Duke Adds Rodney Hood as Coaching Fellow
Former Blue Devil guard joins the basketball staff as Duke opens the season with an 84-50 win over Army.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Duke basketball added former player Rodney Hood as a coaching fellow, head coach Jon Scheyer announced postgame. The move came as Duke defeated Army 84-50 on Monday, November 2, to move to 1-0.
Why it matters
Hood brings firsthand experience from Duke and eight NBA seasons to the coaching staff. His addition gives the program a former player with professional experience as it begins the season.
Hood started 33 games for Duke in 2013-14, averaging 16.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 46.4% from the field. He was drafted No. 23 overall by the Utah Jazz in 2014 and played eight NBA seasons averaging 10.4 points per game.
The players
Rodney Hood
Former Duke guard who was drafted No. 23 overall in 2014 and spent eight seasons in the NBA.
Jon Scheyer
Duke's head basketball coach who announced Hood's addition to the staff.
The details
Jon Scheyer announced Hood's role after Duke's 84-50 victory over Army. Hood was seen with the team ahead of the season opener at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Timeline
2013-14 season: Hood played at Duke and started 33 games.
2014: Hood was drafted No. 23 overall by the Utah Jazz.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Duke beat Army 84-50 and announced Hood's role.
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Duke hosts Coastal Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Season Trajectory
Adding a former Duke player with eight NBA seasons to the staff gives the program direct professional experience heading into a new season. The move places Hood within a familiar pattern of alumni returning to help develop the next group of players.
Fans following Duke can track Hood's role on the bench as the team builds its schedule. The Blue Devils' next home game against Coastal Carolina on November 5 offers the first chance to see the staff in action.
The takeaway
Hood's return gives Duke a former NBA player on staff at a time when the program is building its early-season identity. Readers can follow the team's progress through its next home game.
What happens next
Duke hosts Coastal Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Further reading
For more Duke coverage, see the Basketball section.
