Recruiting Report: Martez Rodgers (2016)
Update from 10/7/15 by Alex Conover A highlight tape of Roosevelt senior Martez Rodgers has been making its way around Twitter this week. It showed an experienced senior guard who can hit a midrange after a clean pullback (seemingly his…
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Continue ReadingUpdate from 10/7/15 by Alex Conover
A highlight tape of Roosevelt senior Martez Rodgers has been making its way around Twitter this week. It showed an experienced senior guard who can hit a midrange after a clean pullback (seemingly his signature move), can step out and hit from deep or penetrate to the rim, and can use his energy to pester an opponent.
Northstar saw that all summer when Rodgers played for Select Ohnstad. For whatever reason, though, the college recruitment hasn’t come in how Rodgers would like. He’s looking to change that this winter.
“I’ve received interest from Northland and Saint Olaf,” Rodgers told NHR. “I’m hoping to have a big year so I can catch college coaches attention and get some offers.”
Rodgers isn’t closing any doors, and he’s open to four-year, junior college and prep opportunities. In the meantime, he’s visiting Northland this weekend for his first college visit.
“I’m just looking for whatever is the best fit and beneficial for me. If I have to go to a juco for a year or two to find a school that's best for me than I'll do that,” he said.
Roosevelt made a strong playoff run this spring after amassing a 22-5 regular season record, their best in quite some time. They were one game — and probably one play — away from a state tournament berth, but St. Croix Lutheran grabbed the game in the closing seconds. They’ll reload with the returners and some new faces as well.
Rodgers, Elijah Hannah and Taray Graves are the main returners with experience; Hannah was strong last year on the wing and Graves is a game-tested forward. Hannah’s younger brother Devon will contribute to Roosevelt as a shooter, and Xavier Pollard joins the program as well.
In the meantime, Rodgers is making strides personally. “I’m training, just really trying to work on weaknesses and tightening up my game,” he added. “Lifting and getting stronger, working on ball handling, shot, and right hand.”