Friday’s Arizin: Daily links for Sept. 30

Happy Friday! Here are your links to end the week:

NBA Draft Scouting Report: Villanova's Mark Armstrong | SI.com
Villanova guard Mark Armstrong is projected to be a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Jalen Brunson already taking on leadership role with Knicks - Newsday
Although Brunson is small for an NBA point guard, Tom Thibodeau says "he doesn't necessarily look the part, but he is the part."

College basketball offseason winners and losers: Duke, Indiana make right moves; Louisville, Arizona stumble - CBSSports.com
With practices firing up around the country, it's time to reflect on college basketball's offseason

Women’s Soccer Drops BIG EAST Home Opener to Xavier 1-0 - Villanova University
The Villanova women's soccer team fell to the Xavier Musketeers on Thursday afternoon by a final of 1-0. With the loss the Wildcats move to 2-4-2

Phoenix Suns set to unleash dynamic defensive duo | Valley of the Suns
Mikal Bridges and Josh Okogie could provide the Phoenix Suns with the most dynamic and devastating defensive wing duo in the NBA.

What can a healthy and in shape Kyle Lowry can bring to the Miami Heat? - Hot Hot Hoops
One of the Heat’s biggest question marks could shape the entire season, one way or another.

Warriors News: Klay Thompson Confident in DiVincenzo, Green | Heavy.com
During an interview at Golden State Warriors training camp in Japan, Klay Thompson talked about the upcoming season for Donte DiVincenzo and JaMychal Green.

Trail Blazers Media Day 2022: Josh Hart Wants to Start - Blazer's Edge
The veteran guard isn’t settling for a bench role if he can help it.

Trail Blazers’ 3-man race at small forward most intriguing storyline entering training camp - oregonlive.com
Coach Chauncey Billups' approach will be simple: Let the three compete.