Chapter 37 - [It seems I am too confident]
On the morning of the 4th training class, Guo Xu once again suppressed Martin Cliffs. Tom Izo kept his promise and arranged Guo Xu as the core of the team’s offensive. Cliffs can go heads-up, but the center will pull out to cover Guo Xu.
Weaknesses were targeted everywhere, Cliffs was also convinced, helplessly admitted that he could not guard Guo Xu, Guo Xu is also stronger than him in terms of organization, and his teammates tacit understanding.
University has worked hard for four years, and was surpassed in a few days. Cliffs was inevitably discouraged, leaving the stadium muddy. In this mental state, the finals do not know how much they can play. If he knew that Guo Xu’s breakthrough ability was developed by himself, he would be even more depressed.
Morris Peterson is also a bit jealous. He is the best player in the top ten leagues this year. After entering the championship, the ball rights have been reduced and reduced to the team’s fourth offensive point.
After the training, he couldn’t help but ask: “Guo, you wouldn’t really eat any newly invented stimulant? You are too physically strong, it’s a monster.”
Guo Xu’s current speed does not rank in the top ten among NBA guards, but he is already top in the NCAA, and everyone can see that his physical fitness has greatly improved.
“I just suddenly opened up.” Guo Xu paused and said seriously, “Morris, thank you, my defense is to learn from you.”
Morris was a little embarrassed: “I haven’t taught you.”
Guo Xu smiled and said, “You inspired me to be half a master. Tonight we will lock their front guard and swingman together.”
“I won’t let Miller take it easy.” Morris was a little strange. Guo Xu’s attitude toward him suddenly changed over the past two days, and he behaved quite naturally, just like they were originally iron buddies.
Guo Xu understands Buddha University’s tactics and reminds him: “Morris, when you attack, you run more at two corners. When I’m sure to pass you when they are free, they value defense in the penalty area and are not good at defending corners.”
“How do you know this?”
Guo Xu said: “I have a friend who is the undercover of Buddha University. I invited him to dinner and he told me the tactics.”
“…” Peterson shook his head with a smile, Guo Xu became more and more reliable on the court, usually speaking more and more out of tune, and could not be serious.
In the evening, there were multiple media live broadcasts in the NCAA Finals. When the players were in the goal hall, there were journalists blocking the road for interviews, which made everyone talk about their feelings and predict the outcome.
Although Guo Xu played the best in the last game, the reporters mainly interviewed the coaches and famous stars of both sides, thinking that they are the key to winning. Guo Xu is just shit.
A petite blonde female reporter stopped Guo Xu at the door. “Jason, can you say anything casually?”
The tall and mighty trident of the Michigan Ten League, ignoring the reporter silently walked into the arena, she could not interview, Guo Xu walked behind, it seemed best to speak.
Female reporter asked: “Jason, you played very well on the court. Are you confident in helping the team win the championship?”
Guo Xu answered without thinking: “I will lead the team to a 30-point victory over the Alligator and then win the MOP.”
“What?” The female reporter and the cameraman froze.
“Just make a joke.” Guo Xu smiled.
The scene was very embarrassing, and the female reporter couldn’t help crying or laughing. This student really has a personality. He has reached the finals. How dare he make such a joke? In case Michigan did n’t win, would n’t they be a joke if this news report went out?
Guo Xu went on to say: “It is too low-key to say that winning 30 points is actually possible. In fact, it is entirely possible to win 4, 50 points. When you report more, you would say more, otherwise it seems that I am too confident.
After talking, Guo Xu quickly followed his teammates into the arena, leaving two dumbfounded.
He is well aware of the weaknesses of Buddha players. He knows how Donovan will adjust his tactics. As long as he has a good shooting feel, he will not lose the chain. It is definitely a slaughter.
Female reporter asked: “Is it recorded just now?”
“Recorded, are we going to make headlines?” The cameraman said excitedly.
“If Michigan State can really win and Jason Guo wins the MOP, this is definitely a big news.”
The reporter’s name is Audrey Jones. Not long after graduating into ABC radio, she has not had the opportunity to interview the NBA. The opportunity to interview the NCAA finals was won by her. It is possible for her career to be better. Lou, now she sees hope.
She saw extraordinary self-confidence in Guo Xu’s eyes. No player dared to say such crazy words. If he did it, it would be too powerful. It was also interesting news to lose.
Guo Xu entered the locker room to recuperate and recharge. It is a bit regretful that he did not see the Chinese reporter. China has not yet had the habit of broadcasting NCAA games, so domestic fans have yet to see his heroic appearance on the court.
Before the game, Isa boosted morale and said a few words. This section does not have to deliberately pressure or decompress the players. No one is willing to fall at the last minute. They will definitely fight hard.
Guo Xu didn’t know how Izo communicated with Cliffs and Peterson. The two not only did not question the tactics, but also actively asked Guo Xu to discuss how to play for a while, studying the timing of cover, pass timing, etc.
The two fourth-year players are absolutely convinced of Izo, and the coach will do whatever they want. They know that they will not have the success today without Izo.
Guo Xu and Richardson no longer need to say anything. The two approached their fists, and they had a good heart.
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Guo Xu made two three-pointers while warming up, and then stopped, not wanting the opponent player to notice his fiery hand. He practiced shooting more in the morning and felt that he had already found a good shot. There was no need to shoot more.
Players from both sides stood in the field and Michigan started: Guo Xu, Cliffs, Peterson, Richardson, Randy Smith.
Florida starting: Carlos Terry, Casey Shaw, Mike Miller, Haslem, Matt Bonner.
Randy jumped the ball to win and the game started.
Michigan attacked first, Cliffs controlled the ball in the middle, Guo Xu ran to the right corner, and the players pulled away.
Randy stood at a 45-degree low position on the right side, and suddenly withdrew outside, blocking the Buddha’s point guard Terry from the ball. Guo Xu ran up the line at full speed and got rid of guard defense. This is Michigan’s key tactic.
The first-year Haslem is a small forward power forward. Richardson is just right, and he went to the left. Matt Bonner was on the right side, and he didn’t stand in the bull’s corner. Bonner is a big white man with average physical fitness, a space-based interior and a loose defense.
Guo Xu knows Bonner very well. He often withdraws the rim guard and protects the backcourt rebounds. He doesn’t like pick-and-roll protection and is easily passed by defenders. This was his fatal weakness, and Donovan couldn’t make up for it.
A simple tactic Guo Xu ran out of space, Cliffs passed the ball. Guo Xu catches the ball at 70 degrees, the ball draws a wonderful arc, and the hollow enters the net. 3 to 0.
Commentator Mark Woodson called: “Pretty, the person who opened the situation for Michigan State is Jason Guo again, this defender entered the semi-final state after the game.”
Partner Tom Hovas said: “I don’t know how he will perform on the defensive end, and the University of Florida may attack him at this point.”