2014 SF Desi Rodriguez to Seton Hall

[TheHall]

Desi is the 6-7 teammate of Isaiah Whitehead at Lincoln (NY). The two of them are a wrecking crew for the tough Railsplitter squad. He just scored 25 points in a OT loss to the #1 team in the country Montverde. His stock is exploding even though he hasn't decided which class he will graduate from yet. Currently he's 2014 but was supposedly planning to prep. He's a baller in the mode of LG3, Ronnie Harrell, Ish Sanogo, etc.

From SouthOrangeJuice.com:

"When Isaiah Whitehead announced his commitment to Seton Hall in September, he noted his intention to bring NYC recruits with him, "This is our show. New York City ball is coming to Jersey." On Monday night, Whitehead's Abraham Lincoln teammate, 2015 wing forward Desi Rodriguez, verbally pledged to join him and Kevin Willard's Pirates, in South Orange, two seasons from now."

http://www.southorangejuice.com/2013/12/23/5240542/desi-rodriguez-commits-to-seton-hall

[admin]

Says tonight he will be in the class of 2014 and join Seton Hall next year. Great pick up.

[TheHall]

Says tonight he will be in the class of 2014 and join Seton Hall next year. Great pick up.

Quality depth of the roster will be magnitudes higher next year. Practices will be at a higher level. Go Pirates!

[TheHall]

Desi blew up to start this season, most recently at the City of Palms Classic in Fla. He's averaging 21.6 ppg 9.2 rpg on the season for Lincoln including 25 & 8 against #1 Montverde over the weekend. Lincoln only has that one loss so far this season and is nationally ranked. Some reviews of his recent performances:

@PrepForce1: Why doesn't Seton Hall just sign Desi Rodriguez to complete the Lincoln High trifecta with Isaiah and Tiny. Desi is on the rise.

@PrepForce1: Desi Rodriguez to Seton Hall made too much sense not to happen as I mentioned over the weekend. Good get for the Pirates.

@eliovelez: Lincoln's Desi Rodriguez is about to receive a lot of major division I offers after his performance against Montverde tonight.

@BFlinnFuture150: Desi Rodriguez of Lincoln re-classed to 2015 fairly recently.. Looking more and more like a high major player each time I see him.

@DMcDonaldHoops: Overtime between Lincoln and Montverde. Best game of the tournament so far. Desi Rodriguez and Jalyn Patterson traded clutch buckets.

@ehoopsshowcase: Lincoln's Desi Rodriguez, who showed out at #cityofpalms, committed to Seton Hall. Slasher Has great motor, bouncy and boards.

@CerasolisGhost: Desi Rodriguez could be a huge steal for Seton Hall if he continues to put up numbers. Will already have chemistry w/ Isaiah Whitehead.

@EvanDaniels: Was terrific at City of Palms.

@DMcDonaldHoops: Loved him at City of Palms. Tough as nails and can play.

The Dunk


Desi had already made headlines like these at the City of Palms before the announcement:

@KeldyOrtiz: New York City hoops is better than Texas. Here's why.

@ADBCHIP: Desi Rodriguez DESTROYS defender with RIDICULOUS POSTER Dunk @ City of Palms @Sportscenter #Top10

@HomeTeamHoops: Desi Rodriguez Puts Defender In The Rim With The VICIOUS Poster!! Top Plays Day 2 City of Palms!

With this Dunk:

[marquette]

Great pick up!

[TheHall]

Two more clips highlighting the bond between the two Lincoln ballers:

1st one is outdoor & under the lights with IW & Desi:



In this post game interview from a few weeks ago it sounds like this move was already being considered:

[TheHall]

It gets no better than this. In Brooklyn it's women, children & men carrying children first!



Coming soon to a BE arena near you Go Pirates!!

[TheHall]

Can't wait...Need more fire & toughness at SHU & hese dudes have it. Go Pirates!!