Rodgers’ basketball career began as a young girl, as her dad taught her how to play in their hometown of Virginia Beach, Virginia, starting at age six. She lived in the same house throughout her childhood, and her parents still live there today. She has one sister who is 10 years older than her.
“My family is so close to this day, and I am so fortunate to have had such a stable home life with everything I needed while growing up,” Rodgers said.
In high school, Rodgers was a four-year starter. She practiced every day, and then went to the gym with her dad for another two hours to get additional work in. At Maryland, Rodgers continued her success as she played in two ACC Championships (2009, 2012), took three trips to the Elite Eight, and received the team’s Selfless Award and Academic Achievement Award after her senior season.
Rodgers faced several injuries during her time at the university. The summer she arrived, Rodgers tore her ACL and meniscus while playing basketball with a local league. This resulted in her to become a redshirt freshman, in which she extended her time at the university for an additional year. Rodgers experienced another knee surgery during the summer of 2010, causing her to be on crutches during the start of her junior year season.
Other than the ACC Championships and the trips to the Elite Eight, Rodgers said her favorite memory is when she scored a game-winning basket against Georgia Tech after the power had just gone out.
“Due to my injuries, there were moments where my career felt up and down, so to have those moments were very special to me,” Rodgers said.
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