Legend of Tomorrow

After the timeout, Wisconsin still failed to prevent the opponent's attack. Their counterattack was too sharp.

The best performer in the chaos was not Guo Xu, but Richardson. He is not as flexible as a defender, but his speed in the 4th position is terrifying, and he is out of position when he counterattacks. On the defensive end, Richardson is not at a disadvantage either. He can resist the opponent's power forward, interfere with shooting, and protect rebounds, but he is slightly shorter.

In Guo Xu's previous life, Richardson averaged 25.3 points and 12.8 rebounds per game as a sophomore, ranking first on the team in both statistics, and his ability to control rebounds was better than that of first-year fat Randolph. It's a pity that he chose to transform after entering the NBA. If he keeps swinging at the 3rd and 4th positions, I don't know what data he can produce.

The NCAA game was divided into two halves of 20 minutes each. Richardson played the entire half, hitting two three-pointers, two dunks, a breakthrough layup, and foul shots. His performance was very comprehensive, scoring 14 Points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist.

Guo Xu played 15 minutes, making 6 of 10 shots, 4 of 7 three-pointers, 16 points, 5 assists, 1 steal, and no rebounds.

Cliffs also scored 8 points and 3 assists, and they looked more like a trident.

Peterson's energy was mainly focused on the defensive end, and he only made one three-pointer, making 1 of 3 shots and scoring 3 points.

Michigan leads Wisconsin by 28 points, 45 to 17, sealing the victory early. Fans who want to see them continue their dark horse upset can go to sleep.

Bennett changed his strategy in the second half. If he wanted to win, he had to strengthen his offense and put in players who were good at shooting. As a result, Wisconsin's defense inevitably became weaker.

Guo Xu hit a three-pointer, made two layups, and assisted his teammates with many breakthrough points. He easily scored a double-double with 23 points, 10 assists and 2 steals in only 7 minutes.

The score difference between the two sides was 37 points, and the game entered garbage time. Wisconsin players did not want to be slaughtered, and their defensive actions became more and more intense. In order to prevent injuries to core players from affecting the finals, Izzo replaced all the main players.

The substitutes maintained their advantage until the end, and Michigan State won 76-45, taking the lead in advancing to the finals.

ESPN commentator Woodson said: The two first-year players left a deep impression on us. Michigan State showed terrifying strength and defeated their opponents with reservations. They are worthy of being this year's top seed. .”

Horvath commented: Jason Guo performed better than Martin Cliffs this time. I think he is more like the core of this team. He is fully capable of entering the NBA in the future. Although he is not tall, he is On the defensive end, he performed very tough, dared to fight, and entangled his opponents. On the offensive end, his sudden burst left the opponent at a loss.

When the final whistle sounded, Izzo hugged Guo Xu on the sidelines and smiled from ear to ear. He felt that the championship was already secured, and Guo Xu's sudden explosion allowed them to completely crush other teams in the lineup.

Guo Xu is also in a good mood. Although he doesn't play for a long time, his statistics are the best in the team.

Moreover, he has not played with Wisconsin players in the time loop, so he is not familiar with them, but he still performed well. He is confident to play better in the next game. In this game, he just understands his teammates. In the next game, he will even know his opponents well.

Returning to the locker room, Guo Xu took a quick shower and was the first player to come out to chat with coach Tom Izzo alone. In order to ensure he gets the MOP, he must have more playing time in the next game.

Guo Xu said his thoughts straight to the point. Coach, I hope you can give me unlimited shooting rights next game. I will definitely perform better than this performance and lead the team to win the championship easily.

Izzo whispered: The core of the team this year has always been Martin. I think he will also perform well in the finals. He will participate in the draft in the summer and needs honors.

Guo Xu guessed that the coach might arrange tactics for Cliffs to help him get MOP and bring his college career to a perfect end. This is understandable,

Cliffs has made many contributions to the team in four years.

Guo Xu said seriously: Coach, I will also participate in the NBA draft at the end of this season. If I want to be selected, I need honor even more. Believe me, it is more appropriate for me to be the core against the University of Florida.

Izzo was stunned. We haven't even finished the competition yet. Are you so sure that Florida will advance?

I have studied the lineups of both sides. Florida will definitely win. I also know their weaknesses. As long as you believe in me, I can guarantee that I will lead the team to beat them by more than 40 points.

Izzo did not refuse. In yesterday's training and today's performance, Guo Xu completely overwhelmed Cliffs. Although it is not clear how he suddenly became stronger, Izzo believes that his strength is already at the NBA level.

Guo Xu plays a greater role in the team's tactics. He has a long range, strong organizational skills, and versatile playing styles. He can attack with the ball or without the ball; Cliffs can only focus on breakthroughs and is not good at adjusting. He can shoot three-pointers. Being put two steps outside the line is not much of a threat, and has obvious weaknesses.

After thinking about it, Izzo sighed: Guo, your overall data this year is not good. Even if you get the MOP draft pick, it will not be too high. Are you willing to play for the school for another year? You can be the core next season.

Guo Xu shook his head and smiled: Sorry, you can see that I am different from the past. I hope to play in the NBA next season and play against those stars. Please help me, and Martin, Morris, Jason and the others Different, if I want to enter the NBA, I must have exposure, and I am determined to win the MOP.

Since Guo Xu is determined to win, he must seize the ball even if he doesn't have the ball. Unless Izzo is determined to arrange tactics for Cliffs and let him sit on the bench, there will be problems with the on-court cooperation. That is not what Izzo wants. have witnessed.

He dared to express his thoughts, because he knew that Izzo was not the kind of coach who would deliberately suppress young players, and as long as he had the ability, he would definitely be reused. Now that he speaks out frankly, he will not have conflicts with his teammates on the court.

Izzo patted Guo Xu on the back and said with a wry smile: Okay, as long as you are still in such good shape next time you train, I will talk to Martin to increase your ball rights and playing time, and perform well.

We are going to win the championship, why do you have such a bitter smile? Guo Xu asked with a smile.

Because after this season is over, the team is likely to disband. Izuo sighed.

The lineup of NCAA teams is not fixed, and players can play for up to four years, and the good times are always very short. It is impossible for the coach to force the players to stay, only to encourage them to go further in the future.

Guo Xu said with a smile: At least we will leave the legend of Michigan's Fantastic Four this year, which is far better than the Five Tigers back then.

What the hell is this name...

There were no press conferences in the NCAA semifinals of this era. Only reporters went to the locker room for interviews. Probably because Wisconsin was too weak, there was no star matchup, and there were not enough gimmicks, so not many reporters came to interview.

Several reporters interviewed Guo Xu and asked him: Are you very happy that you performed super-level this time?

Most people judge a player's strength by averaging per game data. Not everyone can see how high Guo Xu's true level is. Even his opponent Barry Hill almost cried because of him.

Guo Xu did not refute, and replied: I am very happy. I will follow the coach's arrangement and try my best to help the team in the final.

On April 4th, he will speak with actions and prove himself with data!