Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Basketball Legend Rodney Rogers Dies at 54
Rodney Rogers, a famous basketball player from Wake Forest University, died at the age of 54.
He had a great career in basketball and even won many awards.
After an accident, he started a foundation to help people with spinal cord injuries.
He is survived by his family and his legacy lives on in Wake Forest University.
Rodney Rogers, Wake Forest basketball icon, died at 54 from pneumonia complications
He is survived by his wife and three children, all of whom pursued basketball careers
Rogers' career highlights include ACC Freshman of the Year, ACC Player of the Year, and NBA Sixth Man of the Year
He became the ninth pick in the 1993 NBA Draft, the highest selection for a Wake Forest player in over 30 years
After a 2008 accident, Rogers founded the Rodney Rogers Foundation to support people with spinal cord injuries
- Who
- Rodney Rogers
- What
- died from pneumonia complications
- When
- at the age of 54
- Where
- not specified
- Why
- not explicitly stated
Family and Friends
Sports Community
Legacy
Family and Friends
Remembering his impact on their lives
Sports Community
Celebrating his influence on basketball
- Nickname
- Durham Bull
- High School
- Not specified
- Wake Forest Years
- 1991-1993
- NBA Career Years
- 1993-2005
- NBA Teams
- Multiple teams, including the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers
- Awards
- ACC Freshman of the Year, ACC Player of the Year, NBA Sixth Man of the Year, and others
- Foundation
- Rodney Rogers Foundation for spinal cord injury support
- Wake Forest Honors
- 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award and honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree
