A boy, with the sunny smile of a Chicagoan, appeared in the crowd that had been waiting outside the basketball arena for a long time.

Fans and reporters flocked to the area, surrounding the sunny boy. The boy was unhurried, expertly signing autographs for his fans and calmly facing the microphones and cameras of the reporters.

The boy coped with all the questions asked by the reporters. He has been a basketball star since high school, and he has been used to this scene many years ago.

"Evan! Evan! I'm a reporter for the Ohio Sun, could you please answer a question for me about the next game? A fat reporter struggled to push through the crowd and squeezed in front of the boy named Evan.

"Of course, Claude, what do you want to ask today?"

"In the next game, you and your team are at home against Butler University. We all know that Butler University's star Gordon. Hayward is a very strong small forward. And now, the No. 1 rookie at Butler University has also put on a good performance. Do you think the new combination with Hayward will cause problems for your home stadium? With that, Claude put the microphone in front of the big boy's mouth.

"I'm sorry sir, you just said...... Who do you mean Hayward with? "The boy who was interviewed knew Gordon. Hayward, a genius known as the "No. 1 white small forward." He also played against Hayward last season. I have to admit that the elegant white forward is indeed very good on the basketball court.

But the name that appeared behind Hayward, the boy rummaged through his memories, but could not connect the strange name to anyone.

Also, a rookie at Butler University, he plays as a point guard. In the last game, he also single-handedly recorded 15 assists to lead Butler University to a 26-point victory over fellow city rivals Indiana University Mountain Terres. And Halan Gaudí has no power to resist in front of Yi. The reporter continued to add that Evan's surprised expression made the fat reporter very satisfied.

It's not easy to get 15 assists in just 40 minutes of NCAA playtime. Evan wrote down the name, and it seems that the No. 1 rookie is worth a good look before the game......

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In the training ground of the pit bulldogs, the players are under the guidance of various coaches in the planned training.

The big win in the season's opener didn't let Stevens and the players relax. On the contrary, this group of guys who have tasted the sweetness have worked harder than before.

Under the guidance of shooting coach Burreth, Yiyang still focuses on projection.

Yiyang's basic skills are actually very good, so his shooting style was quickly changed by Burreis. However, Yiyang, who has been throwing the ball in the same posture for so many years, suddenly changed his feeling, and he threw very aggrieved.

At present, Yiyang's shooting percentage has not improved much. After all, shooting in a relatively unfamiliar position is very uncomfortable.

But both Burris and Stevens know that no player can make it to the top of the ladder. Yiyang can now change his movements and get rid of the bad problems left on the street court, which is already an improvement.

When Yiyang gets used to this kind of regular shooting action, his shooting percentage will go up sooner or later.

Stevens wasn't worried about Yiyang right now, he knew that kid was going to train himself well. As for the rest of the Bulldogs, they are also in a hot state, and they don't need him to worry about it.

What makes Stevens feel big right now is the Bulldogs' second game of the season, the first away game. Their opponent in this game will be the Ohio State University Buckeye Acorns.

This team may not have a lot of glorious history, but because of one person, the Acorns have been very different from then on.

Evan. Turner, a true all-around talent, was the favorite for the 2010 NBA Draft and is known as Maddy's successor. Last season, he averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, and his scoring was the top 10 in the league.

Before entering the field of professional basketball, Turner has already won various awards. Now in his junior year, he is definitely one of the hottest stars in the entire NCAA league.

and Evan. Compared with Turner, Harlan Gaudí is not a star at all. With such a formidable opponent immediately after the team's victory, it's no wonder Stevens is now feeling a headache.

In the next game, Hayward and Turner are facing each other, and there is a good chance that these two guys will show a situation of going head-to-head. To really change the game and upset the balance on the court, Stevens has to rely on someone other than Hayward.

So, the young marshal's gaze couldn't help but fall on Yiyang, who was shooting.

If Yiyang can increase his personal scoring on top of passing, then the Buckeye Tree will definitely be caught off guard. In the past few days of training, Stevens has also formulated several offensive tactics specifically for Yiyang, obviously wanting Yiyang to take on greater responsibility. I hope this group of children can reproduce everything they have trained on the basketball court.

This guy who is still doing the most basic training doesn't know that he has become a sharp knife in the hands of Stevens in the next game!

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Playing away from home, this feeling is not unfamiliar to Yiyang. In high school, their team would also go out and play an away game from time to time.

The experience of playing away games in high school is usually not good for Yiyang. How much better will a player who will be booed by the fans at his home stadium be treated better when he gets away from home?

Sitting in an unfamiliar locker room, Stevens was already writing and drawing on the tactical whiteboard, intending to make a final deployment.

He was in Evan. Turner's name is drawn with a big red circle, and there is no doubt that this name will be the key to whether the Bulldogs can win this game!

"I don't need to introduce him more, guys. Gordon, I want you to bite the score all the time on the court! Even if you can't stop him, you can't give him a chance to stop you. Definitely, this guy must not be allowed to get through! Stevens slapped the tactical board hard, and Hayward nodded in response.

"Also! Today you continue to start, keep keeping possession! Remember, your first task on the field is to help your teammates find their chances. When I need you to score, I'll tell you! After that, Stevens pointed the finger at the real key of the game, Yiyang!

"Oh, I see." Yiyang's answer was still cold, but everyone had long been accustomed to this kid's personality.

After all the arrangements were done, Stevens looked at his watch. When the time was almost up, he pushed open the locker room door and waved his hand. This young marshal is ready to take his players on the stage!

While waiting in the players' tunnel, Yiyang has been bouncing excitedly. People say Evan. Turner is an extremely formidable opponent and is the favorite to be the top pick in this year's NBA Draft. In other words, Evan. Turner's level is the closest to the NBA!

Yiyang can't wait to try it out on the court, he wants to see how far he is from a professional-level basketball player!

Under such a layer of motivation, Yiyang looks much more positive than the previous game.

He walked out of the tunnel at the back of the line, but unlike at home, this time it was no longer cheers.

"Are your eyes so small that you can see the scoreboard?"

"What is this Asian doing here?"

"Get out of this arena! Chicken fried rice! Nobody wants to see you! ”

Those familiar insults have reappeared! At this moment, Yiyang seems to have returned to his high school days. If Yiyang were to write a book about his experiences, it would probably be titled "Seven Days Teach You How to Insult Chinese." ”

"These idiots!" Shervin. Mark gritted his teeth as he looked at the Acorns fans, but he couldn't do anything.

Yiyang first looked around the stands, and then, as if he hadn't heard anything, he continued to warm up.

This kind of unbearable insult has long been used to it. This is an away game! This is the living environment of a Chinese on the basketball court in the United States!

Not far away, a physically fit player was staring at him. Yiyang glared back, but the other party didn't seem to intend to look away.

"Is that it? It doesn't look as powerful as others say. "Looking a little emaciated and not too tall Yiyang, Evan. Turner's first impression was mediocrity.

"Hey! Don't worry about that Asian guy! Put your attention on Gordon. Hayward, get him, and we'll get the Bulldogs! Seeing that Turner seemed distracted, the Buckeyes coach high-fived him hard to remind his star of the game.

Turner nodded, back in his place. The center forwards of both sides have stepped into the center circle, and the referee has also walked up with the basketball in his arms.

Of course, Yiyang heard what the other party's coach was yelling at just now, but after being underestimated, he didn't have any waves on the inside.

It's not Yiyang who will suffer later, but the guys who don't face themselves!

"Doot toot!" The referee blew the whistle and the basketball raced up.

Yiyang took a big breath and let everything start quickly!