The next opponent for the Stanford Crimson is the Oregon Ducks.

Oregon can be said to be a well-known presence in American college basketball, although it is less well-known than schools such as UCLA in North Carolicane. But actually... It can also be called a giant team.

They have reached the tournament 14 times and finished top in the Pacific Division six times.

In '03, he even reached the elite top 8 of the tournament.

However, in the last two years, after the new appointment of coach Dana Oldman, the team has embarked on a long period of rebuilding. However, at the start of the season, they finally developed a wonderful chemistry, at one point with a 10-game winning streak and the top spot in the Pacific Division.

But with the injuries of starting point guard Aaron Brooks and core small forward Marrick Hairston one after another, their record plummeted. However, in the last five games, with their comeback, their results have immediately improved. They even played the slogan of counterattacking and breaking into the tournament.

With Stanford's win last out, they are now in fourth place in the division alongside Oregon.

For the Oregon Ducks, they had to win this game. Winning this match will put them in fourth place in the Pacific Division.

And Stanford... It doesn't look like a tough opponent.

So, they are full of confidence.

"Hey, Aron. Did you watch this recent game? Stamford's number 10 is almost as fast as you are, and I think there's going to be a big battle between you. The team's inside lineman, Matthilenin, teased his senior brother.

Oregon are known for their small-ball play, and their team's trident is Matthilenin (sophomore), Mali Kelston (sophomore), and Aaron Brooks (junior).

Brooks is 180 tall and weighs 73 kilograms, and is a fast, attacking defender. In the NCAA, some even called him Allen Iverson.

Hairston is 198 tall and weighs 100 kg. In high school, he was selected as a McDonald's All-Star, but when he entered college, he fell slightly behind the players who were competing with him at the time. On the court, he plays as a swingman, is physically strong and has a knack for attacking quickly. (Note: He was drafted by the Suns with the 18th pick in the second round in '08 and was subsequently traded to the Spurs, where he played two seasons.) ）

Matillenning is 206 tall and weighs 98 kg. He was the leading scorer for the Oregon Ducks. At least at the collegiate level, he showed top-level inside and out, he could play with his back to the singles and he could pull beyond the three-point line to shoot threes. Defensively, he has a very tough style of play and is often criticized for using small moves when defending. But it has to be said that he is the patron saint of the duck team penalty area under the small-ball style of play. (Matthilenin was the No. 53 pick in '08 and played Summer League for the Rockets.) He was a big killer in the NCAA, but when he got to the NBA, he was a bit indifferent and couldn't adapt. ）

"I didn't watch that so-called game. However, in the Pacific Division, no one can outpace me. If we meet, I will definitely give him a taste of car exhaust. ”

Aaron Brooks is very thin, but his tone is extremely arrogant.

On the bus to Stanford, no one doubted his self-confidence.

Because, he is so strong.

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At the same time, on a bus back to Stanford, Coach Jemilin also put away the joy of a hard-fought victory. He began to explain the technical characteristics of each Oregon player to the players, and also found the opposing players one by one, telling them what details they should pay attention to, even the details that such and such a player likes to break through from the left hand to finish with the right hand.

It has to be said that Lin takes his work very seriously and meticulously, and these large amounts of collection work often consume his time all night and all night. Without the help of his assistant, he had to do it alone.

While the whole world knew he was just a temporary worker who was thrown into the manager's seat, he clung to the opportunity, albeit slim, but consistent.

"You can think of Brooks as an offensive version of you, he's a little shorter than you, he's about the same size, but he's very attacking. You've got to be 100 per cent focused on the pitch, or he'll be very quick to finish the attack. ”

Jamilin walked up to Li Zhen, and he began to introduce Brooks's information.

even took out his thick notebook and clicked on the video materials he edited to show Li Zhen.

Brooks does have a lot of Iverson's style, and of course... It is an all-round backward version.

"Oregon also play small ball, they have a very strong attack. The three core players have their own roles and have performed very well......"

As Jamilin spoke, Lee added, "I think we should cut the link between the three of them, and if Brooks keeps playing alone, we will have a much higher chance of winning." ”

'My strength is to assist my teammates, his strength is to score. When we all play to our strengths, our winning rate will be higher. ”

Li Zhen said confidently.

His words made Jamie Lin a little surprised, and at the same time a little hopeful: if we really beat the University of Oregon, we really have a chance to break into the championship! It was March Madness, the most intense basketball battlefield in the United States.

No one doesn't want to be in the March Madness tournament, where countless players and coaches have made a name for themselves in a 'one-off' match.

Jamilin clenched his fists, his dream was to become a top coach.

But soon, he relaxed and said to Li Zhen: "You don't have the pressure to win. Play to your level, it doesn't matter if you win or lose. Most importantly, don't get hurt. ”

He attaches great importance to Li Zhen's health.

He knew that Lee Jin was a competitive player, and he was afraid that Lee Jin would do risky things again in order to win. Although he won the last game, when Li Zhen collided with Pruitt in a row, his heart almost jumped out of his throat.

The bus arrived at the school at 8 p.m., and after eating the school's well-prepared victory meal from the school cafeteria, the players returned to the dormitory with beautiful smiles.

But Li Zhen went straight to the arena, and after a simple warm-up move, he began to practice frantically.

On the one hand, he wants to improve his game, and on the other hand, he wants to sweat more. Let the talented baby in your brain come out again, and it's best to have some more strength.

Anyway... Grabbing talent from others doesn't really destroy them: as long as they practice diligently, they can still get it back. Moreover, it is also a warning to those fallen players that if you don't clean yourself, your innate talent will not accompany you into old age.

With such thoughts, Li Zhen's psychological burden was quickly reduced.

He practiced shooting on the court for two hours, and then went to the gym to play iron, and masturbated for almost an hour and a half. The training clothes are wet and dry, dry and wet, and the perspiration is definitely more than the last training session.

However, there was no reaction in the head.

Seemingly... The difficulty is indeed getting higher and higher each time.

However, he was not discouraged by this, but became more combative.

As long as there is hope to become stronger, isn't it just training desperately?

If diligence can change fate, Li Zhen is willing to work hard for life!

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