Lindemann was a 6'7 center at Washington State from 1938 to 1941, leading the Cougars to a 72–26 record over his three varsity seasons and to their best post–season finish in program history.

Lindeman was the centerpiece of head coach Jack Friel's best team, his 1940–41 squad that made it all the way to the NCAA championship game.

Lindemann was the driving force behind the run, leading the Cougars in scoring in their first two games (26 against Creighton and 14 against Arkansas).

However, Wisconsin – the Cougars' championship opponent – effectively gameplanned Lindemann as they held the big center scoreless from the field.

[2] After the end of his athletic career, Lindemann stayed on with the Phillips Petroleum Company in business roles.