The invincible kryptonite of basketball

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"It's such a pity." Carter slapped his thigh fiercely as he said, and North Carolina won just a little bit. Even Zeller's tip-up once made him think that the game was over. A big heart directly changed the outcome of the game.

"That player played very smartly." Nash was very interested in Tang Tian at this time.

"I hate him to death." Carter said with an "angry" expression.

"He is quite suitable for us." Nash muttered.

He has basically reached the end of his career, and it is estimated that the next two years will be his last time. If the Suns want to continue making the playoffs, they need more and better role players, and rookies are one of them.

This kind of player who can defend open three-pointers with precision is the most suitable for the Suns.

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The UConn players were still celebrating wildly in the locker room.

At this time, North Carolina head coach Roy Williams, players Harrison Barnes and Taylor Zeller participated in the team's post-match press conference.

The team lost, and the atmosphere of the entire press conference seemed a little dull.

"My guys did a great job, they recovered a 15-point deficit in the second half, and they overtook the score with 5 seconds left, really, they are the best players, I'm so proud of them, the final The loss had nothing to do with them, it was my tactical error."

After the coach Roy Williams praised the performance of the players, he also took the initiative to take the responsibility on himself.

This famous coach has been an assistant coach in North Carolina for 10 years, and chose to return to North Carolina after becoming famous in Kansas. He has been coaching since 03 and is the most famous meritorious coach in North Carolina besides Dean Smith.

He must have felt very uncomfortable losing the game, but he still showed the special characteristics of a famous coach and put all the pressure on his shoulders.

"No, coach, I didn't follow Tang in the end. He was the one I defended." Barnes rushed to say at this time.

There was a flash of spotlight in the audience, and after the loss, the team coach and the core scrambled to take responsibility, which shows that the atmosphere in this team is really good.

"Harrison, North Carolina stopped in the Sweet [-] this year, and the record did not meet expectations. One thing we really want to know is, will you participate in the draft this year?" the reporter asked.

Although he lost, Barnes' performance in this game was not bad. He scored a team-high 24 points and 7 rebounds. Especially after returning from the second half, he scored 11 points in a row, pulling North Carolina from the edge of elimination. back.

His performance is worthy of the evaluation of the outside world. In fact, although North Carolina has been eliminated, if he announces his candidacy now, he will still be the No. [-] pick, even because of Williams' poor performance against UConn and Owen's injury. There are hidden dangers, he is likely to become the champion directly!

"It's too early to say these things. The game has just ended. Harrison needs time to digest the game and then decide on this matter." Williams came out as the coach to block the bullet for his disciples.

Generally, players announce whether they will participate in the election in April or May. This reporter asked so early because he wanted to break more news.

"I will continue to stay in school." But as soon as Williams finished speaking, Barnes continued.

This answer also caused a restlessness at the press conference.

"Yes, coach, I have made a decision. My college career should not end in this way. I will stay in school for another year." Barnes said, looking at Williams with a surprised face.

"I also hope that both Walker and Don can stay. They beat me this time, and I will win it back next time." He then looked at the reporter and said.

Chapter 93 Biggest upset

Obviously, after being killed by Tang Tian, ​​Barnes was very unconvinced. He hoped to fight Walker Tang Tian and them again in the coming year, and then take revenge.

Williams laughed at this.

Barnes' mentality has always restricted his upper limit. Although he lost this game, it may be a good thing for his proud disciple.

"Don, I saw Butler at the scene." After the celebration in the locker room, Walker said to Tang Tian as he walked towards the press conference.

"Butler?"

"Jimmy Butler." Walker nodded.

Marquette University was eliminated in the first round. Butler should have returned to Milwaukee earlier. It was a bit of a surprise to appear here.

"Also, Don, you should have a celebration." Walker continued.

"A celebration?"

"That's right, lore, what an exciting thing, it's a waste not to celebrate." Walker looked regretful.

"You can try it next time." Tang Tian thought for a while and nodded.

After the lore, there was a little turmoil in his heart, but he was obviously much calmer than the young people like Walker.

But when Walker said this, he really wanted to try it. People get younger as they live.

When they walked to the press conference, the press conference in North Carolina had just ended. When Barnes came out, he didn't look very depressed. Instead, he looked at them several times.

