Chapter 72: April Fool's Day, It's Coming!
After beating the University of Maryland to advance to the NCAA finals, Chen Xiao and Marquette University sat down to wait for their opponents in the finals.
It's not fake waiting, it's really waiting, sitting in the stands of the Georgia Dome and waiting for the results.
The semifinals between Duke and the University of Kansas were played after Marquette and the University of Maryland, and at the same venue, both at the Georgia Dome.
Chen Xiao and Marquette University players were in the stands to witness Duke University's victory over the University of Kansas to advance to the finals.
"The game is over, 90-70, congratulations to Duke University for winning the semifinals and advancing to the NCAA Finals!"
"Another 20-plus-point victory, the first time Duke has beaten his opponent by more than 15 points in five consecutive NCAA National Championships!"
"Dear viewers in front of the TV and in the field, we are witnessing the birth of perhaps the strongest team in the history of the NCAA, and this strongest team is on its way to their throne under our watchful eyes!"
Listening to the crazy voice of the CBS commentary next to him and the excited shouts of the fans at the scene, although the expressions on the faces of Chen Xiao and his teammates were calm, they were very MMP in their hearts.
Is this when we don't exist?
Because Marquette and Duke are not in the same zone, this game is the first time that Chen Xiao and Marquette have watched Duke University live.
After watching the whole game, Chen Xiao could clearly feel that the entire stadium, from reporters, to commentators, to the DJ or audience on the spot, was treating Duke University as a championship team for granted.
"These people are not afraid of being slapped in the face!"
"Maybe in the eyes of these people, no one can punch them in the face."
Unlike the indignant players, Tom Creon can understand the determination and madness of these people.
Duke's path to the cut is insane.
Starting with the first round of doubling Winsroup University, to the University of Notre Dame in the second round, Indiana University in the third round, the big dark horse Kent State in the fourth round, and then to the University of Kansas in this game, each game won by at least 15 points or more.
And the points conceded per game are definitely not more than 70 points, which is terrifying at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends.
In the history of the NCAA National Championship, perhaps only one team has played as hard as Duke this season.
That was UCLA led by Abdul-Jabbar in 1967.
That year, Abdul-Jabbar's UCLA also beat their opponents by at least 15 points per game.
It's just that there weren't as many teams participating in the NCAA National Championship as there are now, and with the finals, UCLA played a total of 4 games.
And now, Duke has played five games.
So, for a lot of media and journalists who like to make big news, they do have a reason to shout these words.
What's more, Duke University this season deserves such an evaluation.
"Even if they're not the best NCAA team of all time, they're one of the best teams of all time!"
Tom Creon commented on Duke University's major.
If it is said that Marquette University, which has not yet completed its transformation and still has concerns in his heart, it must be very stressful psychologically when he encounters such a strong Duke University.
Previously, Marquette University was indeed almost collapsed by the pressure of Duke University.
But now......
"Don't say one, even if this team is the strongest team in history, I'm going to overthrow them!"
As the big boss of Marquette University, Wade is still as domineering as ever.
And Chen Xiao......
"Brother Ro, how do I feel like that Jae Williams is watching me all the time? Didn't you know each other before? ”
was asked by Chen Xiao, and the always elegant Ron Howard blushed embarrassedly.
Of course, it was fleeting, and Chen Xiao didn't see it.
"After all these years, he may have forgotten about it."
Can you forget this?
Chen Xiao blinked a little suspiciously.
"For him, who has always been on the top, I am just one of the countless basketball dreams he has ruined."
The content of this sentence is very humble.
But the look on Ron Howard's face was not humble at all, on the contrary, whether it was his tone or expression, it was full of war intent.
After so many years, I can finally stand in front of him again!
"Brother Luo, don't worry, when the next game is over, he will definitely get to know you again."
The game between Duke University and the University of Kansas is over.
After the game, none of the Duke players paid attention to the University of Kansas, who they had defeated.
It's like these Kansas players don't exist.
Starting with Jay Williams, all Duke players were watching the Marquette players on the sidelines.
This is the first time the two teams have met in a stadium.
The mutual "gods have been friends for a long time" finally see "the mutual in the dream".
In the dream, I don't know how many times the opponent has been broken is standing in front of me, which is still very exciting.
The final between the two teams will not be played until April 1, two days later.
But that doesn't stop the two teams from making eye contact with each other for a single round.
This season's NCAA is a pattern of Double Dragons Championship, and it can be said that both teams hear each other's names.
Especially the players of Duke University, this season have been disgusted by the media with Marquette University.
Therefore, although the two teams have no grievances in recent days, they have no hatred in the past.
But the exchange of eyes was quite intense.
"Duke players are looking at Marquette players on the sidelines, could this be the next prey for the best team of all time?"
"Let's wait and see two days later on April 1st!"
Prey your sister!
We'll see what you're looking for!
Hearing the CBS commentary next to him and the fierce heckling of the audience, Chen Xiao and the Marquette University players quickly realized that it was an unwise thing to play against Duke University players here.
People are all around, can this be played?
Of course not!
"See you in two days!"
Chen Xiao glared hard at Jay Williams, who was not staring at Ron Howard, who was staring at him with his big talking eyes, and then left with the Marquette University players with Wade.
"Jay, that kid from the Eye of God glared at you just now."
"I'm not blind."
This little cockroach!
Let's strangle this little cockroach and Wade's stinky cockroach together in the next game.
Duke University and Marquette University exchanged fire from each other, and the audience at the scene and the audience in front of the TV were refreshed.
Many viewers can't wait for the finals between Marquette University and Duke University to begin.
But for the University of Kansas players on the spot, Duke's direct bypassing of them was an absolute humiliation.
"These guys are so arrogant!"
