professional shooting guard

Chapter 122 NCAA Finals ([-])
After the coaches of both sides arranged the tactics for this game, the players from Duke University surrounded the city. Zhang Zifeng stood in the middle with his arms outstretched, and the other players put their hands on them.

Zhang Zifeng shouted loudly, "Over the past season, we have experienced all kinds of hardships together. We have never flinched. Through our hard work, we have come to where we are today. We want to win the game, but they will not give us the championship, so Let's get it back. Let's get the championship back! 1, 2, 3..."

All the Duke Blue Devils roared in unison.

"Take it!"

"Take it!"

"Take it!"

……

The Blue Devils fans also roared in unison in response to the players, "Take it (win the championship)!"

All of a sudden, "Take it (win the championship)!" shouted louder and louder, and the whole arena trembled slightly under the sound.

As the game is about to start, the commentators on the scene also got the starting lineups of both sides.

Brin said while looking at the roster, "There is no change in the University of Wisconsin's starting lineup today. It is still guard: Josh Gasser (junior), shooting guard: Bronson Koenig (senior), forward: Nick Geral Hayes (sophomore), Forward: Sam Decker (junior), Center: Frank Kaminsky (senior)."

"Duke University has made a change here. They mentioned Winslow to the starting lineup. The starting lineup is: Cook (sophomore), Zhang Zifeng (sophomore), Winslow (freshman), Wen Slough (sophomore), Jahlil Okafor (freshman)."

Van Gundy said: "It can be seen that the old coach K is very afraid of Sam Decker of the University of Wisconsin. Sam Decker is not the traditional power forward who grabs rebounds and defends. He has excellent physical fitness and comprehensive skills. Scores inside and outside, has a quick first step, and is good at breaking through. It's hard to guard Jefferson with his footsteps, so it's better to let the fast-moving Vincelaw to mark him!"

Brin nodded and said, "Jeff, in your opinion, if Duke University or University of Wisconsin want to win this game, what points will they do well?"

Van Gundy Jr. replied without hesitation, "The whole league knows that if they want to beat Duke University, they must restrain their core Zhang Zifeng! On the other hand, if Duke University wants to win, when Zhang Zifeng is strictly guarded by the opponent, there must be players standing Come out and help him share."

Jackson also explained, "In addition to Zhang Zifeng, another point is the confrontation between the two new inside stars Kaminsky and Okafor. Both of them have strong offensive capabilities, and the confrontation between them will also affect The trend of the game!"

Amidst the cheers of more than 7 spectators at the scene, the competition officially started.

The referee whistled, and the basketball was thrown high into the sky.

Affected by the atmosphere of the finals, Okafor was too nervous, his muscles were stiff, and he was a second slower when jumping the ball.

Kaminsky took the lead to slap the ball to the backfield, and Gasel jumped to catch the ball.

The Duke players saw it and immediately retreated to the half court, waiting for the opponent to attack.

Taking the ball to the frontcourt, Gasel wants to lob the ball to Kaminsky.

Zhang Zifeng jumped out suddenly, broke the ball, did not stop, and rushed forward with Cyclonus.

"Don't think about me!" Koenig pushed forward, reaching out to steal the ball dribbled by Zhang Zifeng.

A change of direction dribble, Zhang Zifeng changed the ball to his left hand, accelerated, and rushed to the left of Koenig.

After rushing to the free throw line and seeing that Kaminsky had returned to the penalty area, Zhang Zifeng jumped up and made a throw to help Duke University take the lead in opening the pot.

0:2
When returning to defense, Zhang Zifeng shouted to Koenig, "Come on, you almost broke my ball!"

Of course Zhang Zifeng didn't want to encourage Koenig anymore, he just wanted to lure Koenig to continue to defend himself alone.

University of Wisconsin's offense, Gasel quickly advanced to the frontcourt and immediately handed the ball to power forward Decker.

Decker reached out to signal, and center Kaminsky immediately ran to the high post.

Decker cuts past Vincelaw on a screen and cuts to the paint, and Okafor prepares to deal with Decker.

Instead of a layup, Decker passed the ball back to Kaminsky.

The basketball was passed to Kaminsky who pulled the high pick-and-roll. After Kaminsky received the ball, he jumped up from outside the three-point line and threw the ball.

Frank Kaminsky's flexibility and coordination are excellent among big men, his shooting touch is soft, and he is excellent in both shooting with the ball and running without the ball.He is also difficult to predict in the pick-and-roll offense. He can roll down or pull out to shoot three-pointers.

The crisp netting sound told everyone why scouts mentioned one of the NBA templates in his report, Kevin Love, all had a three-pointer.

"Follow him and keep an eye on him, don't let him shoot. Didn't you read the report before the game?" Old K yelled at Winslow angrily.

Before the game, old K specifically explained to his players that Kaminsky's three-point shooting rate is good, which is one of his main offensive methods.

Once Kaminsky cooperates with his teammates in the pick-and-roll, the one who switches defenses must follow.

The reaction was slow just now, and Winslow knew that this misplacement was indeed his responsibility.Facing Old K's anger, he lowered his head and picked up the ball in frustration, ready to serve.

Compared with the University of Wisconsin, which has more veterans and more skilled cooperation, several Duke University players were too nervous under the suffocating atmosphere of the finals, and they have not yet returned to normal.

Zhang Zifeng took the serve and said, "It's just a game, it's no big deal. Everyone relax, relax, relax!"

The other team members nodded, "I understand!"

Zhang Zifeng broke through Koenig and entered the penalty area with a few fake moves in the frontcourt. Facing Kaminsky, Zhang Zifeng split the ball and passed it to Okafor.

Basically, it can be said that Okafor, who was completely open, shot under the basket, and he hit the iron.

FUCK YOU!
This is called understanding?I understand what a fart!Zhang Zifeng couldn't help but want to scold Okafor for being a damn bastard. He used to be arrogant and wanted to compete with me for the boss of the team.Every time it comes to a critical moment, he will lose the chain.

Zhang Zifeng didn't have time to complain, and the University of Wisconsin had already launched a counterattack.

Zhang Zifeng ran back desperately and stopped Gasel from beyond the three-point line.

The University of Wisconsin didn't make a fast break. They didn't rush, but waited for Kaminsky and the others to come over and fight positional battles.

Gasel used the screen to break into the penalty area, facing Winslaw's defense, he jumped and crossed to Kaminsky in the corner.

Kaminsky tricked Okafor with a fake shot, broke through to the penalty area, made a layup and caused a foul by Zhang Zifeng.

Kaminsky made a free throw, 6:2.

"Duke University didn't play well during this time, they were too nervous!" Breen said.

Jeff Van Gundy agreed, "Yes, young players such as Okafor and Winslow participated in the finals for the first time, which made them feel tremendous pressure. From the game just now, it can be seen that their bodies are a bit stiff, Only then will there be a situation where shots under the basket cannot be made. They must adjust as soon as possible, and Zhang Zifeng must stand up and use practical actions to reassure his teammates!"

(End of this chapter)