David Roddy

David Michael Roddy (born March 27, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Colorado State Rams.

For the retired police chief, see David Roddy (law enforcement).
David Roddy
Roddy with Colorado State in 2022
No. 21 – Memphis Grizzlies
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2001-03-27) March 27, 2001
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolBreck School
(Golden Valley, Minnesota)
CollegeColorado State (2019–2022)
NBA draft2022: 1st round, 23rd overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–presentMemphis Grizzlies
2022–2023→Memphis Hustle
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

In high school, Roddy played basketball, football, and track and field, receiving Division I scholarship offers for the first two. He ultimately chose to play college basketball for Colorado State. With the Rams, he was named to the First-team All-Mountain West in his sophomore and junior seasons, and was named the Mountain West Player of the Year in his junior season. He was drafted 23rd overall in the 2022 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, but was later traded to the Grizzlies.

High school career

Roddy was a three-sport athlete at Breck School in Golden Valley, Minnesota, competing in basketball, football and track and field.[1] As a senior, he averaged 29.7 points and 16.6 rebounds per game for the basketball team. Roddy was an all-state quarterback in football and won a Class A state title in the discus.[2][3] He committed to play college basketball for Colorado State over offers from Minnesota, Northwestern, and other NCAA Division I programs. Before committing to college basketball, Roddy also received football scholarship offers from multiple Division I programs.[4]

College career

As a freshman, Roddy averaged 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for Colorado State.[5] On January 22, 2020, Roddy recorded a freshman season-high 26 points and eight rebounds in a 86–68 win over Fresno State.[2]

As a sophomore, he averaged 15.9 points and 9.4 rebounds per game,[6] and was named first-team All-Mountain West.[7] On January 27, 2021, Roddy posted 27 points and 15 rebounds in a 78–56 victory over Boise State.[8]

Roddy had a career year as a junior during 2021–22 season. He went 57.1% on field goals and 43.8% on three-pointers — up from 51.2% and 27.8% in 2020–21. He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists a game.[9] Roddy was named the Mountain West Player of the Year, as well as being named first-team All-Mountain West for the second consecutive year.[10][11] Roddy led the Rams to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2013 before declaring for the 2022 NBA draft on March 30, 2022.[12]

Professional career

Memphis Grizzlies (2022–present)

In the 2022 NBA draft, Roddy was drafted 23rd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers on behalf of the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a trade that sent Roddy and Danny Green to the Grizzlies in exchange for De'Anthony Melton.[13] On July 2, 2022, Roddy signed his rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies.[14] Roddy made his NBA debut on October 19, grabbing two rebounds in a 115–112 overtime win over the New York Knicks.[15] On March 11, 2023, Roddy scored a career-high 24 points in a 112–108 win over the Dallas Mavericks.[16]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Memphis 70418.0.429.307.6312.8.8.4.36.7
Career 70418.0.429.307.6312.8.8.4.36.7

Playoffs
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023 Memphis 6012.6.276.3001.0002.8.7.0.33.8
Career 6012.6.276.3001.0002.8.7.0.33.8


College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Colorado State 321925.6.465.195.7395.61.8.6.811.4
2020–21 Colorado State 282631.5.512.278.7899.42.6.9.715.9
2021–22 Colorado State 313132.9.571.438.6917.52.91.21.119.2
Career 917629.9.522.319.7397.42.4.9.815.5

References
  1. Long, Chris (June 6, 2019). "Three-sport star David Roddy wraps up stellar career at Breck". KSTP-TV. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  2. Herz, Eddie (January 28, 2020). "Physical prowess and intangibles distinguishing CSU's David Roddy as unique talent". Reporter-Herald. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  3. Iozzo, Anthony (June 15, 2019). "Breck boys track and field: Roddy wins state title in discus, adds medal in shot put". Hometown Source. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  4. Lytle, Kevin (November 9, 2018). "Two-sport star David Roddy from Minnesota commits to Colorado State University basketball team". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  5. Lytle, Kevin (January 6, 2021). "David Roddy's superstar turn raising Colorado State basketball's profile". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  6. "2020-21 Mountain West Men's Basketball Final Release". Mountain West Conference. April 30, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  7. "Medved Named MW Coach of the Year By League's Media, Roddy First Team and Stevens Second Team". Colorado State Rams. March 8, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  8. "Roddy scores 27 to carry Colorado St. past Boise St. 78-56". ESPN. Associated Press. January 28, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  9. "David Roddy Stats". ESPN. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  10. Lytle, Kevin (March 7, 2022). "Colorado State's David Roddy named Mountain West men's basketball Player of the Year". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  11. "Mountain West Reveals 2021-22 Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams" (Press release). Mountain West Conference. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  12. Givony, Jonathan (March 30, 2022). "Colorado State's David Roddy declares for NBA draft, but will keep option to return to school open". Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  13. "Memphis Grizzlies trade De'Anthony Melton to 76ers for 23rd pick, selects David Roddy". June 23, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  14. "Memphis Grizzlies sign 2022 first round draft picks Jake Laravia and David Roddy". NBA. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  15. "MORANT'S 34 POINTS LEAD GRIZZLIES TO OT WIN OVER KNICKS". NBA.com. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  16. "Roddy's career night rallies Grizzlies past shorthanded Mavs". theScore.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
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