Rodney Hood joins Duke men's basketball as coaching intern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Rodney Hood, former Duke forward and NBA veteran, has joined the coaching staff at Duke, taking on the role of coaching intern. Hood, who enjoyed an eight-year career in the NBA, averaged 10.4 points over 448 games and was a key player during his time at Duke, averaging 16.1 points in the 2013-14 season. Head coach Jon Scheyer expressed enthusiasm about Hood’s return, citing the wisdom he brings from his playing days. This marks a significant step in Hood's career as he transitions into coaching.
- •Hood played 448 NBA games over eight seasons.
- •He averaged 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds during his NBA career.
- •Hood averaged 16.1 points in his season with Duke in 2013-14.
- •Jon Scheyer highlighted Hood's impact and journey back to Duke.
- •Hood will learn alongside an experienced coaching staff.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rodney Hood joins Duke men's basketball staff
"After an eight-year NBA career, former Duke forward Rodney Hood has joined Jon Scheyer's staff as a coaching intern.
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