Chapter 28 In the second stage of the competition, the runner-up Hornet is coming!
Enter 2005, January 2, Joel Veterans Stadium.
At this time, the second phase of the NCAA is being held, and the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons' first game opponent is last season's overall runner-up Georgia Tech Hornets.
This game was broadcast live on NBC Radio, with commentators Blake Jack and Leonard Kidd partnered.
Wake Forest University starts with center Rick Williams, power forward Chris Ellis, small forward Su Bei, shooting guard Justin Gray, and point guard Chris Paul.
Georgia Tech has 5 players, center Luke Hinschel, power forward Mario West, small forward Anthony Morrow, shooting guard Will Bynum, and point guard Jarrett Jack.
With this card, it's no wonder that Georgia College, not a prestigious school, still finished second in the 2004 NCAA. Although their lineup did not have any superstar players, all five of them later entered the NBA in different ways.
If Chris Bosh plays two more years and enters the NBA, it is very likely that this Hornets team will be the championship team instead of the current runner-up.
As the buzzer sounded, the basketball was tossed from the referee's hands and Luke Hinschel beat Eric Williams for Georgia Tech's first possession.
The kangaroo country is rich in stupid big men, but stupid people are stupid. Luke Sinchel's height of 2.16 meters is there.
"The game started, Jarrett Jack, the NCAA's No. 1 point guard in 2004, faced off against Chris Paul, the current No. 1 point guard in 2005.
Devin Harris has great talent, but in terms of combat ability, the No. 1 point guard in 2004 was none other than Jarrett Jack."
"Jack dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, adjusted the rhythm, and he broke through. He changed direction in front of him, and with simple techniques, he broke into the inside. Paul moved laterally very quickly, followed up and stood in front of Jack. As he was walking, he made a shot...
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Jarrett Jack was born in street ball, and his passing moves have now become simple, but the offensive method in his mind is not simple. During the rhythm, he inexplicably stops and shoots jump shots. Chris Paul is mentally prepared, but his body still does not react.
The basketball drew an arc in the air.
Swish——!
"Jarrett Jack's signature offense, elite mid-range shooting, next game first."
2 to 0!!
Sure enough, he is worthy of being called the "point guard's terminator". Without certain strength, Jarrett Jack, as a son of destiny, would find it difficult to withstand this luck.
Just like when James throws the blame, if he can catch it, he will be the top 3D emperor Ama, but if he can't catch it, he can only be Zhang Tielin.
Along with crisis, there are also opportunities.
Jarrett Jack grasped the situation. As the team's point guard, he couldn't play for various reasons. He has the ability to play, so he is the terminator instead of taking advantage of others.
Defensively, Jiangsu North can only be a passerby.
Anthony Morrow is a first-year freshman, and he has the same aura as Su Bei, both are role players.
Georgia Tech would be crazy to let Anthony Morrow catch the ball on offense.
On the field, Wake Forest offensive possessions.
Su Bei actively looked for opportunities. Anthony Moro had good physical talent and C-level off-ball movement skills. He quickly got rid of Rodoni Moro, but Su Bei who ran out still had no chance in the interior.
Georgia Tech plays a small lineup with one large team and four small teams, and is very mobile.
"Chris Paul did it by himself. He chose to force a breakthrough to the right, stepped back, prayed, turned to the left, broke through, and entered the penalty area. After a false shot, he shot with a small throw..."
Swish——!
Two-pointer, Chris Paul responded.
2 to 2!!
"Jarrett Jack's defensive skills are very strong, but it's a pity that no matter how strong his skills are, he will still be unable to defend if his physical talent is at a disadvantage..."
"In the round just now, the difference in physical talent between Chris Paul and Jarrett Jack was clearly visible to the naked eye."
On the field, Georgia Tech's offense.
The so-called battle for the No. 1 point guard in the NCAA between generations only lasted one round and ended immediately before the fans could generate enthusiasm.
"Jarrett Jack continued to break through Chris Paul head-on. As he was marching, he had just completed half of his action, and then changed another move, passing the ball behind his back to his teammates..."
boom--!
The basketball bounced up and Will Bynum caught the ball and accelerated towards the basket.
With a speed of 1.83 meters and the impact of a weight of 85 kilograms, he is black and hard, tearing apart Wake Forest University's defense, blocking shots at close range, and sending the basketball into the basket.
On defense, Northern Jiangsu continues to play soy sauce.
Offensively, with C-level running without the ball, he gradually gained an advantage. Anthony Morrow is good because of his body, but he can't keep up with the change in rhythm.
Jumping left and right, turning back and forth, Su Bei was very active.
Su Bei ran to the three-point arc, received a pass from Chris Paul, caught the ball, and made a jumper and three-pointer.
Outside the court, Coach Prosser rushed to the sidelines, applauded, and shouted to Su Bei.
"Su, just vote like this.
If they dare to retreat, you can kill them with a three-point shot."
"Chris, look for Su Bei more. His opponent is just a first-year freshman..."
Over at Georgia Tech, head coach Paul Hewitt looked calm.
With only one runner-up finish in the NCAA last season, he understood that the current Hornet's upper limit was there.
With the talent of their players, even if they stay for another year, three senior players will not participate in the draft.
The potential and strength of their team this year will only be worse than last year.
Talented players stay in the NCAA for one more year, consuming their future talents in the NBA, and the strength gained in exchange is the real strength.
A mediocre player who continues to stay in the NCAA will only be thoroughly studied by his opponents.
Anthony Romo has good talent, strong athletic ability, and good shooting talent. He will be the x factor of the team. What he lacks now is game experience. No matter how he is hit now, unless he is defeated, otherwise,
He can ignore it.
And, Georgia Tech, as long as Jack is there, everything is possible for the offense.
He's not afraid to compete offensively with Wake Forest.
On the field, Georgia Tech's offense.
Chris Paul just couldn't keep up with Jarrett Jack's offensive changes, so he took the initiative and pressed him closely.
Jarrett Jack is known as another fat guy, not only because of his appearance, but also because his body is very strong and naturally he is not afraid of Chris Paul's close defense.
"Jarrett Jack used his body to protect the ball, glanced at Will Bynum on the left, suddenly turned around, and accelerated to break through inside. His body could become a weapon at this time. After all, he had two years more than Chris Paul.
of burgers…
Jack, he jumped."
"Chris, you didn't jump because Jack passed the ball inexplicably. It was another incomprehensible thought...
Oh, it’s so embarrassing!!
Subei, this player broke through and rushed over, taking away the basketball..."
“Is this a pass to Anthony Morrow?
However, Anthony Morrow is completely unable to keep up with Jack's wild passing ideas..."
Snapped--!
After cutting off the basketball, Su Bei counterattacked, distanced himself from the players on the court, and then looked back behind him with an incredulous expression.
"This ball looks like it was passed by an undercover agent!"
With this thought in mind, Su Bei rushed to the frontcourt, slowed down in front of the penalty area, and was careful not to slip under his feet. Then he jumped up, made a clang, dunked, and scored two points steadily.
7 to 4!!
Saw Subei counterattack and score two points.
On the sidelines, Paul Hewitt was holding his head. He really had a headache.
Sometimes Jarrett Jack's passes are gorgeous and exciting, and sometimes his passes are just a bunch of shit, with the same character as "white chocolate", which makes people very confused!