The Atlanta Hawks claimed guard Jared Rhoden off waivers, it was announced today. He was waived by Portland on October 12, 2022.
Rhoden appeared in three preseason games with the Trail Blazers this past preseason, averaging 6.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 13.2 minutes (.625 FG%, .667 3FG%, 1.000 FT%). He also saw action in five NBA 2K23 Summer League contests in Las Vegas (all starts) and three California Classic Summer League games in San Francisco (two starts) this past summer with the Sacramento Kings. In eight total games (seven starts), he averaged 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.2 minutes (.451 FG%, .308 3FG%, .867 FT%).
Undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft, the 6-6 guard played four years at Seton Hall (2018-22), appearing in 122 games (72 starts), owning collegiate career averages of 10.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steal in 26.0 minutes (.407 FG%, .312 3FG%, .754 FT%). As a senior, he was named to the 2022 All-BIG EAST First Team, USBWA All-District Team and NABC All-District Second Team. Rhoden left Seton Hall as one of only 12 Pirates to record more than 1,200 points and 600 career rebounds.
