Let’s face it, when college basketball fans turn their attention to the Seton Hall Pirates, the first name to squeeze its way into the conversation is that of Angel Delgado. And rightfully so, after all, Delgado led the nation in rebounding last year and has more double-doubles to his name than Donald Trump has hotels.
But that second name, the next Pirate to enter the conversation, is probably Desi Rodriguez, the sweet-shooting senior lefty who is currently leading Seton Hall in scoring at 17.8 points per game, good for eighth in the BIG EAST.
In fact, Rodriguez has been so effective this season - he’s led the Pirates in scoring in four of their six games this season - that Pirates head coach Kevin Willard has on more than one occasion described his senior guard/forward as an “elite” player in college basketball.