Matthew Jared Rhoden ( / ˈ r oʊ d ən / ROH -dən ; born August 27, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Paris Basketball of the LNB Élite and EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Seton Hall Pirates.
High school career
Rhoden attended Baldwin Senior High School in Baldwin, New York. During his junior year, he scored an average of 19.5 points and grabbed 6.7 rebounds per game. He helped his team win the Long Island AA championship and was recognized as the Nassau County Player of the Year. Rhoden changed his eligibility to the 2018 class and moved to Our Saviour Lutheran School in The Bronx. As a senior, he averaged 29.3 points, seven rebounds, and three assists per game, earning a spot on the All-USA Today New York First Team. He played for the New York Lightning on the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit. Rhoden chose to play college basketball for Seton Hall, selecting this opportunity over offers from Saint Louis, Wichita State, and Penn State.
College career
Rhoden had shoulder surgery before his first year at Seton Hall. During his freshman year, he scored an average of 3.4 points and grabbed 2.6 rebounds each game. In his sophomore year, he played some games as a starter and averaged 9.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. On December 23, 2020, Rhoden had his highest score of the season with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists in a 78–67 win against Georgetown. As a junior, he averaged 14.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Rhoden was chosen for the Big East All-Tournament Team after scoring an average of 20.5 points and grabbing 10.5 rebounds in two games during the 2021 Big East tournament. On November 22, 2021, he scored a career-high 29 points in a 79–76 game against Ohio State. Rhoden was named to the First Team All-Big East during his senior year.
Professional career
After not being selected in the 2022 NBA draft, Rhoden signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on August 3, 2022, but was released before the season began. On November 4, he was added to the opening night roster for the College Park Skyhawks.
On December 26, 2022, Rhoden signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons, which allowed him to split time between the Pistons and their NBA G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise.
On July 2, 2023, Rhoden signed another two-way contract with the Pistons and joined them for the 2023 NBA Summer League.
On August 19, 2024, Rhoden signed with the Toronto Raptors but was released on October 19.
On October 21, 2024, Rhoden was claimed off waivers by the Charlotte Hornets and converted his deal into a two-way contract. He was released by the Hornets on November 30.
On December 8, 2024, Rhoden joined Raptors 905, the G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors.
On March 4, 2025, the Toronto Raptors signed Rhoden to a two-way contract. In his first career start, he helped the Raptors win a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 12, scoring 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. He made four three-point shots and recorded four steals. During the 2024–25 NBA season, Rhoden appeared in 10 games (2 starts) for Toronto, averaging 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. On April 22, it was announced that Rhoden had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. On July 1, the Raptors released him. The Raptors re-signed Rhoden on September 27, but he was released again on October 16.
On November 1, 2025, Paris Basketball of the LNB Élite and EuroLeague announced Rhoden as a new player.