Chapter 165 ‘Sashimi’ Combination

From the time he served as Shoyo's coach until now, Coach Kaneda has always regarded Goto Riki as Kanagawa Prefecture's biggest opponent.

Although Hainan did not get a place in the national competition in this year's county competition, it was mainly because Hainan and Lingnan fought to the death. Otherwise, it would not be Xiangyang but Hainan who would get a quota in the national competition.

At that time, Xiangyang was even defeated by Hainan, which suffered heavy losses. That game was a great humiliation for coach Kaneda.

"Coach Gao Tou, what's the matter?"

Coach Kaneda is completely businesslike.

Coach Gaotou said sincerely: "Coach Kaneda, Ikeda was lazy and did not go to training today. I have scolded him severely. He has deeply realized his mistake and hopes to apologize to you in person."

"Coach Gaotou, you should know that the authority of the coach is unquestionable. In front of so many players, since I said that Ikeda Kazuhiro will be removed from the list, if I recall him again, what authority will I have? What else can I say?

Control them?"

Without hesitation, Coach Kaneda chose to refuse.

"Alas, it was me who failed to teach Ikeda well. I apologize to you on his behalf."

Coach Gao Tou put down his posture and continued: "Since Ikeda has lost his quota, can Coach Kaneda give this quota to Hainan so that I can make up for the mistakes Ikeda made."

This was Gao Touri's plan. After he learned about this, he knew that Ikeda Kazuhiro was destined to be removed from the list, and he could only try his best to recover losses, such as this player list.

This is the national sports quota of autumn, and most players are eager for it, just like NBA All-Star players.

As for why Ikeda Kazuhiro asked for leave, he might be out of his mind, or he might not want to face Uozumi. Only he knows the specific details.

In addition, if there are only two Hainan players in the Kanagawa Prefecture representative team, it will be detrimental to the reputation of Hainan Affiliated High School.

Gao Touli has coached Hainan for so many years. There have never been fewer than three Hainan players in the Kanagawa Prefecture representative team, and once there were even ten players.

Coach Kaneda hesitated for a moment and said: "Coach Gaotou, only outstanding centers are qualified to represent the Kanagawa Prefecture representative team."

This is an opportunity to damage the reputation of Hainan Affiliated High School. Coach Jintian has no desire to hand over the spot to Hainan.

"In addition to Kazuhiro Ikeda, we in Hainan have many excellent centers!"

"Sorry, Coach Gao Tou, I have something else to do right now, so I'll hang up now!"

Coach Kaneda didn't want to continue chatting with Gao Touli and hung up the phone directly.

However, not long after, his phone rang again.

This time it was not Gao Touri, but the vice chairman of the Kanagawa Prefecture Aki no Sports Organizing Committee.

"There's no way I won't sell your face, but you also know that this is representing our Kanagawa Prefecture, and we must select the best players. Well, I understand!"

When Coach Kaneda hung up the phone, he frowned slightly and was not in a good mood.

The vice chairman of the organizing committee was obviously persuaded by Gao Touli and actually came to intercede for Hainan High School in person. His purpose was very simple, hoping that he would choose another center from Hainan High School.

Coach Kaneda did not refuse directly, but he had to give the other party some face, and finally cited assessment as the reason.

Only players who pass the assessment can obtain this quota.

Coach Jintian looked thoughtful. He didn't want Hainan High School to get this spot, so he was thinking about another candidate for assessment.

In addition to Hainan Affiliated High School, he can also arrange a center from other universities.

Who should I leave this choice to?

Coach Kaneda has several candidates in mind, all of whom are high-quality insiders from major universities.

Although he is a center, he can also be used as a power forward as long as he is good enough.

At this time, Uozumi, who was warming up at the side, showed a thoughtful expression.

When he was picking up the ball just now, he accidentally heard what Coach Kaneda said.

Uozumi hurriedly approached and said: "Coach, I know a very good center. I often spar with him. His strength is absolutely unparalleled!"

Coach Kaneda frowned. He didn't expect Yuzhu to hear it, which made him feel uncomfortable.

In addition, he also heard that Uozumi and Fujima had a close relationship. At that time, Lingnan and Xiangyang had been training together for a long time, which was not the masterpiece of these two people.

However, Coach Kaneda still asked: "Who?"

"Takenori Akagi from Shohoku!"

In Uozumi's view, Akagi Takenori's strength is at least as good as Ikeda Kazuhiro, let alone other Hainan centers.

As soon as he heard Takenori Akagi's name, Coach Kaneda frowned again.

Takenori Akagi was indeed a good candidate, but when he thought of Takenori Akagi, he remembered the scene when he rejected him a few months ago.

After Takenori Akagi graduated from junior high school, his first choice was Hainan High School, and his second choice was Xiangyang, and he had trial training at these two schools.

For some unknown reason, Takenori Akagi performed very poorly during the trial training and was eventually eliminated. Finally, he went to Shohoku.

However, judging from the performance in the prefecture competition, Takenori Akagi's strength is absolutely unparalleled and he is definitely among the outstanding centers. This also makes Coach Kaneda regret that he missed this good prospect.

Coach Kaneda hesitated for a moment, then asked: "What's his current strength?"

"Stronger than the prefectural competition, similar to Ikeda Kazuhiro!"

"Progressed so quickly!"

Coach Kaneda was obviously surprised. Although Takenori Akagi performed very well in the county competition, there was a big gap between him and Ikeda Kazuhiro. He didn't expect that Takenori Akagi would reach this point in just three months.

His talent can be imagined.

However, seeing is believing and hearing is false. Coach Kaneda does not completely believe what Uozumi said.

But one thing is certain, even Takenori Akagi during the prefecture competition is still an excellent center.

"Then give him a chance and inform him for me. I hope he won't let me down!"

Coach Kaneda finally sold the fish to save face.

He didn't want the spot to be taken by Hainan High School. In that case, he might as well let Takenori Akagi try.

If Takenori Akagi is really as strong as Uzuki says, he is definitely a good candidate.

"Thank you coach!"

Uozumi did not bother Coach Kaneda anymore and continued to warm up, preparing to tell Akagi the good news after the practice match.

Not long after, the practice match started.

What surprised Coach Kaneda was that the red team completely suppressed the blue team.

In terms of cooperation, compared to the blue team, which fights independently, the red team's cooperation is obviously better.

In terms of personal strength, Uozumi is unstoppable. Even if the Watanabe brothers work together, it is still difficult to defeat Uozumi.

Not only that, the "Sashimi" combination formed by Uozumi and Taro Aso was simply numb on the defensive end. The Watanabe brothers seemed like they couldn't play anymore, and they were completely beaten.
Chapter completed!