Chapter 31: March Madness Begins!
Plaine and Beasley are similar in size and play in similar positions.
As the defensive core of the team's interior, the job of defending Beasley is bound to fall on him.
Whether the team can win the game depends on whether Plaine can successfully limit Beasley's play.
Plain used Battier's growth template card, and his potential and talent were adapted to a similar style to Battier.
In terms of performance in the NBA, Beasley disappointed many who expected him, but after all, he was a potential rookie who joined the NBA with the second pick.
When he was with the Timberwolves, this guy also had a good performance of 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in a single season.
It is difficult for Wang Xiao to judge, but with Battier's potential, Tryan, who has not yet fully realized Battier's ability into strength, can lock Beasley's play.
But even so, Kansas State is still an ideal opponent, at least better than the University of Memphis with Ross, UCLA with Westbrook and Love, and Thai. Lawson, Hansbro, Danny. Green's North Carolina is much better.
Jack's efficiency was quick, and in just two days, he brought back a lot of information about Kansas State, including information about the entire team, basketball coaches, and footage of almost all of the team's games in the league.
After returning, the two immediately divided their work overtime, Wang Xiao analyzed the overall tactics of Kansas State University and the technical characteristics of other players, and Jack was responsible for mainly analyzing the team's ace Michael. Beasley's game highlights, develop targeted defensive tactics.
The round of 64 is set to begin on March 25, so there is not much time left for them.
It's also thanks to the fact that Jack had already judged the opponents he might encounter in advance and made certain preparations, otherwise it would be impossible to get such detailed information in such a short time.
Similarly, Wang Xiao also knows very well that the opponent must have obtained information about Harvard University at this time and is studying the technical characteristics of their team.
The NCAA game is not only a stage for players to perform, but also a battlefield for coaches to fight wits and courage.
There is no home or away game in the NCAA tournament, and all matches are played on neutral stadiums.
So a day earlier, Wang Xiao and his team had to take a plane to the city where the neutral stadium is located.
Originally, with Harvard's original funding for the varsity team, they could only travel by train, but given that the varsity team won a record league championship this year, and it is possible that they will have a good result in March Madness.
Therefore, the Harvard trustees specially approved a large amount of expenses, which allowed Wang Xiao to change their shotguns and get on the plane.
Along the way, the players were very excited, after all, this was their first time participating in March Madness, and in previous years they could only watch the players who were college students like them sweating on the pitch on TV, but they didn't expect them to be involved this year.
In the lively atmosphere, there is one player who has been quiet.
Plain.
Ever since he boarded the plane, he has been sitting quietly in his seat, writing something in a notebook in his hand.
Wang Xiao knew that all that was written in this notebook was about Beasley's technical characteristics.
Due to the limited time, there is not much time left for Plain to learn, and he must understand all of Beasley's offensive habits in a short period of time before he can limit the opponent's play in the field.
So far, Plain's performance has made Wang Xiao very satisfied.
Due to the existence of the growth template card, Wang Xiao does not care much about the talent of the players, but he is very concerned about the hard work of the players.
Because even if there is a growth template card to improve the potential, if the target used is not hard enough, it still can't play the ability that the growth template card should have.
Plain was clearly working hard enough, and very attentively, as you could tell from his thick notebook.
What reason did Wang Xiao have not to believe that he could restrain Beasley?
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On March 25th, March Madness finally kicked off under the watchful eye of the public.
The 64 strong teams in the United States began a battle for the goal of the top 32 in various places.
And in the gymnasium of a neutral school, the Harvard-Texas State University game is about to begin.
"There are so many people."
Looking at the densely packed audience in the stands, Jeremy Lin and others couldn't help but say.
"Of course, what kind of competition do you think you're competing in now? March Madness! Jack laughed and said, "This is an NCAA tournament with a level of attention comparable to that of the NBA, so of course there are more viewers?" ”
"It's okay, don't be nervous, just fight how you want, just do your job." Wang Xiao said soothingly.
At the same time, he looked at Plain.
"Plain, I'm looking forward to your performance."
"Okay, Coach!"
Plain's eyes seemed to be filled with fire, and his eyes were fixed on a figure warming up on the other side of the court.
Michael. Beasley.
Who is Beasley?
Since he was in high school, he has been in the limelight and is regarded by many as the future rising star of the NBA.
When I got to college, I was out of control, and I was a good candidate for the top prize!
And what about Plain?
When he was a junior in high school, he was able to enter the varsity team, and his resume was submitted to all the famous basketball schools but all of them were rejected, and he could only choose a Harvard University without sports scholarships.
Even at Harvard University, he has always been able to serve as a substitute in the varsity team, until he was discovered by Wang Xiao in the past six months, and the situation has changed.
Compared to Beasley, Plain is like the ugly duckling next to the swan, inconspicuous, ignored by everyone, and the kind that can never become a swan
Now, the coach told him that he could really do it if he was going to limit the death of the guy he once admired and admired?
No! Yes, I must be able to!
The two sides stood up and prepared to jump the ball, and Beasley immediately noticed that one of the opposing teams had been staring at him tightly, and his eyes revealed the will to play.
Frowning, Beasley looked at the man for a moment, then shook his head.
I don't know, I haven't heard of it.
Beasley focused more on the opponent's point guard, the yellow-skinned teenager, than the nobody.
"You're Jeremy Lin, aren't you?"
Looking at Jeremy Lin, Beasley took the initiative to ask.
Jeremy Lin was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting Beasley to take the initiative to talk to him.
"I've heard of you, and it's said that you're strong...... But it's not as good as me, I'll crush you in this game! Beasley confidently made a declaration of victory.
Hearing this, Jeremy Lin shook his head with a smile.
"I'm sorry, but your opponent is not my ......"
With that, Lin turned around and returned to his place.
Beasley was slightly stunned, a little confused about what Jeremy Lin meant, but he didn't have time to think about it, because the referee had already arrived in the center of the court with the basketball and signaled that the two sides could jump the ball.
Kansas State won the jump ball, and the opposing point guard dribbled the ball to the front court and gave the ball to Beasley as soon as possible.