"Huh!"

The sound of the friction between the basketball and the net made Yiyang close his eyes in enjoyment.

This is already the fifth group of shots he has practiced today, and the basketballs scattered all over the ground and the jersey that has been completely soaked with sweat record the bits and pieces of Yiyang's efforts.

Yiyang looked at the time, and it was already eight twenty. It seems that it is also time to "release" his shooting coach back to the hotel and family video.

The expressionless No. 1 wiped the sweat from his face with a towel, greeted the shooting coach and walked to the locker room.

Hayward was called back by Stevens today to rest for a night due to his poor hand, and he did not participate in the extra practice. Sometimes the feel is too bad, and it will get worse and worse. Proper rest is likely to have the opposite effect.

Yiyang sweated for Hayward in his heart, although the white small forward is not bad at athleticism, his main scoring method is shooting. Besides, the star of Syracuse University tomorrow is also a small forward. There's no doubt that tomorrow's game isn't just about wins, it's also a direct competition between Hayward and Wesley for the draft rankings.

Hopefully tomorrow everything will be fine with Hayward, if he hasn't recovered yet......

Yiyang couldn't help but clench his fists, and if Hayward couldn't stand up, he was more than willing to step up. Wesley. Johnson? Yiyang doesn't care, he just wants the team to keep winning. has already reached the top 16 of sweetness, how can you swallow the bitter fruit and leave?

The cold Chinese boy left the empty training ground with headphones on. Tomorrow may be a big day......

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In the past, NCAA games rarely received the attention of Chinese fans and reporters. But when Mougins came to the competition site early today to wait for Yiyang, he found that several Chinese colleagues had already gathered here.

"Yo, Brother Mu is here too? What's the matter that basketball magazine is also interested in the NCAA now? A short reporter smiled and waved at Mougin, which was regarded as a greeting.

"Aren't you here too? Now there are more people in the country who pay attention to that kid. I'm not coming, I'm going to give you the news for nothing? Mougins is still quite famous in the circle, and he even gives one-on-one interviews to many NBA stars. This is mainly because Mougins is not only a journalist, but also a journalist who really understands the ball.

"Hey, how far do you think our "Yellow Lightning" can go in the NCAA? The dwarf reporter stabbed Mougins with his elbow, and his predictions in previous articles have often been very accurate.

"I don't know, the outcome of the March Madness tournament is the hardest to predict. A game is a winner-or-lose rule, anything can happen. Every year in March Madness, Americans like to bet on the outcome of NCAA games at this time, and even the president of the United States can't help but play it. The reason why it is so popular is that there is so much uncertainty that it is always fun. The NBA playoffs don't necessarily have this kind of heat. As he spoke, Mougins had already set up the machine, and at this moment, two players came out of the players' tunnel.

Suddenly, the peers around Mougins were busy. One of the two people who came out was Hayward, and the other was Yiyang, who attracted the attention of the Chinese media!

"Coming out so early to warm up?" Mougins looked at his watch, and it was still an hour and a half before the start of the game. I have to say that choosing to come early today was really the right decision.

"Photographer! Let's go, let's go up and interview him, it's a rare opportunity! The short reporter waved his hand and took the photographer and prepared to rush to the court.

When he was about to step onto the pitch, he was blocked by Mougins.

"Don't bother them now, listen to me. Big deal, I'll let you go for an interview when the time is right later. Mougins shook his head at the short man. He knew that Yiyang and Hayward definitely didn't come out so early to be interviewed. In the face of the big competition, it's better to let the players concentrate on training.

The short man was obviously a little unwilling, but he also didn't want to deal with a well-known journalist like Mougin.

"Hey, okay, okay. Remember, Brother Mu, I'll be the first to go later, don't rob anyone! ”

On the field, Hayward and Yiyang also saw some commotion off the field.

"It seems that your compatriots are very active, and they arrived so early." Hayward said, grinning and waving at the reporters.

"Leave them alone, Gordon, come on, let's start shooting." Yiyang passed the basketball into Hayward's arms, and the white small forward felt that basketball had never been so heavy.

Gradually, more and more players came to the basketball court. More and more fans also poured into the stands with excitement. The basketball court, which was quiet at first, was already surrounded by the noisy shouting of fans.

