Duke's favor
From what I am hearing 'sources' say he favors Duke.
bumping this thread b/c hopefully today is the day
"Winter is coming" - Urban Meyer
Any news????
FYI: Hood said it would be Wednesday night or Thursday.
the longer this thing goes on...the better I like our chances
"You win with people." - Woody Hayes
So I'm guessing he will be deciding tomorrow (Thursday)? Man it would be awesome if he goes with OSU. The recruiting news has been awesome lately, and this would make it that much better. Can't ask for a much better week of recruiting if things go like this:
Tuesday- Darron Lee commits
Wednesday- Michael Hill commits
Thursday- Rodney Hood commits
Friday- Adrian Baker commits
Not to mention this transfer would be huge for Matta. Ohio State dominated Duke what more convincing do you need Rodney lol. Playing time definitely isn't a factor I know that much, but I've been hearing all OSU one day then all Duke ghe next. Your guesses would be as good as mine just want tbis decision to come quickly so we can move on lol.
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