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Three days later, Duke University played against the University of North Carolina in the NCAA divisional round, and the streets of Durham were empty...
This game is not only being watched by the Atlantic League, it can even be said that the entire United States is paying attention, with many TV stations broadcasting the game live.
Chen Jie and Beyoncé sat in the stands of Cameron Arena just before the game started.
In the past three days, after the not-in-depth exchange between Chen Jie and Beyoncé, it seemed that they had really figured out something and started training on their own. Even though they were expelled from the team, Chen Jie had already had systematic training experience.
, I still have the ability to arrange my training reasonably, and at least I can keep my condition from slipping.
Beyoncé is also much more enthusiastic than the past few days, and the small gap between the two seems to have disappeared.
Before the game, Chen Jie wanted to go to the team's locker room to cheer for his teammates, but after thinking about it, Chen Jie finally decided not to go. He just took out his mobile phone and sent an encouraging text message to Xiao Hei.
Now, Xiao Hei is already the starting center of Duke University. This big man with abnormal physical fitness has begun to emerge in the American college basketball world and has entered the vision of many agents and scouts. Many people in the industry predict that if Xiao Hei
If Hei can maintain his current state, at least after this year's competition and participate in the 2003 draft, he will definitely be selected!
Compared to Xiao Hei, Chen Jie feels that he seems to be much more unknown.
Of the fifteen players currently on the Duke University team, Chen Jie can be said to be ranked at least in the top three in terms of strength, but his reputation is behind Redick, Shelton, Duhon and Ewing. After all,
He still hasn't played a single game.
There are no superstars in this class of players at the University of North Carolina, but their abilities are very average. Like the 2005 generation who later emerged in the NBA, Sean May is already on the team.
This is what Chen Jie heard from Old K a few days ago. After the players from the University of North Carolina entered the field, Chen Jie found a familiar person sitting on the bench, Marvin Williams, the second overall pick in 2005.
, which can be considered a pretty good performance among the players selected with this pick.
Despite being cursed with second place in the rankings, he can still produce good statistics. Chen Jie feels that Marvin Williams' strength is truly admirable.
But now it seems that maybe he is also a newcomer to North Carolina and has to sit on the bench first.
Thinking of this, Chen Jie felt like he was connected by fate again. It's hard for newcomers to mix.
When the Duke players came on the field, the audience burst into thunderous cheers, and the atmosphere of the Devils' home court was once again on full display.
Sitting in the stands, Chen Jie felt like he could be part of it.
Xiao Hei, Redick, Shelton, Duhong, Ewing, Saiya, teammates who train together every day appeared amidst the cheers of the audience. Chen Jie felt that the blood in his heart was boiling. He missed himself especially now.
Also one of them.
Although others are not on the field, he feels that his heart is there.
Once upon a time, Tomjanovich said, never underestimate the heart of a champion.
Chen Jie now feels that you should never extinguish your love for basketball. Even if it is difficult, as long as you know that there is someone playing on the court, you must be the first to run. With this heart, even if you are not famous, you will not be able to play.
What can be done?
With the basketball in hand, is anything else important?
Chen Jie seemed to have an epiphany. Instead of complaining, he was filled with excitement!
He wants to play basketball, it’s as simple as that!
When Xiao Hei and Sean May jumped the ball, Chen Jie felt that his mind could not care about anything else, not even Beyoncé next to him.
Compared with Sean May, Xiao Hei's jumping seemed to be inferior, but it was not much different. Sean May tried his best to barely get the basketball, but Du Hong had quick eyes and quick hands and grabbed Sean.
·Mei moved the basketball to his own half and went straight down for a layup.
2 points. The whole audience cheered.
The strength of the University of North Carolina this year is actually a bit backward compared to the past. Although the strength of Duke University is not comparable to that of its peak period, it is above the University of North Carolina.
After Duhong scored two points, Redick hit three-pointers one after another, and Blackie made several tip-ins under the basket. In the opening game, Duke University hit a 14-0 Chao Chao.
When the University of North Carolina called a timeout, Chen Jie jumped up from his stool in the stands with excitement.
Lao K, who encouraged the team members to continue, seemed to be aware of it at all. His eyes scanned the stands and he didn't know if he found Chen Jie.
In fact, someone told Lao K about Chen Jie’s secret training these days. Lao K felt a little relieved when he heard the news.
On that day, I gave Chen Jie a notice of suspension of training and suspension. He just wanted to give this young man a heavy blow. It is like a cicada emerging from a cocoon. Once it comes out, it is a butterfly that can fly. If it cannot come out, then
It can only be said that it will never become a great thing.
After the blow, whether Chen Jie gives up on himself or never gives up, this attitude determines whether Chen Jie can rise from the ashes and rise from the ashes.
This is Lao K’s view.
But now it seems that Chen Jie can withstand the blow. This makes Lao K feel that there is a possibility of success in his training of this young man.
He can continue to build this future superstar.