With half an hour to go, there was a commotion in the stands. Hayward and Yiyang turned their heads to look, and it turned out that it was the Syracuse No. 4 who appeared!

Emaciated, this is Yiyang vs. Wesley. Johnson's first impressions. But if you look closely, you'll see that this guy is actually very sturdy!

After the game, Wesley didn't make any superfluous moves, but directly picked up the basketball on the ground and started shooting to warm up.

"Whew! Swish! Swish! ......”

The sound of the Nets tumbling frequently came from the other half. Johnson was almost 100 hits during the warm-up. There is no doubt that this will invisibly increase the pressure on Hayward.

Sure enough, Hayward, who had just been fine, began to shoot and hit the basketball. The more the iron struck, the more panicked Hayward became.

Stevens had to stop shooting warm-up and take the players back to the locker room early for final deployment. He was afraid that if he continued like this, Hayward's heart would collapse completely.

No matter how many issues Stevens still has unresolved, whether Hayward has recovered or not, whether Yiyang is ready to execute a backup plan or not. The game started as scheduled.

Wesley. Johnson looks like he's jumping on the bandwagon. Hayward also had a resolute expression. Yiyang was ready, and Stevens was watching the arena with his hands folded.

The referee blew the whistle and tossed the basketball into the air. The scene suddenly burst into violent cheers, and the biggest challenge facing the bulldogs so far has arrived!

Syracuse University starting center Wright. Philips used their height advantage to win the ball for their team, and the Bulldogs had to start defending as soon as the game began.

Yiyang stared closely at his counterpoint, an equally thin but incredibly fast black defender, Willie. Warren.

Willie. Warren started the season off to an impressive start, not only with great athleticism, but also with a very accurate shot. He has scored 20+10 in several tournaments, and even rose to fifth place in the mock draft rankings at one point.

But this emaciated boy's extremely poor physical confrontation ability has become an obstacle that restricts him from going further. After an early season start, coaches from other teams found that the small defender didn't seem to be able to play as long as he stepped up his physicality.

And for the NBA, which is extremely physically confrontational, Warren's flaw is undoubtedly fatal. Now, Warren's mock pick can only be at the end of the second round. But this doesn't mean that Yiyang can relax his vigilance against this kid.

Yiyang didn't press early, because he knew that Warren's speed was not bad either. He didn't want to be a stake and be a backdrop for the other party to show off his speed. Yiyang just opened his arms and waited for the opponent to get close to the three-point line.

As soon as Warren's toes touched the three-point line, Yiyang changed his defensive strategy and used physical contact to trouble Warren as much as possible!

Yiyang's confrontation ability can already be regarded as one of his shortcomings, but Warren, who is thinner than Yiyang, still can't parry.

After being entangled by Yiyang, Warren didn't talk about breaking through, and even dribbling became muddy. If it goes on like this, it's only a matter of time before the goal is conceded!

"Ball!" Just when Warren was in trouble, Wesley. Johnson has relied on Wright. Philips' off-ball block came out.

Warren, who heard the shouting, barely managed to pass the ball, but Wesley managed to get the ball. At this time, Wesley. Johnson was one step away from the three-point line, but he didn't adjust, but jumped straight to the shot!

This guy knows that if he adjusts, Hayward will be able to bypass the pick-and-roll and make it up. For the sake of this fleeting opportunity, Wesley could not hesitate.

Hayward jumped as hard as he could, trying to distract Wesley. Johnson's shot. But Johnson wasn't nervous, and his shot was still quick and complete.

At the scene, half of the Syracuse University fans wearing orange short sleeves stood up. They raised their arms in advance, ready to celebrate the goal.

Hayward hurriedly turned his head, and the orange basketball hollowed into the net against the backdrop of noisy cheers!

"Nice three points! Wesley. Johnson's projection is still deadly! Today, Gordon is in a tricky matchup! "Reggie. Miller applauded, Johnson's 41.5% three-point shooting rate this season really lived up to his name!

"It's okay, it's okay. Attack it, let's attack it! Stevens danced on the sidelines, fearing that the enthusiasm of the players would be extinguished by the three-pointer just now.

