Adria Rodriguez Is Headed to Spain: WSU's Passer Just Went Pro
Well, that door just slammed shut. Adria Rodriguez, the 6-4 senior guard who spent one season running the offense for Washington State, signed with Hiopos Lleida, a professional team in Spain's top basketball league. The move happened Wednesday, and it kills any chance of him suiting up for the Cougars next year. Rodriguez signed a deal that covers the rest of this season plus two more years after that, according to the team's Instagram announcement.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of His WSU Run
Look, Rodriguez's year in Pullman was complicated. He finished averaging 3.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game with 1.1 steals per game. His assist rate of 26.9 percent led the team by a lot. But here's the thing: he was rough early on in non-conference games and when the WCC schedule started. Then something clicked. In his last 13 games against non-Gonzaga opponents, Rodriguez dropped 73 assists while turning it over just 14 times and grabbed 45 boards. That's the kind of jump that matters.
Coach David Riley kept the door open for him to come back, but the Spanish opportunity obviously won out. Can you blame him?
The Ceiling Question That Followed Him Out
Here's where it gets real: Rodriguez's shooting was a serious problem. His 45.9 percent clip from two was the lowest on the team. From three? He was basically a non-factor, going 1-of-15 from deep and attempting only three triples in the final 17 games. That's one attempt nearly every six games. When you can't shoot, you make life incredibly tough on the offense, especially when teammates like ND Okafor had similar limitations.
But Rodriguez had a skill that kept him valuable. He was genuinely good at running the 2-3 zone in the middle. His passing was special enough that he could still create looks and generate offense even without a jump shot. It's exactly the kind of skill that could translate to professional basketball in Spain.
What's Next for the Cougars
WSU now has three open roster spots for next season. That number could shift depending on whether Simon Hildebrandt pursues another year of eligibility or if Casey Jones' redshirt and mission timeline changes things up. Either way, Rodriguez taking the Spanish pro deal means the roster overhaul continues in Pullman.
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