He played college basketball for Campbell University in the ASUN Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Rodríguez had a stellar high school career at Calusa Preparatory, where he led the team to Florida’s state championship in 2005.

[1] Rodríguez was Campbell's first freshman to earn all-conference honors since Joe Spinks gained second team All-Big South recognition in 1991.

[1] Following his sophomore year Rodríguez received several honors, these included being selected first-team all-state by the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association.

[2] Several specialized websites awarded him recognitions including CollegeHoops.net and CollegeInsider.com who named him an honorable mention Mid-Major All-American.