Liberty wing and NBA Draft prospect Kyle Rode
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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Show Notes
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
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