NEWARK — With 9:16 remaining in the first half of Seton Hall's game against DePaul on Saturday, sophomore guard Desi Rodriguez grabbed a steal and threw down a thunderous one-handed dunk.The play was just the latest highlight for Rodriguez, whose improved play has been a major surprise for the Pirates and launched him into the starting lineup.
But it was be the last highlight of the day for Rodriguez. The Bronx native was removed from the game with 5:27 before halftime and never returned. Coach Kevin Willard said after the game that upon being removed from the action Rodriguez said something that warranted a benching.