Chapter 69: Duke Interview!
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Mike Brown, who has just been appointed head coach of the American Dream Seven team. Shashewski announced the training camp for the World Men's Basketball Championship to be held in Japan in late August 2006.
The United States, which has always regarded itself as the center of world basketball, has missed the championship trophy of the World Series for many years. This time I made up my mind, and first invited Coach K, the great god of college basketball. And give this Polish-American, all the necessary rights to control the team. For example, pick your teammates.
This year's American men's basketball team, known as the 'Dream Seven Team', has won the leaders of the 03 golden generation, James, Wade, Anthony, Bosh, and 25 training players from first-line superstars such as Paul, Howard, and Johnson at the strong request of Coach K. He advocates that the national team must train for a long time, and it stands to reason that he should be at the U.S. men's basketball training camp in Las Vegas, where he is doing regular technical and tactical training.
But the old Coach K, who was busy and idle, appeared in the training hall of the Duke University Blue Devils. It's not that the star-studded 'Dream Seven' has already been coached, but that the upcoming interviews here are very important for the Blues that he has coached for more than 20 years.
"How many full scholarships will the school board give us tomorrow?" Chris. Collinson, the chief assistant coach at Duke University, asked with a concerned expression.
"It's the same, it's still two." The players, who have been divided into two teams on the pitch, are preparing for the warm-up before the game. Coach K looked at them expressionlessly and replied in a slow voice.
"This group of old stubborn, old money fans. Now many strong teams that aspire to the championship are increasing their investment. As far as I know, the neighbor to the south has three full scholarship slots for next year. There are also works like Kansas and Joe, and there are even four slots. Collinson said with an angry look on his face.
This middle-aged man, who is about to enter the stage of 'knowing the destiny of heaven', can be said to have dedicated his youth to Duke University. The Blue Devils are like his children, and after being wronged and unfairly treated, Collinson will always be the first to step up.
Coach K finally turned his gaze to the old friend who had been with him for nearly 20 years. The fiery personality is exactly the same as when they first met, if it weren't for his temper that many people can't accept. With Collinson's ability, he can work in the position of head coach at any college in the United States.
There is a popular saying nowadays that 'Duke products must be high-quality.' Collinson, who is good at tuning his defense, has six players under him so far, and has won the title of America's best defensive player eight times. Therefore, players who come from the Duke University Blue Devils will be looked up to by the outside world, especially defensively.
"Old man, the soldiers are noble, and there are not many." The old Coach K, who refocused his attention on the court, had a confident expression. "The best high school graduates in the nation in 2006 are in our arena."
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"Hey! Gerald, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon. Sun Yi grabbed Gerald, who was a little dodgy. Henderson. "Why, we haven't known each other for a few days?"
Henderson, who had seen Sun Yi a long time ago, had an innocent expression: "How can it?" I didn't just see you, and I didn't have time to say hello yet. "Actually, I've been scolding my mother in my heart, can I carry TMD luck a little more. This perverted guy is coming, who can compete with him for that precious scholarship spot.
Not far from Stephen. Curry, too, has recognized the hot Chinese player for a long time. Like Henderson, all of the outside players who participated in the interview this time have almost given up any non-points in their own minds.
Only this handsome guy who relied on his father's face and came in through the back door. Curry clenched his fists secretly, this is his last chance to enter a prestigious basketball school, and I will definitely not give up easily.
Henderson, who thinks he is bad enough, discovers that his backcourt partner is actually a handsome guy who looks weak. Holy, this is a competitive basketball court, are you in the wrong place, maybe going to one of those various reality shows is more suitable for you.
After the game began, what made Henderson, who was wearing a blue race vest, even more speechless. Sun Yi, who was placed in the point guard position by the opposing coach, actually played against himself when defending. Damn, this doesn't let people live!
Dell. Curry looked at the son on the court who was forgotten by everyone, and forced back the resentment in his heart. Son, believe in yourself! You're the best on the course!
Collinson looked at the Chinese player on the field who had no chance to connect the ball with the opponent's defense, and his excited expression was unmistakable. "Mike, if that player is in my hands. In just one year, I'm going to make him the best defensive player in the country. ”
Coach K, who had done enough investigation for Sun Yi, smiled noncommittally. "Don't worry, we'll see his attack later."
As Henderson, the heart of the BLU team's attack, was targeted by the opposition, and the inside player who got the ball rushed to the end of the round.
Sun Yi, who had already judged the landing point, immediately accelerated to the opponent's half after picking up the rebound. The thin-looking player was not slow, and followed him closely.
Due to Curry's entanglement, Henderson behind him quickly caught up, and the two formed a trap on Sun Yi.
Hey! I saw that the self-confident Chinese player stepped back after a sharp stop outside the three-point line, and he was about to make a move. The two defenders, who had overrun a bit, quickly adjusted their center of gravity and pounced again.
Sun Yi, who curled the corners of his mouth slightly, smiled evilly. Come on! Glancing at the gap between the two, with a flick of his fingers, the ball obediently passed between the two. Immediately afterwards, Sun Yi, who was like a cannonball out of the chamber, followed by the flying basketball and successfully broke through. Syllable! There was a loud bang at the basket. The Chinese guy who just finished wreaking havoc on the hoops did not forget to tease his friends. "Next time, you two should tie a rope between them."
Henderson, who was helpless against Sun Yi, had no choice but to throw all his anger on his partner, and looked at the thin guy not far away with dissatisfaction.
In fact, Curry can't be blamed for this ball, he has entangled Sun Yi who dribbled at high speed for the first time. Otherwise, how could Henderson, who was lagging behind, have a chance to catch up. It can only be said that now Sun Yi's ability to attack with the ball has reached the realm of doing whatever he wants. Of course, this only refers to the high school intensity of the field.
Next, the innocent Curry classmates seemed to have been forgotten by their teammates. Even when no one is marked, no one wants to pass the ball to him.
The blue team, which was disorganized in attack, could not score for two minutes in a row.
And the team wearing the red game vest, under the leadership of Sun Yi, continued to open up the score advantage.
Henderson, who finally received the ball, looked at Sun Yi who was one step away, and felt that the other party was as insurmountable as a mountain in front of him. The aggressive, slender arm is likely to take the ball out of his hand in the next moment.
Forced to helpless, he had to reluctantly throw the ball to the thin player who had been cruising on the outside, unmarked.
Curry, who was isolated by his teammates, did not give up his will to play. Although Henderson's pass surprised him a little, he quickly adjusted his attacking posture.
In training, Stephen was almost a 100-shot shot. Curry, very solemnly, threw his first shot of the game. The parabola, which is higher than ordinary people, is as beautiful as a rainbow after rain, hanging high in the air.
The rapidly spinning ball seems to have been accurately calculated, and plunged headlong into the white ocean!
"Well done, Stephen!" Dale, who has been worried about his son off the field. Curry, as excited as if he had won a championship. Raised fists in the air, clenched tightly, constantly waving in the air.
"This little guy is Dale's son." Coach K asked Collinson with interest.
The defensive expert seems to be inherently uninterested in kids who are physically emaciated. He snorted twice as an errand, and replied.
Coach K, who knows his friend very well, deliberately quipped: "I think this kid is good, this shooting feel is not lost to Redick." ”
"No, no, no, they are not comparable. Redick's defense was better than anyone could have imagined. Collinson hurriedly defended his proud disciple.