Coach also talks about Anias Futrell and much more.

UT-Martin and SEMO both visit LU this week.  Both are currently ahead of LU in the OVC standings.

Looking back at the 2games from the past week, Coach talks about Anias Futrell and his defensive intensity along with his increased offensive production.  

Coach also takes through the logistics of a typical road trip for his team like this week's trip to Indiana and Kentucky for OVC games.

He also talks about surprises for his team and other OVC teams so far.

Coach also takes listeners through the mid-January focus on high school and college portal recruiting preparation and activities.

He looks ahead toward the game at Missouri State on December 23 and then talks about how he gets his team back in the basketball groove after the brief holiday break.  Interestingly, they don't run wind sprints; they just scrimmage at a fast pace.

Finally, we talk about the LU men's program with 4 players averaging double figure scoring and one more very close to that number - and what it means for the upcoming OVC season.

We also talk about exceptional 70%-plus shooting (2 point and 3 points) at Culver-Stockton.

He also reviews the Power 4 games as they relate to preparing his squad for the OVC conference season.

Coach also looks ahead to this weekend's game at Eastern Illinois University.

Assistant Coach Jestin Anderson also joins us on this podcast episode

He also talks about the focus on this summer's practice sessions and on the OVC and its position on the portal and NIL.

We discussed Lindenwood's OVC stats in some strong and weak areas and looked ahead to a tough road trip to Arkansas-Little Rock and SEMO.

In our behind-the-scenes section, Coach Gerdeman talked about what goes on while a college basketball team travels on a bus.

Coach also steps us through the challenges of playing DI basketball road games.

Coach also shares his behind the scenes story about athletic training Zach Glenn.

We also look ahead to a 4-game homestand and the remaining 12 games of the conference season.

Coach also discusses the impact of the big NCAA announcement that will enable LU to compete in national tournaments one year earlier (2025-2026 academic year).  He also chats about his and his staff's approach to watching high school games during the season.

Coach Gerdeman discusses the importance of learning from close losses, shooting performance, and the significance of community engagement to boost attendance at games. 

• the pre-conference games to date.
• the balanced scoring for his team
• this Saturday's game against UI-Indy
• final exam weeks and his approach to keeping players focused on academics
• Balancing freshman through seniors on a team
• Power 5 conferences and future games

We discuss the number of transfers in that game, his interactions with OU Coach Porter Moser and look ahead to the November 7th home game.

He also discusses how coaches determine player rotations during the season, how TV coverage has been good for Lindenwood, and his thought process for watching high school baskeball games during the season.

In this episode, Gary Stocker hosts Lindenwood University head men's basketball coach Kyle Gerdeman and player Markeith Browning. They discuss Browning's transition to Lindenwood , the importance of practice planning, evaluating high school talent, and defining success in basketball beyond just wins and losses. The conversation also touches on how players can handle pressure situations during games and the significance of player development.

Takeaways

• Markeith Browning fell in love with the Lindenwood campus.
• The coaching staff at Lyndenwood genuinely cares about players' futures.
• Defense is a major focus in practice sessions.
• Being an everyday guy is crucial for success in college basketball.
• Players should be ready to work hard every day.
• Success is defined by maximizing players' potential in all areas.
• High school basketball in St. Louis has a rich competitive environment.
• Coaches look for attitude and body language in potential recruits.
• Player development is essential at the college level.
• Handling pressure situations is a skill that can be developed.

Coach talks about first-game preparations for the 2024-2025 season, the Ohio Valley Conference, transfer portal management, and keeping players humble.

He also shares his story of the Gerdeman family, his wife Angie and their 3 children.

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