Chapter 35: The First Starter (Part II)
Old K took out the tactical board, and the other players surrounded him.
"We have to control the tempo, when we move from attack to defense, everyone is on the spot, and we can't let the opponent play a quick counterattack. Gotta keep the rhythm down, do you hear me? ”
"Yes, Coach!" All the players shouted in unison.
"Hood, you rest first, Hairston, you go. Jack, you switch to playing point guard, remember to control the rhythm of play! ”
Hood was a little dissatisfied when he first heard that Lao K had arranged the game. Now when he heard that the coach actually asked Zhang Zifeng to be the core of the team, he angrily threw the towel and sat on the bench without saying a word.
After 30 years of coaching, what kind of player, Lao K has never seen it.
For Hood's tantrum, Old K didn't care at all.
Hood's style of play is on the lonely side, and his ability to organize attacks is mediocre.
Zhang Zifeng has always been the core of the team in high school, controlling the ball and organizing the whole team's offense.
After coming to Duke University in the United States, he began to play role players because of his lack of strength.
Now Lao K has Zhang Zifeng as the core of the team and controls the rhythm, which is not a problem for him at all.
Duke University re-attacked, and a cadre obeyed Zhang Zifeng's command and began to follow the requirements of tactics, going to the card position where the inside card should be taken, and running the position should be run.
The team members were all settled, and seeing the Stauskas in front of him, Zhang Zifeng made a decision in his heart.
"Hey, Jefferson...... Help me block and dismantle," Zhang Zifeng shouted.
When Jefferson heard this, he immediately pulled out and stood beside Glenn Robinson III.
Seeing that Jefferson was in place, Zhang Zifeng then covered and accelerated to break through to the right side, and entered the inside line in two steps.
As soon as he entered the inner line, Zhang Zifeng found that no one was following the interference.
When Zhang Zifeng broke through, if someone was on guard, Zhang Zifeng's hit rate dropped significantly.
Therefore, Zhang Zifeng's current offense is mainly to run out of the open position and shoot.
The University of Michigan's defense wasn't very good today.
With such a good opportunity, Zhang Zifeng certainly won't miss more attempts to take the initiative.
When the opponent's power forward McGarry pounced, Zhang Zifeng jumped up and shot directly, and hit with a bang.
Looking at the falling basketball, a sense of pride filled my heart, and the once familiar feeling returned.
Carry the team on your shoulder, impact the opponent's defense again and again, and look at the score as if it were a bag.
Take the initiative to attack, this is what he wants, how can Lao Tzu be willing to be a role player all the time!
Zhang Zifeng's goal helped Duke University recover two points, 28-23.
The University of Michigan attacked, and as soon as Glenn Robinson III received the serve, Zhang Zifeng hurriedly pasted it, not giving him a chance to advance quickly with the ball.
There was no fast break, Glenn Robinson III guarded the ball and slowly advanced.
As long as the opponent can't play a quick counterattack, Zhang Zifeng doesn't care how the opponent dribbles.
Retreat to your own half and set up your defensive line.
Glenn Robinson III tried to break through several times, but was stopped by Zhang Zifeng in advance of the position.
In desperation, Glenn Robinson III had no choice but to pass the ball.
Glenn Robinson III has a strong ability to attack the basket, but the real core of the University of Michigan is shooting guard Nick Stauskas.
Nick Stauskas 1.98m, 93kg. He is one of the best scorers in the NCAA, not only has excellent fixed-point jumper ability, but also his main scoring method of pull-up jumper, has excellent decision-making ability on the court, and has a strong ability to use pick-and-roll.
In addition to Zhang Zifeng's better defense and Stauskas's shooting percentage and stability, it can be said that the current Zhang Zifeng is very similar to Nick Stauskas.
After several passes and coordination, the basketball was handed over to the outside, and Stauskars received the ball directly after a three-point jumper, and hit it with a bang, and the University of Michigan led by 3 points.
30:23。
The "OHOHOH" crowd cheered, they had seen too many of these images this season.
The fast-paced game, the wonderful shots, and the very violent dunks again and again made them very cool to watch.
The ball went in, and the old K didn't get angry.
He knew his players were doing their best, and he just stood on the sidelines and shouted, "It's okay, that's it." Be sure to limit the opponent's speed and force them to fight positional battles! ”
Running to the frontcourt, Zhang Zifeng hoisted the ball to Plumlee, and then interspersed the running position back and forth, using Jefferson's cover, shook off Glenn Robinson III, received the pass at a 45-degree angle on the right side of the outside line, and did not hesitate to shoot three-pointers.
Wow, the ball goes in.
30:26。
Zhang Zifeng raised three fingers.
Damn bastards!
Including Robinson III, the players of the University of Michigan Wolverines stared fiercely at Zhang Zifeng.
Those unkind eyes?
Zhang Zifeng ran back without paying attention to it.
The game continued, stimulated by Zhang Zifeng's consecutive scores, and the Wolverines were eager to get the score back.
So, they kicked off quickly...... However, they were a little too anxious. The intention to pass the ball is too obvious,
Zhang Zifeng intercepts the ball passed to Glenn Robinson III.
"Not good!" Glenn Robinson III was startled and hurriedly turned back to catch up.
Zhang Zifeng made a three-point shot.
"Bastard, won't let you shoot." Glenn Robinson III lunged at Zhang Zifeng.
Using his bounce, his big hand covered Zhang Zifeng's shooting space.
Zhang Zifeng sneered, used a feint to deceive Glenn Robinson III, and made a ground-hitting pass, and Hairston scored 2 points for a layup in the restricted area.
30:28。
Quick serve, the University of Michigan wants to play a quick counter.
Zhang Zifeng didn't agree, he caught up with Glenn Robinson III, and was about to reach out to intercept, but Glenn Robinson III had already passed.
The ball was passed to Stauskas, who made a stop-and-go jumper, brushed, and hit.
Zhang Zifeng waved his fist regretfully, just faster.
ran to the front court and received the pass again, and the opponent no longer dared to underestimate Zhang Zifeng.
Seeing that Plumlee had already stuck in the position on the inside, Zhang Zifeng took a shooting pose, and Glenn Robinson hurriedly jumped up to block.
Retracting the basketball, smashing into the inside, seeing McGarry pounce and comfortably pass the ball to Plumlee, who was open inside.
Plumlee received the ball, jumped up and smashed it into the basket with both hands.
30:30。
Zhang Zifeng clapped his hands with Plumlee in celebration and ran back as he kept looking at Hood with contempt.
The expression was like, "See, idiot." Lao Tzu is the real core of the team, leading the team to victory. You're going to sit on the bench obediently! ”
Hood sat down in anger and gritted his teeth and twisted the towel in his hand.
Under Zhang Zifeng's control, the pace of the game was slowed down.
University of Michigan head coach John Berenne made several loud reminders from the sidelines to speed up the tempo, but to no avail.
Seeing Zhang Zifeng break through and shoot two points again, University of Michigan head coach John Beryan called a timeout.