The Intersection - Volume IV

The Green Light Podcast official Newsletter

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Paul O'Connor
January 09, 2023

The Intersection - Volume IV

The Green Light Podcast Official Newsletter.

Happy New Year and welcome to Volume IV of The Intersection. Lots to cover, let's dive in.

Latest from The Green Light

The Green Light - Episode 122

Listen to this episode from The Green Light on Spotify. Paul and Ian recap the past two weeks in college hoops involving the major headlines at Kentucky, Texas, UConn and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-green-light/support

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lsFRHALqu0Q0NppA89lvP?si=Pc0MjybTTt2t8KzV3SDcEw

NBA Round Up

LeBron continues to confuse people by complaining about the team that he ultimately has control over...just put in a request Bron, and it'll be done...like always.

LeBron James questions Lakers for reluctance to make trade: 'Y'all know what the f--- should be happening'

James, however, pushed back at the idea he's frustrated on social media

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-questions-lakers-for-reluctance-to-make-trade-yall-know-what-the-f-should-be-happening/

71 POINTS!?!?!?!?

Donovan Mitchell's 71-point game highlights wild NBA night - Sports Illustrated

Plus, how the Warriors keep finding a way to win without Stephen Curry and LeBron James's MVP-caliber play.

https://www.si.com/nba/2023/01/03/donovan-mitchell-cavaliers-71-points-klay-thompson-lebron-james

First Zion, now Durant - let's hope for a healthy return for both.

Kevin Durant’s injury is a good test for the Brooklyn Nets - Sports Illustrated

Brooklyn’s star has an MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

https://www.si.com/nba/2023/01/09/kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets-injury-mcl-sprain

College Basketball Round Up

Texas fires Chris Beard - who takes over?

Texas basketball fires Chris Beard; who are coaching candidates? - Sports Illustrated

These names could get a real look—including, maybe, Coach Cal.

https://www.si.com/college/2023/01/05/texas-fires-chris-beard-candidates-musselman-calipari

Georgetown is down bad, who will replace Ewing?

Georgetown’s Patrick Ewing Addresses Future As Hoyas Lose 25th Straight Big East Game - Sports Illustrated

Georgetown is off to a 5–11 start this season and is winless in conference play.

https://www.si.com/college/2023/01/05/georgetown-patrick-ewing-addresses-future-struggling-hoyas-big-east

Keep counting Ed Cooley out, he'll keep racking up W's

Here's how Ed Cooley's Providence Friars are surprising the college basketball world — again

Friars Bryce Hopkins has blossomed into a star; Devin Carter is a two-way threat and Ed Croswell is bedrock inside

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/college/2023/01/07/bill-koch-wont-bet-against-another-magical-run-for-providence-basketball/69785193007/

Blog Boy

Duke basketball: Was too much expected of this young team?

Was too much expected in the preseason for this Duke basketball team?  It’s time for a reality check for the Duke basketball faithful. As a reminder, th...

https://balldurham.com/2023/01/09/duke-basketball-expectations-high/

Duke basketball looking to create momentum entering 2023

The Duke basketball team is looking to create momentum entering 2023.  The Duke basketball team dominated on the last day of 2022 as they cruised to a 19-...

https://balldurham.com/2023/01/04/duke-basketball-create-momentum/

Duke basketball: Same issues haunting Blue Devils in ugly road loss

The Duke basketball team looked uninterested in its ugly loss to Wake Forest.  Jon Scheyer and a short handed Duke basketball team got its first taste of ...

https://balldurham.com/2022/12/21/duke-basketball-issues-loss/