In the semi-finals of the North District, last year's champion and runner-up teams Jida High School and Beijing Wusheng Middle School defeated Beijing Sports University High School and Shenyang No. 31 Middle School in the semi-finals of last year's semi-finals respectively, and both entered the North District finals. The scores were 82:67 and 90:81.

Li Monzhou, the center of the High School Affiliated to Beijing Sports University who entered the second year of high school this year, has become more and more mature, scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks in the game, but his individual performance cannot hide the team's weaknesses against first-class teams. The performance of the other players was lackluster, and in the end they lost by 15 points to last year's champions, and Jida High School, which is known for its overall combat strength.

After the captain Cheng Si and the center Xian Shuzhang graduated from the team, although the strength of the other main power forwards Luo Jianxing, the "Northeast Tigers" Yuan Dongsheng, the "Double Knife" Jiang Chao and He Guangwei broke through sharply, and became the team's wonder soldiers as substitutes in last year's finals, making great contributions to the team's final championship.

These four people take turns to hit the basket, Luo Jianxing and Yuan Dongsheng's frontcourt rebounding skills are among the top in the country, with the guarantee of rebounds, the secondary offensive score accounts for a considerable proportion of the team's score, even if there is a super center such as Li Monzhou of the High School Attached to Beijing Sports University, the sandwich of the two, and the rotation of defense also makes Li Mongzhou tired, and he can't take more advantage in the inner line. In the second half, the firepower dropped significantly, and he was replaced by the coach four minutes before the end of the game, and had to accept the result of defeat.

In addition, the main substitutes Ou Mengde and Li Tianming are also staying in the team, all of whom have just been promoted to the third year or repeated a year this year, and still have strong competitiveness. Moreover, after the test of last year's competition, the main strength has become more and more mature, and there has been new progress this year. However, he still firmly implemented the coach's overall playing tactics and made it all the way to the final of the North Division. Sophomore Wang Ruoran has become the main point guard, and he is also the direct initiator of the coach's tactics on the field, with a wide field of vision, good ball control skills, and changeable passing lines, but the scoring ability needs to be strengthened. In the case of last year's MVP Cheng Si leaving the team, he still led the team to the top four, and his strength should not be underestimated.

The opponent is also the opponent of last year's finals, the former "five-crown champion" Beijing Wusheng Middle School team.

After the senior high school players, the former captain, and the core figures of the team, Wang Linzhou, Wang Kefeng, Meng Dinan, and He Chaoyun, withdrew from the team, the strength of Wusheng Middle School was affected to a certain extent. Fortunately, Jiang Chengyi's growth has provoked the team's ace player. Sui Cheng'an's stay in the team changed the style of Wusheng Middle School to rely on the "two-star tactics" of the two. Defensive titan Zhong Zhengmin shared a considerable part of the defensive responsibility, and the main bench in the sophomore year also grew, plus newcomers with good qualifications joined. Let the "double star" have enough energy to put it into the offense and score. It is still one of the teams with the highest title calls.

In the first two rounds of the national competition, Jiang Chengyi scored 75 points alone, averaging 37.5 points per game, as well as 8 assists and 9 rebounds. The edge is sharp.

"Nanyang has entered the semifinals again, Zhang Zhenyi scored 27 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds in the semifinals of the Southern Region, and his performance was too comprehensive." Li Xin, who learned the news that Nanyang High School had entered the top four, couldn't help but be eager to try.

"Last year's champion and runner-up, Jida High School and Wusheng Middle School, also entered the finals. It's not easy for the team's new aces to still enter the semifinals when all the new aces of the team have been replaced! "Zhuo Yifan and Li Xin are eagerly looking forward to the game that will start today. Although yesterday's game was a big defeat to the United States, the strength of the European team should not be underestimated.

Today, the final of the North and South zones will be played. They are Shanghai Nanyang Middle School in the South District against Quanzhou Donghai Middle School. Wusheng Middle School in the North District played against Jida High School. It will be a wonderful game of needle-to-wheat and Mars hitting the earth.

"The championship I lost last year, I must get it back this year! Let's wait for it! This year's national competition will be the stage for my Jiang Chengyi! Jiang Chengyi encouraged himself before the game, and his eyes were full of confidence and even a little arrogant.

Dallas, Texas, USA, "Wheat" Michael. McCarthy has been back here since returning to the United States, where he studied for the ACT college entrance examination at Lutheran High School in his hometown in October. Especially in mathematics, physics and chemistry, this helped him a lot in his mathematics and comprehensive science exams.

But in the scorching summer of July, I was also impetuous when I read books and did questions. Michael decided to go to the famous White Rock Lake Park early the next morning.

