Rodriguez came onto the wheelchair basketball scene in 1980, forging a path for many girls to follow as she played in three Paralympic Games (1992 and 2000 for the United States; 2008 for Mexico). Over her 37 year career, she helped the Southern California Sunrise win five Women’s National Championships; a third-place finish in the NWBA Championship Division; two USA Gold Cup Teams; and two ParaPan Am Games. 

Rodriguez dominated the hardwoods nationally and recognized with selection to All-Tournament Teams, and Most Valuable Player Awards. She was selected to represent Team USA on six Women’s National Teams. Following her playing days, she turned her focus to coaching, giving back to the sport by sharing her skills and knowledge. She has coached the PossAbilities Shield Maiden Women’s Team since 2015. She is also an assistant coach for the Boyle Heights Kodiaks Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team. 

The 2017 NWBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies will be held at the Crowne Plaza Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, April 1, starting at 6 p.m. EST. The annual NWBA Hall of Fame Induction is held in conjunction with the 2017 NWBA National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament presented by ABC Medical, set for March 30-April 2.