"Now it's the biggest surprise of the season for the Bulldogs, and Yiyang is in possession! His performance has been key to the Bulldogs' ability to get to this point. Let's see what kind of performance the first round will bring us. "Seeing Yiyang with the ball, Reggie. Miller was even more excited.

The Asian defender has done too many things this season, and today in the Sweet Round of 16, Yiyang will definitely not be soft!

Willie. Warren spread his arms, but his pitiful reach was no threat to Yiyang.

Yiyang gestured outside the three-point line and directed his teammates to run. Willie. Warren could only watch as the No. 1 of the pit bull team calmly controlled the ball, because he knew that once he grabbed it, Yiyang would clean himself up.

In the first round of attack, the Bulldogs were still creating opportunities for Hayward. The white small forward's running ability makes Wesley. Johnson is struggling to deal with it, plus Matt. Howard's tacit understanding of the off-ball block, Hayward immediately ran out of a chance!

Yiyang pushed hard with both hands, and the basketball flew through the crowd and hit the left side.

Hayward slapped his horse and threw the ball when he caught it. It seems that this time the tactic was executed very successfully.

However, it was not the joy of the equalizer that greeted the Bulldogs players, but the crisp sound of the basket.

"Phew!" The basketball slammed into the front of the basket and bounced out. Wright. Philips stuck in position and steadily protected the backcourt rebound.

"Gordon. Hayward, he didn't take advantage of this opportunity. "Reggie. Miller was a little disappointed, Yiyang's pass was very timely, and Hayward's previous run was also wonderful. But the last blow is indeed a pity.

After that, Syracuse University did not push the speed and continued to grind positions with the Bulldogs.

Willie. Warren's interspersed runs make Yiyang have to press every step of the way, Wright. Philips' height advantage on the inside also makes Matt. Howard couldn't be distracted. At this time, Wesley. Johnson seemed to be at home.

He received the ball from his teammates and duffled a shot, dodging a bit of room to shoot.

After that, the emaciated Syracuse No. 4 stepped back for a jumper. Before Hayward could block, the shot was completed.

Yiyang immediately reflexively stuck Willy. Warren, although he is not the main point of scramble for rebounds, jamming the alignment is the basic awareness of protecting rebounds.

It's a pity, Wesley. Johnson didn't miss. The basketball was hollowed out of the net again, and the net was not even touched much.

"Ho, that's not good news for the Bulldogs. It seems that Wesley feels hot today! ”

Wesley after the goal. Johnson gave a thumbs up to the fans in the stands, a move that made the Syracuse fans in orange short-sleeved shirts even more agitated.

And the Bulldogs fans in blue short sleeves could only sit quietly in their positions, looking very red.

In the second attack, Yiyang did not keep it anymore, but used Willy. Warren forced a breakthrough against a bad weakness.

Yiyang's ability is not underestimated by everyone at Syracuse University, this guy has the ball into the penalty area and has already posed a threat to their defense.

Meanwhile, Hayward got rid of Wesley with a nice counterrun. Johnson, he raised his hand to ask for the ball, and this time it was a completely empty space!

Yiyang once again showed his extinction of not looking at people's passes, and as soon as this guy passed to the back of his head in the crowd, the basketball flew accurately into Hayward's hands.

Hayward lifted the basketball to shoot and was thrown off by Wesley. Johnson jumps and blocks with all his might. Unexpectedly, Hayward's was just a shooting feint.

He calmly jumped from Wesley. Johnson swept past and shook off Wesley, and Hayward shook off the only defender in front of him. The rest of Syracuse University was far away from Hayward at the moment, and they simply gave up on the defense.

Stevens secretly rejoiced, it seems that Hayward has not lost his mind! This guy is starting to fight back!

Hayward calmly took a shot half a step behind the free throw line, and Yiyang had even begun to retreat and planned to take the initiative to high-five Hayward. However......

"Phew!" The familiar sound of striking iron sounded again, Hayward, he didn't even grasp an open opportunity like shooting drill!

Stevens' raised fist suddenly lost its strength, and it seemed that Hayward would not be able to "live" for a while today.

The 33-year-old young marshal and Yiyang on the field just looked at each other, I hope this guy is ready to carry out the backup plan......