For Angel Rodriguez, this will be a week to savor – literally and figuratively.
The Miami guard will finally have the chance to play in front of family and friends in San Juan when the Hurricanes take on Mississippi State in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Thursday afternoon and Rodriguez says he’s eager to show off the skills he’s honed in his time away from home.
He also laughingly admits he’s eager to – again – enjoy some of his favorite dishes.
“Of course I know where to go eat,” Rodriguez said. “And even if I’ve got to tell my family and friends to drop some things off because I’m at the hotel, I’ll do it.