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After the timeout, North Carolina began to slow down its offensive pace to prevent Duke from launching another morale-boosting fast break.
Sean May kept playing singles with the ball inside, even if he failed, he would still cause damage. Although Xiao Hei's physical fitness is good, his defensive ability is really not enough. Three minutes later, Xiao Hei committed three fouls, and Old K had no choice but to
replaced by Saiya.
Sean May scored six points with a layup and a free throw, and North Carolina closed the gap.
Duhong dribbled the ball past half-court. Saiya mentioned that he was on the line and gave him a pick-and-roll. Duhong broke through and came to the inside. Seeing Sean May standing inside with his hands open, he did not dare to force it and distributed the ball to the outside line.
Sheldon, Shelton is not ready to catch the ball at all at this moment. He is not accurate in three-pointers. He is more defensive when standing on the outside, thinking that Duhong will either lay up by himself or pass it to Redick. He is already ready at this moment.
He was rushing for the rebound. When the ball was passed, Sheldon was caught off guard. The small forward guarding him had quick eyes and quick hands. He stole the ball with one hand and scored a fast break dunk.
Shelton, who desperately chased back, not only failed to block the dunk, but instead got a foul.
"Ci'ao, you're being abused!" Chen Jie cursed in the stands.
Beyoncé next to her was also very anxious and said: "Duke seems to be unable to open up the situation!"
Chen Jie calmed down, nodded slightly and echoed: "Without a sharp knife that can break through, how can we only rely on shooting? Without pressure from the inside, how can there be a chance on the outside! Du Hong is at most a point guard who distributes the ball reasonably. Redick only
They can shoot, but these two guards can't break through, and Duke's style of play is still too simple."
Chen Jie's analysis made Beyoncé feel sad. She suddenly turned her head, stared at Chen Jie and said, "Chen, if you were on the court, would the situation be different immediately?"
Chen Jie was slightly startled when he heard this.
Am I on the field?
Chen Jie is confident that his breakthrough is much sharper than that of Duhong and Redick. When he breaks in, his good jumping and waist and abdomen can also guarantee to cause damage or score directly. If he is here, Duke University's offense will really have a sense of hierarchy.
,But………………
Chen Jie gave a wry smile, isn't he not here?
If I were here, would I still allow North Carolina to run wild on my territory?
Damn it, Xiaohei, if North Carolina wins this game, let’s see how I will torture you!
Don't embarrass me, you know?
I don’t know if Xiao Hei can hear Chen Jie’s inner madman’s cry.
Free throws were made, 9 to 14, and Duke's advantage became less and less.
Just five minutes played in the first half………
Then, Shelton began to ask for singles in the paint. As a small forward, he actually had pretty good post-up moves. However, North Carolina seemed to have made a targeted arrangement before the game. As long as he played singles, someone would immediately come over to double-team him.
If Saiya appears under the basket, there must be a defender around him. And when he pulls out for the pick-and-roll, North Carolina ignores him and lets him make mid-range shots at will.
On the outside, Redick's defenders never took a step away. They placed Duhon.
However, Duhon's unguarded three-point attempt, after receiving the basketball from Sheldon, was a complete failure.
Sean May got another rebound. Without Xiao Hei, he could wreak havoc in the interior.
Sure enough, North Carolina's offense was a simple pick-and-roll. The point guard threw the ball in the air. Saiya was blocked and could only watch Sean May complete this textbook with a powerful dunk.
Alley-oop!
11 to 14…………
"Let me play, coach!" Xiao Hei, who had already committed three fouls, suddenly walked up to Old K and said.
"You? But, you have already committed three fouls!" Old K hesitated at all, not wanting to agree to Xiao Hei's request to fight.
"I will pay attention. If this continues, we will fall behind soon!" Xiao Hei insisted.
In fact, Lao K couldn't see it. Now he is completely at a disadvantage on the court, lacking breakthroughs. There are no secondary rebounds after shooting. The inside defense is not even as good as when Xiao Hei was there. At least his physical fitness is more intimidating than Seiya.
Similarly, Sean May can't be guarded one-on-one, but Blackie can at least grab rebounds and block shots.
But, three fouls!
Old K pondered.
This is not the NBA. If you commit five fouls, you will leave the game!
Before he could make up his mind, Sean May grabbed another offensive rebound. Not only did he make a tip-in to score two points, he also caused a foul on Saiya.
The number of fouls committed by Duke University reached ten.
This means that in the NCAA competition, if Duke commits another foul, North Carolina will throw one free throw.
"Substitute!" Old K gestured towards the referee's bench, "You come in! Watch out for fouls!" Old K finally made up his mind, and Xiao Hei hurriedly took off the training clothes he had just put on, ran to the court, and met Saiya
After giving a high-five, Xiao Hei looked at Sean May aggressively and stood outside the three-second zone.
Sean May also sneered and took a shot, but the ball missed the basket.
Xiao Hei jumped up high and picked up the backboard.
