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New Mount St. Mary's (@MountHoops) head coach Donny Lind (@dslind) joins the podcast! Lind comes over from UNC Greensboro where he was an assistant coach. He's also a former MSM assistant coach so we talk about what it's like to be back, why this job was so appealing, and what fans can expect from the program under his leadership. Coach Lind shares some great insight into the style he intends to bring, the types of players he is going to recruit, the culture of the program he's building, and what he's learned from past coaches he's worked with like Shaka Smart, Mike Rhoades, Will Wade, Jamion Christian, Mike Jones, and more. Lind also tells a couple of really great stories like his experience competing in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating competition and when former Loyola Maryland head coach Jimmy Patsos moved into the stands during a game. Presented by betonline.ag!

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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!

New Old Dominion (@ODU_MBB) head coach Mike Jones (@ODU_CoachMJ) joins the podcast to talk about taking over at his alma mater. Jones was the head coach at DeMatha for around 20 years, as well as a player there, so we talk about that experience and what he learned from legendary DeMatha head coach Morgan Wootten. He was also an assistant coach at Virginia Tech under Mike Young and at Maryland under Kevin Willard so we discuss that as well. Jones talks about his coaching philosophy and the style of play he'd like to employ, as well as the type of player and person he intends to recruit. He also shared some great anecdotes about playing at ODU, like being No. 3 seed Villanova in three overtimes in the 1995 NCAA Tournament, and playing in the DMV, including which was actually the best DeMatha team of all-time. Presented by betonline.ag!

George Washington Men's Basketball started off the year hot and then struggled later in conference play. What happened? GW Insiders Liam O'Murchu (@liam_0__) and David Korn (@David_Korn4) joins the podcast this week to discuss what worked and what didn't for GW this season. We also cover transfer portal activity, who to build their team around for the future, what the team needs to address from a roster-building standpoint to be more successful next season, and how they replace the loss of super senior James Bishop IV. Presented by betonline.ag!

American University head coach Duane Simpkins joins the podcast this week. Simpkins provided his perspective on how American's season went, having some key players returning for next year, bringing out the best in his players, and the type of program he wants to build and style of play he wants to implement.

Jonas Evans is joined by Nathan Schwartz and Brandon Schwartzberg to break down the disappointing end to Maryland's season. The guys recap a brutal Big Ten Tournament performance, as well as Kevin Willard's exciting transfer signings for next season. All that and more on the latest edition of Bleav in DMV Hoops. Presented by betonline.ag!