The Intersection - Volume III

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Paul O'Connor
December 06, 2022

Pre-Season #1 falls outside of the top 25 after 4 straight losses.

Welcome to The Intersection, Volume III. I have a strange feeling this will be my favorite newsletter yet. :)

Latest from The Green Light

The Green Light - Episode 121

Listen to this episode from The Green Light on Spotify. Paul and Ian recap the recent action in college basketball and discuss the polarity of Roy Williams and Coach K's retirement activities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-green-light/support

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HIjL5mKsms3zxFuAVXbB8?si=rmViTnGGSvm94mKJ4iywTw

The Green Light - Episode 120

Listen to this episode from The Green Light on Spotify. Paul and Ian discuss the opening week of college basketball and debate which programs are most similar to some of the greatest rappers of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-green-light/support

https://open.spotify.com/episode/78TB6MuWvqqBe8wlfUKesy?si=YuuRdvisTpOWHecEMr5jQQ

NBA Round Up

Memo: NBA loosens rules on scouting HS players

Beginning this month, NBA teams will be permitted to attend several key high school events featuring many of America's best non-draft eligible players.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35190129/nba-teams-allowed-scout-high-school-players-key-events

Interesting move here by the NBA - Overtime Elite may have helped shift their mindset.

AD draws 'MVP' chants with 55-point performance

Anthony Davis also had 17 rebounds and three blocked shots in L.A.'s win in Washington on Sunday night, yielding high praise from the Lakers and fans alike.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35186293/anthony-davis-drops-55-points-grabs-17-rebounds-lakers-win

It had been three decades since any player in the NBA put up a stat line of 50 or more points, 15 or more rebounds and three or more blocks while connecting on at least 70% of his shot attempts, as Davis (73% from the field) mirrored Patrick Ewing's 50 points on 71% shooting, 15 rebounds and three blocks that the New York Knicks star put up back on Dec. 1, 1990.

Enjoy 10 minutes of straight buckets by Zion.

College Basketball Round Up

Details Emerge Concerning Peake, NMSU Coaches in New Mexico Shooting Report - Sports Illustrated

Mike Peake shot and killed a 19-year-old after he was allegedly struck with a baseball bat and the deceased shot at the NMSU player.

https://www.si.com/college/2022/12/06/mike-peake-new-mexico-state-unm-shooting-details-coaches

By far and away the craziest story of the year - must read.

Maryland basketball coach Kevin Willard sees glimpses of 'championship level' in win over Illinois

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https://247sports.com/Article/Maryland-basketball-coach-Kevin-Willard-sees-glimpses-of-championship-level-in-win-over-Illinois-199384183/

Don't look now but Maryland might be good again?

Unbeaten through nine games, No. 5 UConn men continue rise in rankings

The UConn men's basketball team, 9-0, broke into the AP Top 5 after winning each of its first nine games by double-digits. Jordan Hawkins was named to the Big East honor roll after career-high scoring against Oklahoma State.

https://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/hc-sp-unbeaten-through-nine-games-uconn-men-continue-rise-in-rankings-20221205-20221205-6rgqmmoedzdadj7bp5xlgnas74-story.html

UConn's highest ranking since 2011!

Blog Boy

Duke basketball: Improvements still needed following victory

The Duke basketball team took down a gritty Ohio State team in the latest edition of the ACC vs. Big10 Challenge. It’s quite clear that the Duke basketba...

https://balldurham.com/2022/12/01/duke-basketball-improvements-needed/

Duke Basketball: Purdue size and strength too much for Blue Devils

Duke basketball team travels home to Durham with loss in Portland. The Duke basketball team got handed its most lopsided loss in the Jon Scheyer era at t...

https://balldurham.com/2022/11/28/duke-basketball-purdue-size-strength/

Duke basketball: Victory over potent mid-major nothing to scoff at

A Duke basketball victory over Bellarmine should not be dismissed Five games into a season is certainly not enough time or reps for most college basketball...

https://balldurham.com/2022/11/22/duke-basketball-victory-bellarmine-scoff/