"Let's go in." Seeing that the North Carolina people had left, Calhoun turned and said to Tang Tian and Walker.

People from the University of Kangda entered the conference site, and the originally dull atmosphere suddenly became lighter.

There's no greater joy than winning North Carolina in Charlotte to get closer to the Elite Eight.

"Great games need great opponents, our opponents played great, Kemba, Don, Jeremy, they played very well, it was a good game, luckily we won the game in the end .” Calhoun was in a good mood, and now he started to praise North Carolina.

"Kemba, why did you choose to pass the ball at the last moment?" The reporter asked a question that everyone cared about. Tang Tian's lore was very exciting, but Walker scored 33 points tonight. Choose to fight yourself.

Walker had long expected that the reporter would ask this question. The reason why he passed the ball was very simple, because he knew Tang Tian was there, and he also trusted Tang Tian.

But answering like this is a bit too boring, and it doesn't fit the atmosphere that should be after winning North Carolina.

"Well... when I was at Rice high school, I was captain of the team and my coaches told me more than once that I was going to step up and make those big shots, so I just kept doing that .”

Walker's answer made the reporters below a little confused. The meaning of Walker's words seems to mean that he should take action at the last moment, right?

"But this time I am not the captain of the tournament, Tang is our captain, so for the last attack, I chose to hand the ball to the captain."

"puff!"

The reporters in the audience burst out laughing when they heard it.

This answer is really creative.

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment after hearing that, Walker might be Peak's spokesperson!

(Note: I just found out that many people don’t know this stalk. This is an ad for Peak in 11. Don’t shoot at critical moments, give the ball to the captain...)

"Don, we found that you ate cake again during the game, and it was with Walker." After asking some serious questions, the reporters below couldn't help being mischievous again.

"Yes, the competition was fierce, and our physical energy was exhausted. Luckily, the cake was delicious." Tang Tian replied.

His words immediately caused another burst of laughter from below. After these two games, the word cake is probably inseparable from Tang Tian in this championship.

"Barnes said he would stay in school for another year. He said he hoped both you and Walker could stay and fight for another year. What do you think of this?" A reporter then asked.

After the reporter asked this question, Walker and Calhoun both looked at each other in blank dismay. Obviously, they didn't know the news before.

Tang Tian didn't seem very surprised. Barnes originally ran for the election in 12, and now he is lore-killed by him. He must not be reconciled.

"Our focus now is on the next round, we will not consider these things now." He replied directly.

You Barnes is not reconciled to losing and wants revenge, but I still have to play the game, so I don't have time to think about it.

His plan is to run for election this year. After all, the NCAA is too restricted to make money. It would be a waste of time for him to stay here for one more year.

And what he said is true, he wants to help UConn win the championship with all his heart now, so that he can have a good pick and can run with Walker.

"But you can tell Barnes that we will win Duke for him, so he doesn't have to worry." Tang Tian continued.

Tang Tian's words immediately aroused the restlessness of the reporters below.

North Carolina and Duke are mortal enemies in the same city. The one Barnes most wants to defeat must be Duke. Tang Tian is now eliminating you, and then going to overthrow your mortal enemy instead of you, directly to a double kill!

After a day off, the University of Kansas and the University of Texas also played at Bank of America Stadium.

The University of Texas does not have NBA talent. They relied on tenacious defense from the beginning of the tournament to get upset all the way to the top 16. They are a complete dark polo team, much like Butler University next door in the last championship.

However, in most people's eyes, the dark horse trip of the University of Texas is basically here, because their opponent is Kansas, where the Morris brothers sit.

All the University of Kangda players also appeared on the sidelines to watch the game. The winner of the two teams will be their opponents in the Western Conference Finals.

As predicted by the outside world, after the game started, Kansas quickly gained the upper hand. The Morris brothers were superior in strength and fired continuously from inside and outside.

"Don, it seems that you are right. Kansas is indeed better than North Carolina." Walker couldn't help but sigh after reading this paragraph.

There is only one Tang Tian in Kangda, but there are two Morriss. In a real fight, if Tang Tian defends one Morris, no one can defend that Morris, and vice versa.

There are few people in Kangda who can play, which is actually very fatal. It is because of this that they were tied by North Carolina in the second half and finally overtaken by North Carolina.

