Charles Rhodes
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Charles Rhodes (born June 25, 1985 in Galveston, Texas
) is an American college basketball
player for the Mississippi State University Bulldogs
. Coming out of high school, Charles was heavily recruited by perennial basketball powerhouses like Oklahoma, Mississippi State, Alabama, and Arkansas.http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=13364 Rhodes committed early on in his senior year to Mississippi State and had a solid season leading Lanier High School to a state runner up finish that year by averaging 18.4ppg, 12.1rpg, and 2.7bpg.
As a freshman at Mississippi State, Rhodes was used sparingly due to minor off court incidents like showing late for practices and missing a team flight to a game.http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/336378.html Playing time was also in short supply due to senior All American Lawrence Roberts starting ahead of Rhodes. Through these setbacks, Rhodes made 16 appearances and averaged 2.9ppg and 1.9rpg in 6.5 minutes per game. At the end of the season, Rhodes declared his intention to transfer out of MSU, but after meetings with head coach Rick Stansbury, Rhodes ended up staying put.http://www.secrivals.com/vbulletin/archive/index.php/t-44186.html
Rhodes' sophomore campaign fared much better than his first. Due to the team being quite young, Rhodes started in 25 game and was called upon to be a team leader. He responded by co-leading the team in scoring with 13.8ppg and leading the team with 7.1rpg. The increased production led to post season recognition from the AP as well as the SEC Coaches by being voted Second Team All SEC by both groups.http://www.mstateathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=90867&SPID=10994&DB_OEM_ID=16800&ATCLID=944342&Q_SEASON=2006
Entering his junior year, Rhodes was tabbed as a preseason second team ALL SEC player as well as the preseason defensive player of the year in the SEC.http://www.mstatesportsblog.com/2006/10/24/rhodes-and-gordon-named-second-team-all-sec-by-coaches/http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=4580 Again starting in 25 games, Rhodes averaged 13.7ppg and 6.2rpg through the season. Injuring his wrist in a reconference game against Charlotte
, Rhodes sat out the next game and struggled to regain his form through the following four games. Once the SEC season rolled around, Rhodes was healthy and averaged 15.4ppg in conference games. Offense always being the strong art of his game, Rhodes scored over 20 points seven times through the season. He also compiled two double doubles over the season(against University of Tennessee
and West Virginia University
).http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/16800/pdf/mbb/mbk_quickfacts_200708.pdf With the help of Rhodes, the Bulldogs fought their way to the NIT
semi-finals only to lose on a last second shot to the eventual champions West Virginia
. Once again, Rhodes was named to the postseason Second Team ALL-SEC by the coaches.
Following his junior year, Rhodes declared for the 2007 NBA Draft
. Choosing not to hire an agent allowed Rhodes to test the waters without leaving school for good. Though he wasn't invited to the NBA predraft workouts in Orlando, and no teams invited him for private workouts, Rhodes stayed in the draft until the last possible day. Rhodes released this official statement after withdrawing:
In his final year, Rhodes looks to break the 1000 point barrier needing only 87 more points to do so. By returning for his senior year, Rhodes will be half of one of the most dangerous inside-out teams in the conference, with Jamont Gordon
being the other part. Having only made it to the NCAA tournament one time, during his freshman year, he has said that it is a personal goal to help lead the Bulldogs back to the tournament.
In 2010-2011, he played for Busan KT Sonicboom in South Korea. He then re-signed with the team for one more season.
Galveston, Texas
Galveston is a coastal city located on Galveston Island in the U.S. state of Texas. , the city had a total population of 47,743 within an area of...
) is an American college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player for the Mississippi State University Bulldogs
Mississippi State Bulldogs
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are the athletic teams of Mississippi State University. They participate in NCAA's Division I in the competitive 12-member Southeastern Conference under the mascot Bulldogs and the school colors of maroon and white...
. Coming out of high school, Charles was heavily recruited by perennial basketball powerhouses like Oklahoma, Mississippi State, Alabama, and Arkansas.http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=13364 Rhodes committed early on in his senior year to Mississippi State and had a solid season leading Lanier High School to a state runner up finish that year by averaging 18.4ppg, 12.1rpg, and 2.7bpg.
