How good is DJ Rodman? Son of Dennis Rodman to play with Bronny James at USC

Three days after Bronny James revealed that he had committed to USC, the Trojans have landed another son of an NBA great.

DJ Rodman, the son of five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman, announced on Tuesday that he will transfer to USC for the 2023-24 season.

Rodman played four seasons at Washington State. He will use his extra year of eligibility to join a USC team that is loading up on talent.

Just how good is Rodman? And what role could he play for the Trojans?

How good is DJ Rodman?
Rodman was a reliable starter in 30 out of 31 games for Washington State this past season. He is coming off his most impactful year, posting 9.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals while shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc in 2022-23.

Rodman scored in double figures in 12 contests this past year, including a 23-point performance against Eastern Washington in the NIT. He corralled double-digit rebounds in four games and snagged at least two steals in eight games.

Rodman plays on the wing, but he competes on the defensive end and on the glass — just like his father. He's a versatile defender who will take on perimeter assignments and battle big men in the post.

He'll create second-chance opportunities with a nose for the ball as an offensive rebounder, and he's capable of stretching the floor with an improved 3-point shot.

Rodman will add depth to a reloaded USC roster that should compete for a Pac-12 championship next season.

DJ Rodman college stats
Rodman played 111 games over four seasons at Washington State. He served as a role player over his first three seasons before being promoted to the starting lineup for his senior season.

You can find his career averages below:

21.7 minutes per game
5.5 points per game
4.0 rebounds per game
0.9 assists per game
0.4 steals per game
0.2 blocks per game
39.8 percent FG
35.2 percent 3PT
77.6 percent FT
USC roster for 2023, including DJ Rodman and Bronny James
Name Height Position Class Hometown High School
Isaiah Collier 6-4 G FR Marietta, Ga. Wheeler HS
Bronny James 6-3 G FR Los Angeles, Calif. Sierra Canyon HS
Arrinten Page 6-9 F FR Marrieta, Ga. Wheeler HS
Kobe Johnson 6-6 F JR Milwaukee, Wis. Nicolet HS
Vincent Iwuchukwu 7-1 F SO San Antonio, Texas Southern Calif. Academy
Oziyah Sellers 6-5 G SO Hayward, Calif. Southern Calif. Academy
Boogie Ellis 6-3 G SR San Diego, Calif. Mission Bay HS
Zach Brooker 6-0 G SR Calabasas, Calif. Sierra Canyon HS
Joshua Morgan 6-11 F SR Sacramento, Calif. Sheldon HS
Harrison Hornery 6-10 F JR Toowoomba, Australia Mater Dei HS
Kijani Wright 6-9 F SO Los Angeles, Calif. Sierra Canyon HS
DJ Rodman 6-6 F SR Newport Beach, Calif. JSerra Catholic HS
Did LeBron James and Dennis Rodman play together?
No, they did not.

Rodman retired after the 1999-00 season. James was drafted in 2003, making his NBA debut at the start of the 2003-04 season.