EPISODE · Apr 26, 2024 · 36 MIN
Liberty wing and NBA Draft prospect Kyle Rode
from Bleav in Wizards · host Bleav
0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Rode on his master’s degree & Liberty education 2:07 - Kyle’s takeaways & experience at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament 10:40 - Transitioning from the college 3pt line to the NBA line 12:02 - Communication with NBA scouts and execs 13:12 - What role can Rode play on an NBA team? 14:27 - Developing his passing abilities 15:56 - Kyle’s versatility on the court 17:11 - Targeting the rim when shooting 19:24 - Maintaining loyalty in the transfer portal era 21:06 - Rode talks about Liberty's Coach McKay 22:11 - Toughness at the college and NBA level 23:36 - Growth & improvement post-college 25:10 - The impact of spacing on shooting 26:17 - Rodes’ relationship with Brogan Parsons 29:04 - Rapid fire questions 33:55 - Social media plug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Kyle Rode is a 6'7 sharpshooting wing from Liberty. He spent all five years of his college career at Liberty, a rare feat in today's era, and shot 39% from three during that time. This past season he averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Rode recently participated in the Portsmouth Invitation Tournament so he fills us in on that experience, what the pre-draft process is like, interviewing and working out for NBA teams, what he thinks his role would be at the next level. Tune in for great insights on how a player transitions to pro basketball and even some good tips on how to be a better shooter. Presented by betonline.ag!
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