Hodge is 24 years old and that will likely keep him from being drafted. We like his two-way ability. He can score and he also plays defense. Hodge averaged 14.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.6 steals in 2022-23. He has improved his three-point shooting each season, now making 40% 3-pt FG. He led the SEC in three-point field goal percentage. He shot 73.4% at the free throw line. Hodge is trustworthy with the ball. His 2.07-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio is excellent for a guy that likes to score. Right handed. On defense, Hodge has fantastic anticipation. He was the 2020-21 Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year while at Cleveland St. This season, Hodge led the SEC in total steals (91). He was fourth in SEC boxscore plus/minus. We view Hodge as a possible low-tier starter in the NBA. It's not easy to find guys that can shoot 40% from deep, AND be an obvious plus defender. He would be among our first calls for a Summer League invite.
