Ben Shelton was recently seen on a different playing court — specifically, a basketball court. He and his girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, attended an NBA G League game where her brother, Dennis “DJ” Rodman, was playing.
Shelton and Rodman, a professional soccer player, confirmed their relationship in March 2025. Rodman plays as a forward for the United States national team and the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
Ben Shelton and His Girlfriend Trinity Rodman Attend Her Brother DJ Rodman’s NBA G League Game
DJ has followed in the footsteps of their father, basketball legend Dennis Rodman. He plays as a small forward for the Greensboro Swarm in the NBA G League and previously played college basketball for the Washington State Cougars and the USC Trojans. DJ has also been part of the Capital City Go-Go and the Maine Celtics.
Recently, the Greensboro Swarm faced off against the San Diego Clippers at the Orange County Convention Center and won 127-117. During the match, DJ received support from Shelton and Rodman, who were spotted sitting courtside and cheering for the 24-year-old.
After the game, DJ was seen going to Shelton and Rodman to hug them in celebration.
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On the tennis side of things, Shelton wrapped up his 2025 season after competing at the ATP Finals. There, he lost to Alexander Zverev, Félix Auger-Aliassime, and eventual champion Jannik Sinner in the group stage, failing to advance in the tournament.
The former World No. 5 claimed only one title this year, winning the 2025 Canadian Open. He finished as the runner-up at the BMW Open in Munich and reached the semifinals at the Australian Open, the BOSS Open, and the Citi DC Open.
What’s Next for Ben Shelton?
Looking ahead, Shelton will begin his 2026 season by competing in the ASB Classic, which is scheduled to take place from January 12 to January 17, 2026, at the Manuka Doctor Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.
In addition to Shelton, other players expected to compete in the ATP 250 tournament in Auckland include defending champion Gaël Monfils, Casper Ruud, Jakub Menšík, Cameron Norrie, Lorenzo Sonego, and Sebastián Báez, among others.
“For me it’s been great preparation, great matches, and a place that I feel comfortable. I think that to start the year it’s nice to be somewhere that you’re comfortable and feels like home. I enjoy playing there. And I’ve played well in the Australian Open after that tournament, and it’s one that I’d like to keep coming back to,” Shelton said.
The former World No. 5’s best result at the ASB Classic came in 2024, when he reached the semifinals before losing to the eventual runner-up, Taro Daniel.
