One Guard

Chapter 31 : Heavy basketball

“Huh!”

The sound produced by the friction between the basketball and the net made Yiyang close his eyes with enjoyment.

This is already the fifth set of shots he has practiced today. The scattered basketballs and jerseys that have been completely soaked in sweat record the bit by bit that Yiyang has paid.

Yiyang took a look at the time, and it was already 8:20. It seems that it is time to “put” his shooting coach back to the hotel and family video.

The expressionless number one wiped the sweat off his face with a towel, and after greeting the shooting coach, he walked to the locker room.

Hayward was so bad in his hand that he was called back by Stevens today to rest for a night and did not participate in additional training. Sometimes the feel is too bad, and the worse the shot will get. Appropriate rest, it is very likely that it will be effective.

Yiyang all sweated for Hayward in his heart. Although this white small forward is not bad in athleticism, his main scoring method is shooting. Besides, the head star of Syracuse University tomorrow will also be a small forward. There is no doubt that tomorrow’s game is not only about victory, but also a direct competition between Hayward and Wesley in the draft rankings.

I hope everything will be normal for Hayward tomorrow, if he has not recovered…

Yiyang couldn’t help clenching his fists. If Hayward couldn’t stand up, he was very willing to come forward. Wesley Johnson? Yiyang doesn’t care, he only hopes that the team can continue to win. We have already reached the top 16 of the sweet, how can we swallow the bitter fruit and leave?

This cold Chinese boy wore headphones and left the empty training ground. Tomorrow, maybe it will be a big day…

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In the past NCAA matches, few Chinese fans and reporters paid attention. But when Mou Ran came to the game early today to wait for Yiyang, he found that several colleagues from China had already gathered here.

“Oh, Brother Mu is here too? Why, now “Basketball” magazine is also interested in NCAA?” A short reporter smiled and waved at Mou Ran as a greeting.

“Aren’t you here? Now there are more people paying attention to that kid in China. If I don’t come, I will give you the news for nothing?” Mou Ran’s reputation in the circle is still quite high, he even gave many NBA stars Do one-on-one interviews. This is mainly because Mourin is not only a reporter, but also a reporter who really understands the ball.

“Hey, how far do you think our “Yellow Lightning” can go in the NCAA?” The reporter stabbed Muran with an elbow. His predictions in articles in the past were often very accurate.

“I don’t know. The outcome of the March Madness Championship is the most difficult to predict. The rule of a game determines the outcome and everything can happen. Every March Madness, Americans like to bet on NCAA matches at this time. As a result, even the President of the United States can’t help but play it. The reason why it has become popular is because the uncertainty is so great that the guessing is always full of fun. The NBA playoffs may not necessarily have this kind of heat.” In between, Mougin had already set up the machine, and at this moment, two players came out of the player tunnel.

Suddenly, the colleagues around Mou Ran became busy. One of the two who came out was Hayward, and the other was Yiyang, who has attracted the attention of the Chinese media!

“I came out to warm up so early?” Mu Ran looked at his watch, and now there is still a full hour and a half before the start of the game. I have to say that choosing to come early today is really a correct decision.

“Cameraman! Let’s go up and interview him, this is 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 into the court, he was blocked by Mou Ran.

“Don’t bother them now, I’m right. The big deal, I will let you interview first when the time comes.” Mu Ran shook his head at the short man. He knew that Yiyang and Hayward came out so early, certainly not for interviews. Before the big game, it is better to let the players concentrate on training.

The short man is obviously not reconciled, but he also doesn’t want to confront a well-known reporter like Mou Ran.

“Hey, that’s okay. Remember, Brother Mu, I’ll be the first to go later, don’t grab anyone!”

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

“It seems that your compatriots are very active, they have arrived so early.” Hayward said, and waved at the reporters grinningly.

“Leave them alone, Gordon, come on, let’s start shooting.” Yiyang passed the basketball into Hayward’s arms. 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 are also excitedly pouring into the stands. The basketball court, which was very quiet at the beginning, was already surrounded by the noisy shouts of fans.

There was a commotion in the stands when the game was about to start in half an hour. Hayward and Yiyang turned their heads and saw that it was the Syracuse No. 4 who played!

wasting, this was Yiyang’s first impression of Wesley Johnson. But if you look closely, you will find that this guy is actually very sturdy!

After 　　, Wesley did not do any extra moves, but directly picked up the basketball on the ground and started shooting to warm up.

“Wh! Wah! Wah!…”

The tumbling sound of the Nets came from the other half, and Wesley Johnson almost hit a hundred shots during the warm-up period. There is no doubt that this will increase the pressure on Hayward invisibly.

As expected, Hayward, who had just returned everything to normal, started shooting. The more iron strikes, the more flustered Hayward.

Stevens had to stop the shot warm-up and took the players back to the locker room for final deployment. He was afraid that if this continued, Hayward’s heart would collapse completely.

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

Wesley Johnson looked eager to try, and Gordon Hayward also looked resolute. Yiyang is fully prepared, and Stevens is watching the court with both hands.

The referee blew his whistle and threw the basketball high. The scene suddenly burst into violent cheers, so far the biggest challenge facing the Bulldogs team has arrived!

Syracuse University’s starting center Wright Philips used his height advantage to win the ball for the team. At the beginning of the game, the Bulldogs must start with defense.

Yiyang stared closely at his counterpoint, a black guard who was equally thin but extremely fast, Willie Warren.

Willie Warren’s performance at the beginning of the season was amazing. He not only has strong athletic ability, but also has very precise projection. He has scored 20+10 excellent stats in several games, and even rose to fifth place in the mock draft rankings.

But this thin boy’s extremely poor physical resistance has become an obstacle that restricts him from going further. After experiencing the surprise at the beginning of the season, the coaches of other teams found that as long as the physical confrontation is strengthened, the small guard seems to be unable to play.