"What about arrogance? Do you think Marquette University and that hilarious beast can beat them? ”
Roy Williams looked at his disgruntled players and finally shook his head.
He's a North Carolina guy who wants to beat Duke more than his players.
"Boys, remember, if you want to earn respect, you have to have the strength to do it, whether it's in the NCAA or later in the NBA, it's the original sin!"
After Roy Williams finished speaking, the faces of the University of Kansas players, who were still indignant just now, turned red.
Losing by more than 20 points in a game, they take the lead to earn respect.
It's no wonder that Duke players don't look down on them, and they can't complain that all the media in the United States are staring at Marquette and Duke.
There is no strength to be humiliated, this is deserved, this is the reality of competitive sports!
Chen Xiao, who left with her teammates, certainly didn't know that the game gave the players at the University of Kansas a deeper understanding of the reality of competitive sports.
It was late when Chen Xiao and the Marquette University players returned to the hotel.
After all, after watching the game between Duke and the University of Kansas, I also watched the players from Duke University in the air at the end.
After playing one game and watching another game, the players were a little tired physically and mentally.
Tom Creon directly ordered the players to rest early, there was no other activity tonight, and there could be no other activities.
If you want to celebrate, wait until you win the championship.
Of course, just because Chen Xiao and Marquette don't celebrate doesn't mean that others don't celebrate.
After Chen Xiao and Marquette University players reached the NCAA finals, Milwaukee fans went crazy.
How many years.
Why is it so hard to be a Milwaukee fan?
The NBA teams have been struggling for so many years, and the NCAA teams have also been struggling.
Now, with Marquette University reaching the NCAA Finals, he has finally dreamed of returning to the top.
It doesn't matter what the odds of Duke University and Marquette University are now, even if there is only a 2% chance of winning the championship?
"We're the only team in the NCAA to win all of them this season!"
I have to say that this sentence is quite heart-wrenching.
But it can offend Duke University.
Duke University has been unbeatable this season, but the unexpected loss within the ACC league is definitely the biggest stain on their season.
could have won the championship perfectly, but in the end, it was because the enemy lost a game, do you say it's uncomfortable?
Of course, in addition to Milwaukee fans, basketball fans in China are also curious.
Although CCTV has recently popularized the NCAA, the foundation of the NCAA in China is too weak.
Most Chinese basketball fans still don't know much about the NCAA.
Still, they were very curious to have a Chinese player as the boss (the team's scoring champion) and a college team on the verge of winning the All-American championship.
Although the All-American championship doesn't sound as cool as the NBA's world champion.
But in any case, because Chen Xiao led the team to the NCAA finals, Chen Xiao's reputation in China has risen to a new level.
With Marquette University and Duke University in the finals, all eyes are on April Fools' Day for the two teams to face off.
The pre-game expert prediction was one-sided, and although there was no suspense about the outcome of the game, there were still many highlights of the game.
Like what......
"I don't know if our giant panda will cry when he loses the first official match of his career and the first championship match, hahahaha, I'm looking forward to it!"
Looking forward to me being beaten by Jay Williams?
Aren't you guys going too far!
I've said it all, I'm super fierce now, why don't you believe it?!
"Ding, congratulations to the host for leaving the field for the first time in a D-level official match, achieving the achievement of 'Villain', rewarding the host with 200 basketball experience and 200 career value."
"Ding, congratulations to the host for leaving the court with consecutive fouls in a D-level official game, achieving the achievement of 'Big Villain', rewarding the host with 300 basketball experience and 300 career value."
"Ding, congratulations to the host for participating in a D-level official match and winning, rewarding 50 points of basketball experience and 20 career points, Ding, congratulations to the host for winning thirty-six D-level matches in a row, rewarding 360 career points."
After two consecutive games full of fouls, Chen Xiao also achieved two achievements.
However, these two achievements seem to be neutral achievements, only rewarding basketball experience and career value, without arm span and height or experience cards, which are rewards without rewards and punishments.
Fouls are indeed neutral data, and for basketball as a sport, it is difficult to say that fouls are bad or good.
Although these games have not received super rewards such as arm span, height experience cards, and career points.
But achieving two achievements and consecutive victories have made Chen Xiao's career level still increase.
Name: Xiao Chen
Age: 19
Height: 1.93 meters
Reach: 2.05 meters
Weight: 85 kg
Profession: Basketball player
Class Level: LV22 (12350/13850)
Remaining career points: 1
Basketball experience: 32000
Basketball Skills: None
Props: 11 scoring experience cards (official game), 2 steal experience cards (official game), 3 mid-pitch experience cards (official game), 5 backcourt rebound experience cards (official game), and hidden props for training.
I've moved up one level and I've got a little more career points!
For this career point, Chen Xiao has been looking forward to it for a long, long time!
There is no doubt that of course, it is still necessary to give priority to the addition of the CIC to the top!
Personal attributes
Speed: 70+(70)
Explosiveness: 85+
Bounce: 70+ (70)
Flexible: 70+(70)
Balance: 60+(60)
Stamina: 70+(70)
Power: 60+(60)
Traverse: 70+(70)
Free throws: 70+ (70)
Medium Shot: 90
Steals: 65+(65)
Evaluation: C+ (Players with rough skills, certain single defense ability, excellent explosiveness, and outstanding mid-range shooting ability.) )
When Chen Xiao put the mid-pitch point to 90, his mid-pitch evaluation really changed.
From 'proficient' to 'outstanding'!
"CIC is really advanced again!"
Chen Xiao doesn't know what level of evaluation is outstanding, but now, he is really itchy!
"Huh?"
"Why is there no + sign behind the mid-pitch?"
Just when Chen Xiao was puzzled.
April 1, 2002, April Fool's Day, came.
ps: Continue to ask for recommendations and favorites!!!