In fact, when he got the starting list of the Princeton Tigers, Tom Izzo was stunned for a moment, because the regular season starting list of the Princeton Tigers was somewhat different from what he had at this time. His many years of coaching career made him immediately
We found the problem, and that was that for the Princeton Tigers during the regular season, these five players never played at the same time, not even once.
An excellent coach can understand these meanings, which means that the Princeton Tigers are spending the entire regular season training, fine-tuning the team, and even hiding their strength.
But at this time, it is obviously not the time to analyze why the head coach of the Princeton Tigers did this. Moreover, Tom Izzo believes that even if this is the real starting lineup of the Princeton Tigers, they cannot stop their Spartans. This is not natural.
Bigness means strength. Although this year's Spartans do not have Jason Richardson, Zach Randolph or even point guard Charlie Bell, the Spartans at this time are still
Enough to make opponents like the Princeton Tigers look up to them.
In the lineup at this time, Michigan State has two Michigan Basketball Mr. Basketball and two newly added talented teenagers, and the two freshman boys are likely to win the title of Mr. Basketball this year. This is not a boast, but Tom
Izzo knew the strength of his two new disciples.
No opponent can stop the current Spartans. With this mood, Tom Izzo walked to the podium and prepared to shake hands with the opponent's head coach.
But when the opponent's head coach came over, Tom Izzo couldn't help but open his eyes a little, even after sitting in the coach's position for more than ten years.
Standing opposite him was a young man in a black suit, who could not be more than thirty years old. He was looking at him with the slightly unruly eyes unique to young people, with a smile that was not exactly warm on his face.
"Hello, Blake Dolan, acting head coach of the Princeton Tigers." Blake Dolan was the first to reach out to the old man opposite.
"Wow! Look!" Tom Izzo made a surprised expression at the assistant coach Tom Crean beside him, then stretched out his hand and said to Blake Dolan: "Tom Izzo, the basketball coach of Michigan State University, you let
I'm shocked, kid, are you old enough to drink this year?"
Blake Dolan laughed at Tom Izzo's final joke: "Sure, do you want me to buy you a drink after the game?"
"No, no, thank you, I have never had the habit of having a drink with a losing opponent." Tom Izzo retracted his hand and put away his smile.
"Maybe you need a drink with the guy who beat you?" Blake Doran said.
"Put away your fantasies, kid! When you are old enough to have a drink with me, maybe I will accept your invitation." Tom Izzo turned and walked towards his coaching bench.
"He seems unhappy with you?" Schneiderbook said while biting potato chips.
"Really? It's not enough, I will make him more unhappy. Let's see if his horn tactics will let him have the last laugh." Blake Dolan turned around and walked past Schneider Booker.
After the head coaches of the two teams returned to their seats, the referee signaled the players from both teams to reach the center circle and start jumping the ball.
The Michigan State Spartans who stepped up to jump the ball were center Paul Davis, a white player.
As for the Princeton Tigers, Ryan Gonzalez walked across from Paul Davis...
The referee stood between the two of them holding the basketball with one hand, holding the whistle in his mouth. When everything on the court quieted down, the referee threw his hand upwards with all his strength!
The basketball spins and flies into the air!
At the same time! The whistle sounds!
The Princeton Tigers' first playoff game begins!
Almost at the moment the basketball enters the suspended state!
Paul Davis and Rayne Gonzalez kicked off the ground at the same time! Rushing towards the basketball in the air!
Paul Davis is not a center like Casey Beamont of the Princeton Tigers. To be able to become the starting center in a team full of masters like Michigan State University, this guy has put in more effort than others. He is the Big Ten Conference's best player this year.
A member of the rookie first team, his playing style is more fierce than those black players!
Almost at the same time! The two people's fingers touched the basketball at the same time! But obviously Paul Davis's power was higher! He dialed the basketball directly to his own point guard! Chris Hill!
Tom Izzo did not choose to sit back in the coaching bench, but stared at the changes on the sidelines! Seeing his player succeed in jumping the ball! He almost immediately shouted:
"Get down! Boys!"
At the same time, there was also a voice from the opposite side of the court, which sounded louder and rougher than his:
"Get back to the position! Boys! Don't let me see them score easily!"
When Tom Izzo looked over, the young man named Blake Dolan had loosened his tie, opened his collar, and stood on the sidelines. He seemed to have noticed that Tom Izzo was sizing him up. Black Dolan looked over, and the two people's eyes met in the air.
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It wasn't until Michigan State point guard Chris Hill reached the top of the key that Tom Izzo turned his attention to the game on the court!
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In response to the Princeton Tigers' man-to-man defense in the regular season, Tom Izzo's tactics for this game were to specifically use cover coordination to attack the "horns" of the man-to-man defense. Just by the name, you can feel it.
tough.
Chris Hill had just reached the top of the arc, and when Larry Freddy was still hesitating whether he should stick up for glue defense, the opponent's center Paul Davis had already rushed inside and pulled out to cover Chris Hill!
"Shit!" Larry Freddy saw Paul Davis appear and cursed subconsciously, not at his opponent, but at himself, because he thought he would be scolded by Coach Black!
Sure enough! Relying on the cover of his teammates! Chris Hill quickly broke through with the ball! Reaching a 45-degree angle on the right!
Paul Davis, who completed the screen, quickly cut to the left to provide support in the low post! Casey Beamont subconsciously chased after him!
These actions only take a few seconds!
And a few seconds! Using the horns tactic! The Spartans have already cleared the defense! Shannon Brown almost ran from the right to the low response position on the left while clearing the defense!
Before they even had time to implement follow-up tactics! The Princeton Tigers' man-to-man defense had already been torn open with a big hole!
Chris Hill made a quick long pass! It was passed directly to Shannon Brown! And Tony Young was about to pounce to intercept! Paul Davis, who was also in the low supporting position on the left, had already stepped up to help Shannon Brown block! Tony Young was about to rush to intercept!
Both Yang and Casey Beamont are behind him!
Shannon Brown held the ball and rushed inside! It was as sharp as a black lightning!
Take off! Dunk!
First score for the Michigan State Spartans!
Amazing dunk!
Princeton Tigers players were caught off guard!
The whole stand suddenly burst into excitement! The fans stood up and cheered for this slam dunk!
After landing, Shannon Brown hit his chest hard! The look he looked at his opponent was full of provocation!
"Go home! Boys!"
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