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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!

Where to Listen

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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