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What does it take to build championship-caliber basketball programs at the Division I level? SEMO head basketball coaches Brad Korn and Briley Palmer pull back the curtain in this captivating conversation about their journeys, philosophies, and the state of college basketball today.

Coach Palmer's path from Farmington High School to Mineral Area College to the SEMO sideline reveals a coach deeply connected to Southeast Missouri basketball. Taking over the women's program with just two players on the roster in May 2022, she shares the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding a program from the ground up. Her authenticity and determination shine through as she discusses balancing family life with the demands of Division I coaching.

Meanwhile, Coach Korn, fresh off leading the men's team to their first-ever outright OVC championship, offers wisdom gained from two decades in college basketball at SIU, Kansas State, and Missouri State. With nine returning players from last year's championship squad, he provides insight into creating a culture where athletes choose program stability over transfer portal opportunities.

Both coaches tackle the realities of modern college athletics – from NIL compensation to the transfer portal – with refreshing honesty. Their perspectives on recruiting, player development, and the unique basketball culture of Southeast Missouri reveal why SEMO has become a destination where coaches and players alike want to build something special.

The conversation also explores the strong family atmosphere within SEMO athletics, where many coaches have remained for years despite opportunities elsewhere. This stability has contributed to SEMO winning multiple Commissioner's Cups as the OVC's top athletic program.

Whether you're a die-hard Redhawks fan or simply appreciate the values of determination, community, and perseverance, this conversation offers a compelling look inside two basketball programs on the rise. Come support SEMO basketball this season at the Show Me Center!

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