Ángel Rodríguez (basketball)


Ángel Daniel Rodríguez Tricoche is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for Kansas State University and the University of Miami.

College career

Rodriguez began his collegiate career at Kansas State. As a sophomore, he averaged 11.4 points and 5.2 assists per game. Following the season, he opted to transfer to Miami to be closer to his home in Puerto Rico. Rodríguez averaged 12.6 points per game, 1.7 steals per game and 4.5 assists per game as a senior. On March 6, 2016, Rodríguez was named to the Third-team All-ACC. He also led his team to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Professional career

NBA Summer League

Rodríguez went undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft. After going undrafted, Rodríguez received an invitation to play in the 2016 NBA Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs.

Cholet Basket (2016–2017)

In July 2016, Rodríguez joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2016 NBA Summer League and on July 9, 2016, Rodríguez signed a one-year deal with Cholet Basket.

Maccabi Haifa (2017–2018)

On August 3, 2017, Rodríguez signed with the Israeli club Maccabi Haifa for the 2017–18 season. On May 7, 2018, Rodríguez recorded a career-high 31 points, shooting 4-of-5 from three-point range, along with 4 assists and 3 steals in a 92–79 win over Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
In 31 games played during the 2017–18 season, Rodríguez led the Israeli League in steals and was the fifth leading player in assists. Rodríguez also averaged 13.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2018–2019)

For the 2018–19 season, Rodríguez was signed by the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association for training camp. He was waived on October 13. He was the added to the training camp roster of the Rockets’ NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. On October 27, 2019, Rodríguez was included in the training camp roster of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. On November 7, 2019, Rodríguez was included in the opening night roster of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He tallied 29 points, nine assists, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks during a win over the Iowa Wolves on December 29.

Austin Spurs (2019–present)

On December 31, 2019, Rodríguez was traded to the Austin Spurs by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers for the returning right of Josh Huestis.

National team career

Rodríguez played for Puerto Rico at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup where he averaged 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.3 steals per game in two games played.