Keep Rod’s name on your radar. He is playing on a very talented Alabama Fusion EYBL team over the summer and is already showing why he belongs. You can tell he plays football. He has a strong build and plays physical. He attacks with rim with force and is a very strong defender. His game will continue to not only be on display, but also grow throughout the summer with the opportunity he has.

5/24/25: Rod Lucas Rod Lucas 6'5" | SF/PF Arlington | 2028 State TN showed off a little bit of handle in the open floor against a feisty team. His first crossover looked nice, but he was unable to create meaningful separation after the sharp move. Lucas played very solid perimeter defense on an ambitious forward. The forward tried to wiggle and incorporated a modest crossover and Lucas stayed perfectly in front by sliding his feet. The ceiling for Lucas, a potential college “3” screams higher if he can defend the perimeter as well as this game suggested.

5/19/25: Lucas started as the “3” against UPlay 15u and ran the floor well, collecting the game’s first offensive rebound. Lucas demonstrated good defensive court awareness as he tracked his man until the opposing forward floated to the weak-side corner. Lucas decided on his own to hover in the lane alone and it helped him comfortably pull down the defensive rebound. In the blowout loss to AB Elite 15u, Lucas hauled in seven rebounds though he was an offensive non-factor. Facing UPlay 15u Lucas showed some eagerness to push and dribble after his defensive rebounds. His speed is already ok for a varsity ball-handler, which means he will be dangerous attacking from 50′ with the gas to the floor as soon as winter 2025-2026.