Chapter Twenty-Six: The Night of Pure White
Anjie's name once again appeared on the front page of major sports newspapers, and in addition to his excellent performance, his actions against his teammates also really attracted people's attention. The Sports Herald www.biquge.info has opened an independent column dedicated to An Jie, and of course, all the photos and articles are from Wu Hua.
"We've seen a lot of talented players, but most of them haven't been able to lead the team to victory. They only think about who should be the boss of the team and who is responsible for a loss, and I can name dozens of these players, whether it's in the NBA, the CBA, or the NCAA, and that's the case with many teams. But what about the Iowa State University Whirlwinds? As far as I know, Morris and Angel used to be at odds, and the two even had a hostile heads-up when they first met. But what kind of magic did An Jie use to make them feel like brothers now. I think after seeing Anjie's actions, you can probably guess why this team is so different, they are really all fighting together. Anjie is definitely not to be underestimated, not only because of his performance on the field, but because of what he does off the field. This is only a small part of Wu Hua's praise for An Jie in the column, when he accepted the task of interviewing An Jie, he was extremely reluctant in his heart, with a job in Chicago, who would like to go to a small city to interview a small team in the NCAA Big 12 League. However, after a period of contact with An Jie, he likes this kid more and more.
As soon as the news came out, Anjie's popularity in China also grew very fast. Most Chinese fans are proud of An Jie, not to mention playing beautifully, but also promoting the good personality of the Chinese people by the way. Of course, there are also some voices against Anjie. Those people said that he just used the injury of his teammates to come up with such a trick to hype himself, and there are more people who claim to have excellent statistics in the NCAA arena, and Anjie can play in the CBA, which is very good, and the NBA should not even think about it. If someone supports it, there will be someone who will oppose it, not only in China, but in any corner of the earth.
In the United States, fans are more petitioning for Anjie to sign up for the draft, the first date to sign up for the draft has long passed, and fans are hoping that Anjie can change his decision before the second registration date. There are even many newspapers and experts who claim that as long as An Jie chooses to participate in the draft, then he will definitely be selected with the top 10 picks, and many NBA teams will have to reconsider who to choose for him. Even if An Jie didn't say it, in the face of overwhelming news, how could An Jie's parents not know about it?
An Jie's mother took the initiative to call and discuss the matter with An Jie, but of course she was completely opposed. "This is simply gambling Anjie, you will honestly give me four years of college and then return to China to work, don't think about these useless things. ”
"I didn't say I had to go. An Jie said this a little duplicitous, of course he really wanted to participate in the draft. However, most student players participate in the draft is a gamble, no one knows where they can be drafted, there are a lot of people who are undrafted every year, and who will report on their difficult experience after being selected. An Jie knew that his mother's concerns were not wrong, but he still wanted to try to play professional basketball.
An Jie's father has a neutral attitude. "Let's take a look, anyway, it's still early to decide, and we'll think about it after the next game." As an old fan, how could An Jie's father bear to watch his son give up the choice of professional basketball.
However, An Jie really didn't have time to think about so many things, because the footsteps of Crazy March were slowly approaching. Three days later, the Whirlwinds will face their final opponent of the regular season this season, the University of Kansas Jayhawks.
The University of Kansas Jayhawks, like the Whirlwinds, have been a strong performer this season, with a 29-3 record that puts them in first place in the Big 12 Conference standings, followed by the Whirlwinds, who are just one win away from them. If the Whirlwinds win the last game, then both teams have an even record and both have a direct chance of qualifying for March Madness. In such a crucial game, Rickard was also made haggard. Most of the mighty Jayhawks signed up for this year's NBA Draft and are still in good positions in their predictions. Mario Chalmers, predicted to be selected with the fourth pick in the second round, Darrell Arthur, predicted to be selected with the twentieth pick in the first round, Brandon Rush, predicted to be selected in the lottery, and Sasha Cowan predicted to be selected at the end of the second round...... That said, most of the people on this team are ready to play in the NBA, and everyone on the Jayhawks will be tough opponents. When it comes to wholeness, the University of Kansas Jayhawks are no worse than the Whirlwinds. The players in the team are very good individually, but they are all willing to share the ball with their teammates. It is not for nothing that such an excellent team can stand on the top spot in the league. This final game has also become the focus of attention, and everyone believes that it will be the best game of the season in the Big Twelve League. In such a game, An Jie naturally will not forget those two people.
