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Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's Hawks
Saint Joseph's Hawks

Hall of Fame

Rodney Blake

Biography

The top shot-blocker in Hawk history... Three-time All-Atlantic 10 First Team and Big Five honoree... Two-time All-District selection, and Honorable Mention All-American by The Sporting News... At the time of his graduation held every SJU record in blocked shots... Led the nation in blocks as a senior (116), and his 419 rejections still ranks among the NCAA all-time leaders... His 12 blocks versus Cleveland State still stands as the school record... Ranks 11th on the Hawks' all-time scoring list with 1,679 points and 16th in rebounds with 818... Key member of the Hawks' 1986 A-10 Championship team... Atlantic 10 All-Rookie selection in 1984-85... Received the Class of 1950 award upon graduation as SJU's top senior male student-athlete... Helped the USA win a gold medal at 1986 Jones Cup in Taiwan... Played professionally for over a decade in the CBA and overseas... Is a native of Sharon Hill, Pa. and a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School.