As a freshman at Mississippi State, Rhodes was used sparingly due to minor off court incidents like showing late for practices and missing a team flight to a game.http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/336378.html Playing time was also in short supply due to senior All American Lawrence Roberts starting ahead of Rhodes. Through these setbacks, Rhodes made 16 appearances and averaged 2.9ppg and 1.9rpg in 6.5 minutes per game. At the end of the season, Rhodes declared his intention to transfer out of MSU, but after meetings with head coach Rick Stansbury, Rhodes ended up staying put.http://www.secrivals.com/vbulletin/archive/index.php/t-44186.html
Rhodes' sophomore campaign fared much better than his first. Due to the team being quite young, Rhodes started in 25 game and was called upon to be a team leader. He responded by co-leading the team in scoring with 13.8ppg and leading the team with 7.1rpg. The increased production led to post season recognition from the AP as well as the SEC Coaches by being voted Second Team All SEC by both groups.http://www.mstateathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=90867&SPID=10994&DB_OEM_ID=16800&ATCLID=944342&Q_SEASON=2006
Entering his junior year, Rhodes was tabbed as a preseason second team ALL SEC player as well as the preseason defensive player of the year in the SEC.http://www.mstatesportsblog.com/2006/10/24/rhodes-and-gordon-named-second-team-all-sec-by-coaches/http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=4580 Again starting in 25 games, Rhodes averaged 13.7ppg and 6.2rpg through the season. Injuring his wrist in a reconference game against Charlotte
CHARLOTTE
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, Rhodes sat out the next game and struggled to regain his form through the following four games. Once the SEC season rolled around, Rhodes was healthy and averaged 15.4ppg in conference games. Offense always being the strong art of his game, Rhodes scored over 20 points seven times through the season. He also compiled two double doubles over the season(against University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
and West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
).http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/16800/pdf/mbb/mbk_quickfacts_200708.pdf With the help of Rhodes, the Bulldogs fought their way to the NIT
National Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
semi-finals only to lose on a last second shot to the eventual champions West Virginia
West Virginia Mountaineers
The West Virginia Mountaineers are the athletic teams of West Virginia University. The school is a member of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Big East Conference. On July 1, 2012 the Mountaineers will switch conferences, moving from the Big East to the Big 12, becoming...
. Once again, Rhodes was named to the postseason Second Team ALL-SEC by the coaches.
Following his junior year, Rhodes declared for the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
. Choosing not to hire an agent allowed Rhodes to test the waters without leaving school for good. Though he wasn't invited to the NBA predraft workouts in Orlando, and no teams invited him for private workouts, Rhodes stayed in the draft until the last possible day. Rhodes released this official statement after withdrawing:
"I have officially withdrawn my name from the 2007 NBA Draft by faxing the required paperwork to the NBA office. The NBA put this policy in place to allow underclassmen like myself to test the draft waters, and I simply took advantage of the opportunity. I now have a better perspective on the areas of my game that I need to work on in order to improve my status for next year's draft. I'm now looking forward to getting back to work and helping my teammates compete for another championship. At the same time, it has always been a goal of mine to earn my degree from Mississippi State, and I'm in a position to accomplish that goal this coming May with another solid year in the classroom."http://www.mstateathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=90865&SPID=10994&ATCLID=945546&DB_OEM_ID=16800
In his final year, Rhodes looks to break the 1000 point barrier needing only 87 more points to do so. By returning for his senior year, Rhodes will be half of one of the most dangerous inside-out teams in the conference, with Jamont Gordon
Jamont Gordon
Jamont Gordon is an American basketball player who played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. At Glencliff Complex High School, Gordon was named 2004 TSSAA class 3A Mr. Basketball...
being the other part. Having only made it to the NCAA tournament one time, during his freshman year, he has said that it is a personal goal to help lead the Bulldogs back to the tournament.
In 2010-2011, he played for Busan KT Sonicboom in South Korea. He then re-signed with the team for one more season.