William McCormack

@DJNF alum @barronsonline • Ex-editor/men's basketball beat for @yaledailynews • East Asian Studies/Econ Yale '22.5

[Lei 𝕏ing邢磊 @leixing77]

Hungary’s appeal for Chinese #battery giants lies in its developed automotive industry and favorable business environment for Chinese firms, Lei Xing, an independent auto industry analyst, told @restofworld

https://t.co/jkgHSS8V6Z

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

In the last year, Chinese EV battery and component manufacturers, including heavyweights like CATL, BYD, EVE, and Sunwoda, have announced more than 10 billion euros worth of investment in a country of only ~10 million people: Hungary. @restofworld
https://t.co/h2HLajfDc7

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

Tried something slightly new and enjoyed reviewing (and reading) Xu Zechen’s new book “Beijing Sprawl” for @thechinaproj: https://t.co/92xw9KsPVz

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

Outdoor climbing, Champagne, VIP proposal packages: Manhattan observation decks are selling experiences built around their views. Institutional money ($500m from KKR) and another office REIT have entered the scene, drawn by large, consistent cash flows. https://t.co/a4X5R5PG2z

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

Two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth don't necessarily mean a recession. An eight-person committee at the National Bureau of Economic Research officially decides. https://t.co/KxrYSBBdfT

[Barron's @barronsonline]

U.S. stock futures were down Thursday evening, with the Nasdaq Composite making its most significant after-hours move in weeks, as Snapchat’s parent reported cooling sales amid slower advertising demand. https://t.co/gu5CglSTxd

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

Margarine is 35% more expensive than it was a year ago. Eggs 33%, chicken parts 20%, flour 19% as inflation stays persistent at the supermarket.

“9 dollars and 99 cents, it’s unbelievable,” one shopper told me, holding up a 7-ounce pack of sliced turkey.
https://t.co/XtPIONIPYO

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

By relaxing Chinese import tariffs, President Biden would be exercising one of his only real options for fighting inflation. But relief for consumers would likely be modest, and the move could be criticized. "What he can do is basically all unpopular..." https://t.co/OqsCySPCe0

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

@joserdavila4 @KUNRPublicRadio @Report4America Let's go! Congrats Jose!

[Yale Daily News @yaledailynews]

SPORTS | Yale men’s basketball head coach James Jones’ extension through the 2030-31 season gives him one of the longest contracts in men’s college basketball and marks the third extension he has signed with the University since 2019. https://t.co/7NYSuiomPs

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

Dalila Eshe, a former pro basketball player who always envisioned herself coaching, was officially welcomed on Wednesday: “I have tried to take every experience, even when I was a player, and relate it to my future, to when I want to be a head coach."

https://t.co/R0OaSnhtup

[Yale Daily News @yaledailynews]

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | After seven years as the Yale women’s basketball head coach, Allison Guth is leaving for a new role at the helm of the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers’ program. https://t.co/fAxmlsaGh1

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

🗞️ Full recap of Yale's loss to Purdue: The Boilermakers' Ivey, Edey, and many (33) attempts at the free-throw line ended Yale's postseason run through Ivy Madness and to Milwaukee.

Elis conclude their season 19-12 with another NCAA Tournament appearance.
https://t.co/uImwTK7Xie

[YDN Sports @YDNsports]

MEN'S BASKETBALL: The Boilermakers’ high-powered offense, interior size and a cold second half for the Bulldogs brought their postseason run to an end in the first round of NCAA Tournament action Friday afternoon. No. 14 Yale fell to No. 3 Purdue, 78-56.

https://t.co/6i04f4cvY2

[YDN Sports @YDNsports]

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Purdue guard Jaden Ivey leads all scorers with 18 points, as the Boilermakers drew fouls inside and outscored Yale in the paint to build their advantage. Guard Azar Swain ’22 leads the Bulldogs with 13 points.
https://t.co/sXlmliMscf

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

We’re off.

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Starting lineups just announced on press row as Yale players warm up: Yale F EJ Jarvis '23 will be starting in place of usual starting F Isaiah Kelly '23.

Jarvis, who at 6-foot-8 is slightly taller than Kelly, likely matching up with Purdue's 7-foot-4 starting C Zach Edey.

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

Azar Swain, who is Yale's all-time three-point field goals leader, will set another program record this afternoon. With 121 appearances, he'll have played the most career games in the modern era of Yale men's basketball.

https://t.co/bi5dPYPzhN

[William McCormack @WillMcCormack_]

Longest-tenured men’s college basketball coaches in March Madness this year:

First season leading team in parentheses.

Mike Krzyzewski, Duke (1980-81)
Bob McKillop, Davidson (1989-90)
Tom Izzo, Michigan State (1995-96)
Mark Few, Gonzaga (1999-00)
James Jones, Yale (1999-00)