For the NBA, where the physical confrontation is extremely fierce, Warren’s defect is undoubtedly fatal. Now, Warren’s simulated pick can only be ranked at the end of the second round. But this does not mean that Yiyang can relax his vigilance against this kid.

Yiyang didn’t go to pressure early in the morning, because he knew that Warren’s speed was also not bad. He didn’t want to be a stake, a background for the opponent to show off his speed. Yiyang just opened his arms and waited for the opponent to approach the three-point line.

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

Yiyang’s resistance ability can already be regarded as one of his shortcomings, but Warren, who is thinner than Yiyang, still can’t stand it.

After being entangled by Yiyang, Warren, let alone a breakthrough, even the dribble became muddy. If this continues, it is only a matter of time before losing the ball!

“Ball!” Just when Warren was in trouble, Wesley Johnson had already taken advantage of Wright Philips’ ball-free pick and roll.

Hearing the shouting Warren reluctantly passed the ball, but Wesley managed to receive the ball. At this time, Wesley Johnson was one step away from the three-point line, but he did not adjust, but directly took off!

This guy knows that if he adjusts, Hayward can bypass the pick and roll to make up. For this fleeting opportunity, Wesley could not hesitate.

Hayward made a leap to interfere with Wesley Johnson’s shooting as much as possible. But Johnson was not nervous, his shots were still quick and complete.

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

Hayward hurriedly turned his head, the orange basketball was hollow into the net against the noisy cheers!

“A beautiful three-pointer! Wesley Johnson’s shooting is still deadly! Today, Gordon has a tricky matchup!” Reggie Miller clapped his hands and applauded. Johnson made 41.5% of his three-pointers this season. Sure enough!

“It’s okay, it’s okay. Attack it, let’s attack it!” Stevens danced on the sidelines, for fear that the enthusiasm of the players would be wiped out by the three-pointer just now.

“Now the biggest surprise for the Bulldogs this season, Yiyang is in possession of the ball! His performance is the key to the Bulldogs being able to get to this point. Let us see what the first round will bring us Such a performance.” Reggie Miller was even more excited when he saw Yiyang holding the ball.

This Asian defender has done too many things from ear to ear this season. Today, in the Sweet 16 match, Yiyang will certainly not be soft!

Willie Warren opened his arms, but his poor wingspan could not pose a threat to Yiyang at all.

Yiyang gestured from outside the three-point line to direct his teammates to move. Willie Warren can only watch the Bulldogs’ number one calmly take possession of the ball, because he knows that once he gets on the ball, Yiyang will make his life clean.

Attacking in the first round, the Bulldogs are still creating opportunities for Hayward. The running ability of this white small forward made Wesley Johnson difficult to cope. Coupled with Matt Howard’s tacit ball-free pick-and-roll, Hayward immediately had a chance!

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

Hayward slapped his horse and rushed to catch the ball and shoot. It seems that this time the tactics were executed very successfully.

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

“Dang!” The basketball knocked to the front of the basket and bounced out. Wright Philips stuck in position and steadily protected the backboard.

“Gordon Hayward, he didn’t seize this opportunity.” Reggie Miller was a little disappointed. Yiyang’s pass was very timely, and Hayward’s previous run was also wonderful. But the final blow was indeed a pity.

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

Willie Warren’s interspersed running position made Yiyang have to press harder, and Wright Philips’ height advantage in the interior also made Matt Howard unable to distract. At this time, Wesley Johnson looked like a fish in water.

After receiving the ball from his teammate, he flicked a shot and got out of the shooting space.

After 　　, the thin Syracuse No. 4 withdrew a step back jumper. The shot was completed before Hayward blocked it.

Yiyang immediately stuck Willy Warren in reverse, although he is not the main point of rebounding, but stuck in counterpoint is the basic consciousness of protecting rebounds.

It is a pity that Wesley Johnson did not miss. The basketball was hollow into the net again, and even the Nets didn’t touch it much.

“Wow, this is not good news for the Bulldogs. It seems that Wesley feels very hot today!”

After 　　 scored, Wesley Johnson gave a thumbs up to the fans in the stands. This move made the Syracuse University fans wearing orange short sleeves agitated.

The Bulldogs fans wearing blue short sleeves can only sit quietly in the position and they are extremely jealous.

In the second attack, Yiyang did not keep it anymore, but instead used Willie Warren’s weak points to force a breakthrough.

Yiyang’s ability Everyone at Syracuse University will not underestimate it. This guy entered the penalty area with the ball, which has posed a threat to their defense.

At the same time, Hayward got rid of Wesley Johnson through a beautiful back run. He raised his hand for the ball. This time it was a completely open space!

Yiyang once again showed his extinction of passing the ball without watching people. This guy passed the ball back in the crowd, and the basketball flew accurately into Hayward’s hands.

Hayward raised the basketball to make a shot, but Wesley Johnson, who was thrown off, took off with all his strength to block the shot. Unexpectedly, Hayward is just a shooting fake.

He calmly passed by Wesley Johnson, who was jumping, and he shook off Wesley. Hayward was like the only defender in front of him. The others at Syracuse University were far away from Hayward at this moment, and they simply gave up the defense.

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

Hayward made a calm shot at the second half of the free throw line. Yiyang has even begun to retreat and intends to take the initiative to give Hayward a high-five. however……

“Dang!” The familiar iron strike sounded again, Hayward, he couldn’t even grasp an open opportunity like shooting training!

Stevens raised his fist suddenly weakened. It seems that Hayward will not be able to “live” for a while today.

The 33-year-old marshal and Yiyang on the court just happened to look at each other. I hope this guy is ready to implement the backup plan…