Come for a walk in Dallas at 8 a.m. by the famous White Rock Lake Park, and the air is still fresh. The trees are sparse, and there are several large flower beds in the park, which are full of summer flowers.

The human-shaped trail that wraps around the lakefront is more than 9 miles long. There are plenty of picnic and picnic areas along the trail, and fishing enthusiasts can easily find a small wooden pier on the lake. Due to its beautiful scenery and spacious surroundings, many events such as hiking, marathons and bicycle races are held here.

Suddenly, a team of cyclists whistled past Michael's eyes, bringing a gust of wind that made him feel the coolness of the summer day. After walking for about 30 minutes, there was an old man in front of me holding a camera to photograph the waterfowl in the lake. Michael quickened his pace with interest and watched.

"Click, click!" Sometimes the waterfowl float quietly in the lake, sometimes spread their wings and take off from the water, and sometimes they talk to each other as if they are talking, which is very interesting.

"These birds are so beautiful!" Michael laughed and turned to look at the old man who had put down his camera.

"yes, it's pretty cute, isn't it? Just like a pretty girl! Michael clearly saw the white hair on the old man's temples, which was so familiar.

"Is that you?"

"Huh?" The old man looked back at Michael, and suddenly realized.

"It's Michael!"

"Coach Davis! I didn't expect to see you here. ”

"You, didn't you go to China? How did you come back again? ”

"yes, I went with my dad's job transfer, I went for a year, and I just came back a few months ago. How are you doing? Wheat asked politely.

"It's good, it's good, isn't this an early retirement?"

"But then again, why did you quit the school head coach in the first place? I also came here to apply for Lutheran High School because you led Lutheran High School to the top four in Texas for the first time, and I didn't expect you to retire after only one semester. ”

"It's not easy for players and coaches to win a state championship, and it's even harder to stay in the top four in Texas. But there are some people who are not satisfied. ”

"Not satisfied?"

"Well, they're going to say it's the top four again this year, the top four again last year, the top four the year before, it's not going to improve all the time, and in order to win the state championship, we have to make changes!"

"You're saying you're being schooled?"

"I can't say the same, I happen to be old, and it's time to enjoy it. I quit the head coach and give the younger coaches a chance. ”

"Your three-two offensive tactics are the key to the team's success, and when you leave, who else will continue to implement the three-two offensive tactics. This year's results"

"Well, I heard about it, and made it into the top eight in the interstate. That's a good result! ”

"Isn't that a step backwards? Besides, I've heard that there is also a talented ace player this year, Josh. Cole? ”

"Young coaches still have time for trial and error, so they should be given a little bit of time and opportunity."

"Own Josh. Kerr's team only won the top eight in the state, and the lineup in the previous two years was not as good as this year's lineup, and they all made the top four, and the relevant leaders of the school persuaded Coach Davis to quit is really stupid! Michael muttered to himself, avenging Coach Davis' unfair treatment.

"Did the school contact you again and ask you to go back and take over?"

The old man shook his head, lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then looked up at the rising sun and said:

"But what about the possibility that I would go to college to teach? Several universities have already sent me invitations. ”

"Really? That's great! Michael clenched his fists excitedly.

"Which university are you going to attend?"

"Well, I want to go to the University of Kentucky because it's the closest to my hometown, hehe!" The old man smiled.

"University of Kentucky! Then I'll go to the University of Kentucky! Let's be mentors and apprentices again in college! Michael excitedly shook Coach Davis' hand and refused to let go for a long time.

The old man gently stroked the young man's hand and nodded with satisfaction.

"Then aim to get into the University of Kentucky!" Michael secretly made up his mind and returned to his residence in the afternoon to continue his review.

And what Michael is talking about Josh. Cole was in Philadelphia at this time to participate in the NBA youth basketball summer camp with Li Xin and Zhuo Yifan.

Philadelphia, USA, NBA Junior Summer Camp is on its sixth day: the second round of matches will be played today, with Asian United vs. European United and American United vs. World United.

The starting line-up of the Asian United team is the same as in the previous game:

Center: Mawson. Jalali (Iran 210cm)

Power Forward: Zhuo Yifan (China 193.5cm)

Small forward: Lin Xuemin (Taipei 191cm)

Point guard: Kiichi Sato (Japan 188cm)

Point Guard: Li Xin (China 183cm)

There are no changes to the European team either:

Center: Robertas. Kolimavis Hughes (Lithuania 209cm)

Power forward: Augusto. Richie (Italy 202cm)

Small forward: Alexander. Lucas (France 195cm)

Shooting Guard: Toney. Jurisic (Serbia 193cm)

Point Guard: Lazaros. Samaris (Greece 187cm) (To be continued.) )