"It's ..... Tickets?" Catherine stared blankly at what An Jie handed over.
"Yes, even though we are away, but the bearded man said that he will come as long as I can get the tickets. ”
"Oh my God, you're crazy to have to go out of town to watch a game. "Catherine is not a basketball fan, and she certainly can't understand such a move.
"Anyway, if you look at the store alone, you will definitely have no business, so you might as well go with him. Anjie said and shoved the ticket into Catherine's hand.
"What! what do you mean!" the damn fellow, who had finally lost his disgust with him, turned out to be a brush on himself again.
"Yo, here we go. While Angel and Catherine were arguing, the bearded man came down from the upstairs room.
"Well, the tickets are in your daughter's hands, if we can successfully make it to March Madness, you don't have to charge money for a celebration banquet when the time comes. Anjie pointed to the two tickets in Catherine's hand, which had been crumpled into a ball.
"Free order, free order!" The bearded man's eyes lit up when he saw the tickets, and he immediately snatched the tickets from his daughter's hand and carefully flattened them again.
"If it's okay, I'm going back to practice. Let's watch the game when you have time. After An Jie finished speaking, he picked up the satchel on the table, and took a careful look at Catherine before leaving, but just happened to find that Catherine was also looking at herself. Both of them blushed suddenly, and quickly turned their heads. But even if this happened very quickly, it still couldn't escape the beard's keen observation.
"I say, Catherine. After An Jie walked out of the store, the bearded man called his daughter.
"What's the matter?" Catherine's face was still a little red.
"You've been helping out in the store for the past month, and you rarely go out shopping with your friends. Why, do you want to learn some trades so that you can inherit this shop after graduation?" said the bearded man, putting the ticket in his pants pocket.
"How is it possible, I just look at Dad, you are working so hard, and I can't bear my daughter. ”
"Come less, please ask for a waiter's money, your father and I can still afford it. The bearded man looked at Catherine's obedient face with disdain, it really looked like her mother.
"Hehe, I'll go back to my room to rest, call me if you want help." Catherine stuck out her tongue and hurried back to her room.
"Girlish feelings......" looked at her daughter who was going up the stairs, and the bearded man shook his head with a smile.
Catherine pushed open the door of her room, the whole room was very tidy, and Anjie's living environment was a world of difference compared to here.
At some point, there were more and more sports newspapers and basketball magazines in Catherine's room. She doesn't fully understand the articles written by critics and journalists, and as long as she sees An Jie's photo on it, she will buy a copy and look at it.
"The heir to the post-center era: Anjie's outlook analysis. ”
"Analyze Anjie's draft prospects from five aspects. ”
"Why don't you participate in the draft? ”
But when she bought it, she found that it was written with something she couldn't even understand the title. She just wanted to know more about this annoying big boy to buy so many reports about him, but after buying so many newspapers and magazines, she still didn't know much about this boy.
"Damn! I'm always thinking about what he's doing!" Catherine shook her head vigorously, hoping that something else was on her mind. However, she failed.
"What's wrong with me, Mom, do you know?" Catherine picked up the picture of her mother on the bedside table, the woman in it had jet-black hair and black eyes, and in the picture she was so elegant. The woman's yellow skin seemed so unique to Catherine, exactly the same complexion as the boy's. Yes, Catherine's mother, she is from China.
"Daughter, come and help!" called out the bearded man downstairs as Catherine pondered.
"It's coming. Catherine put down the picture and put on her apron, finally having something that would distract her a little, otherwise she would have died of confusion.
......................
"Like other girls,
I have my joys and melancholy,
This is my life,
Just like yours,
I just want to find love,
I just want to find love. ”
At this moment, in Catherine's heart, she unconsciously hummed this song......