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This story is part of ESPN The Magazines Oct. 31 NBA Preview Issue. Subscribe today!Miami HeatOverall: 53 Title track: 26 Ownership: 72 Coaching: 43 Players: 39 Fan relations: 34 Affordability: 60 Stadium experience: 43 Bang for the buck: 88 Change from last year: -32This Heat season isnt just the official end of the short-lived, high-intensity Big Three era. Its a whole new world. Dwyane Wade, who immediately made Miami relevant again and won three titles in 13 years, is gone. He was Miamis Kobe Bryant (without the final Kobe contract that wouldve kept him in Miami). Now this team is in the dreaded rebuilding mode, one of Rileys least favorite terms, but theres a lot of young potential on board.Whats goodWade or no Wade, those three championship banners are forever, so its no surprise that the Heats best ranking comes in title track (No. 26), a result of that success. Another longer-term impact of the success of Wade and the Big Three era? The establishment of a true fan base (at 34th, fan relations also shows well for Miami). The relationship between the Heat and their fans used to be similar to that of any other (non-football) team: Call us when youre championship-level good. But the defensive stance that came with cheering for the Big Three while the rest of the league despised them created a unity among Heat fans. It also required Miamis fans to be more basketball-savvy. Combine that with the Heats constant efforts to engage fans, in person and digitally, and Miami fans might be able to get through this rebuild relatively unscathed.Whats badThis one hurts for Miami. Heat owner Micky Arison has long been lauded as one of the best owners in the sport, and alongside Riley, he was considered a great balance of player-friendly, financially responsible and strong desire to win. But what happens when the biggest force in your sport, LeBron James, leaves surprisingly, franchise fixture Wade leaves emotionally wounded and then fan favorite Chris Boshs medical situation turns contentious? It suddenly appears Arison & Co. are the bad guys -- hence the 65-spot drop in ownership to 72nd overall, Miamis worst ownership ranking in 14 years of these standings. The Heat might need some phenomenal free-agency success next summer to get Arisons reputation back on track.Whats newWith Wade off to Chicago and Bosh battling a blood clotting condition that Pat Riley announced would end his Heat career, its no surprise that the Heats biggest drop this year came from their roster: down 20 spots in players to 39th (the teams lowest ranking since 2010, before the Big Three began). 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A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain. SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- ?Notre Dames V.J. Beachem scored 21 points Friday night and teammate Bonzie Colson added 19 as the Irish coasted to an 83-48 victory over visiting Loyola of Maryland.Right now, he is just so darn confident, said Notre Dame coach Mike Brey, whose team improved to 3-0. Hes a very, very confident guy.Beachem scored in a variety of ways -- 3-pointers, drives to the basket, from the free-throw line.Thats what was neat tonight, Brey said. Hes a moving target.Beachem fueled a first-half spurt in which the Irish overcame an early deficit to wrestle control of the game. Trailing 10-6, Beachem scored 10 points during a 23-5 run as the Irish opened up a big lead.Just to get in a rhythm like that and the guys finding me, it feels great, Beachem said.V.J. Beachems really good, said Loyola coach G.G. Smith, whose team fell to 1-3. We let him dominate the game today.??Colson killed us too.As well as Beachem and Colson played offensively, the talk after the game was how well the Irish played defensively. Notre Dame forced 18 turnovers and limited the Greyhounds to 16 of 54 from the field (29 percent).I loved how we defended. I thought we were flying all over the place. Love that energy, Brey saidAndre Walker, Andrew Kostecka, Jarred Jones and James Fives each scored eight points to top Loyola. Walker entered thhe game averaging 15 points per game while Jones came in with a 14-point average.ddddddddddddNotre Dame steadily built on a 14-point halftime lead to put the game away. The Irish connected on 34 of 70 shots from the field (48 percent), including 10 of 25?from 3-point range (40 percent).The Irish dressed in all green uniforms on their home court, and the look stood out to Brey, especially when his team was dazzling on defense.The speed defense was amazing to watch, Brey said, and with these green uniforms, I was getting cross-eyed.?BIG PICTURENotre Dame: The Irish are in the midst of a busy stretch with Fridays game their second in three days. Notre Dames victory over Seattle Wednesday began a 14-day span in which it will play six games.Loyola: The Greyhounds lost for the third time in four outings. Loyolas first two losses came by five and four points prior to Fridays 35-point setback to the Irish.UP NEXTNotre Dame: Notre Dame hits the road for the first time this season when it plays Colorado Monday against Colorado in the Legends Classic at Barclays Center in New York.Loyola: After opening with three of its first four away from home, Loyola will entertain Fairfield Wednesday afternoon. ' ' '