Tang Tian nodded, he was already thinking about what tactics to use to limit the performance of Brother Morris.

Defense is more than single defense, zone defense and restricted reception will all have a role.

But just as Tang Tian was thinking, the situation on the court suddenly changed drastically.

The University of Texas switched to a 2-3 zone defense and began to protect the penalty area with all its strength.

At this time, Kansas' weaknesses were also exposed. Their front line and even the inside line were very good, but the outside line was much worse.

Although Josh Selby and Tyshawn Taylor are NBA-level players, they are both second-round talents, and they have not fully grown up yet. The University of Texas tied the score .

Then, under the inconceivable eyes of everyone at the scene, University of Texas defender McCannon threw a throw on the basket several times with luck and scored, giving Kansas a lore...

Chapter 94 Final Four!

63 to 62, the University of Texas won the University of Kansas!

This is definitely the biggest upset since this year's championship, even worse than UConn winning North Carolina!

After all, UConn has Walker, and it is the champion team of the Big East, the No. 4 seed in the West, but the University of Texas, the No. 13 seed in the West, is basically considered to be the kind of role to accompany the prince to study.

Tang Tian didn't expect it at all. After all, the Morris brothers are too strong, but the result is like this. They have prepared a lot before, including tonight to test the strength of Kansas, but in the end, their opponent in the division finals is not Kansas. , but the University of Texas.

It's really NCAA.

However, this also sounded a wake-up call to the UConn players who had just won North Carolina. NCAA upsets are everywhere, and even at this point, no opponent should be underestimated.

"This University of Texas, their defense is very active, and they do a good job of assisting defense. Our best way is to open up the space, create more opportunities for Kemba to single and kill, and use talent to beat them."

"On the defensive end, that McCannon is their only strong point. I want to mark him all over the court. We don't want to beat them in one breath. As long as we open the point difference bit by bit, it will be difficult for them to have a chance."

In Cajon's office, Tang Tian is not only like an assistant coach, but also like a military adviser, advising Cajon.

Calhoun also completely trusted Tang Tian, ​​and even listened with a half-learned attitude.

Two days later, UConn played Texas at Bank of America Stadium.

This time, there were obviously more UConn fans at the scene. As a disadvantaged party, the University of Texas also experienced the treatment of UConn in the previous game.

At the start of the game, UConn did not take advantage of much in the opening game. The University of Texas was able to make it to this point. Their defense did a good job. After more than five minutes into the game, UConn took a 7-4 lead by 3 points.

Walker basically got the ball and was double-teamed. His passing was not outstanding, but the University of Texas did a good job of assisting defense rotation, and the ball was passed out and the defense was basically in place, which greatly limited the performance of UConn.

After the first half, UConn only led the University of Texas by 32 points 26 to 6.

The defense of the University of Texas was unexpected, and Tang Tian also suggested to Calhoun to play a double control tactic.

Back in the second half, UConn replaced Olande with Napier and played a double point guard tactic.

The effect is immediate, Napier's passing ability is excellent, and UConn's offense has obviously improved.

The University of Texas relied on its defense to maintain the stalemate. When the University of Connecticut opened up its offense, they could only watch the score draw a little bit.

Calhoun is also very cautious, leading by 20 points and still playing with all the main players.

It was not until 5 minutes before the end of the game that he came up and down amidst the cheers of the fans of the University of Kangda.

The game is not over yet, but the excitement of the fans can no longer be hidden.

They even started to cheer for the goal of the University of Texas players. If it weren't for the University of Texas, they would be playing against Kansas tonight. The game might be too tight. The University of Texas can easily advance to the top four. without.

At this time, Tang Tian and Walker started to eat the cake Olsen sent again.

What Olsen made for Tang Tian this time was a brownie cake, a small cake with rich layers, and one of the favorite cakes in America.

There is a story about this kind of cake. It is said that there was a fat black nanny wearing an apron and baking a soft and delicious chocolate cake in the kitchen. In the end, she forgot to send the cream first, and accidentally made a failed product.

This piece of cake that was supposed to be thrown away was delicious when the old mother tasted it, and this "cute mistake" was born.

I don't know the truth of the story, but this cake is really delicious.

Walker was quite involved in eating on the sidelines.