But while others were excited, Lin Ying was confused.

"Coach, I'm not suitable to be this captain."

When he came to his senses, he spoke.

The veteran team member was startled as soon as he opened his mouth.

Barnes always speaks the truth on the team!

The coaching staffs of the NCAA and NBA are similar in composition, but they are very different.

Because the NCAA is a student league, there are no trades, and the coach won't give you a chance to play. No matter how good your talent is, you won't have a chance to show it off!

And although the NCAA allows transfers, it also stipulates that after transferring, you must be suspended for one year!

This is often referred to as "sitting on the court."

The NCAA only lasts for four years, and the NBA draft is based on talent. There is a huge difference in draft prospects between those who are one year older and those who are one year younger.

So unless they really have no choice, no one would choose to transfer to another school.

To sum up, the head coach of the NCAA is the sky above the college team, holding the "power of life and death" of the players.

If you fall out with him, your entire basketball career may be ruined.

The freshmen were also surprised, including Durant who hit Lin Ying with his arm again.

Don’t you want the captain who picked it up for free?

Barnes' brows also frowned.

Although Lin Ying's performance in the competition surprised him, the public rejection of his request made him lose face.

"I'm really not suitable."

Lin Ying felt the reactions of the people around him and continued.

He really doesn't know how to talk.

"reason."

Barnes looks on the verge of breaking out.

"I'm not good at communication. Being captain will only be bad for the team."

Lin Ying summoned up the courage to say.

This is true, the captain is responsible for leading the team.

But now, except for Durant, he has trouble communicating with everyone else. How can he be the captain of a team?

Barnes stared at Lin Ying for a while, and Lin Ying lowered his head unconsciously.

He has coached in the NCAA for many years and has met many players, including many who are withdrawn and silent.

This kind of person is really not suitable to be a captain.

He took out a small notebook from his pocket and wrote a note on Lin Ying that he was withdrawn (can be improved the day after tomorrow).

There are two types of lonely people: nature and nurture. Lin Ying speaks clearly and logically and has perfect expression skills. This kind of thing can be gradually improved.

"Kevin, it's yours."

After Barnes put away his small notebook, he then looked at Durant and said.

"Don't say 'NO'."

And after he finished speaking, Barnes added another sentence.

If Durant is not suitable for me, he will definitely go berserk.

"Yes! Coach, I will take the team to the national championship!"

Durant is full of pride.

Others have no doubts either.

Originally, Durant was the most talented and strongest player on the team, and his personality was also suitable.

“Is the national championship enough?”

At this time, Barnes asked rhetorically.

A very simple sentence, but it stirred everyone's heartstrings like a beautiful woman lifting her skirt.

"The Longhorns' goal this year is to make the Elite Eight!"

Seeing the lights in the team members' eyes lit up by them, Barnes spoke.

As soon as this was said, the team members all looked in disbelief.

In its more than 60-year history, the University of Texas has only reached the quarterfinals six times.

Although they were in the top eight last year, all three core players left the team.

Now, relying on the remaining ordinary players who can't enter the NBA, plus a group of new recruits, can we win the top 8?

Coach, you disrespect your opponent very much!

"Don't think it's impossible. I've seen your progress and your talents. If you can't achieve your goals, it's definitely not your problem, but mine."

As he spoke, Barnes glanced around the senior players and then at the freshmen.

Snapped!

Bang bang bang!

Lin Ying couldn't help but feel the urge to applaud Barnes.

This is different from those fake chicken soup coaches who shout slogans at high volume. This is a real chicken soup master!

Sure enough, after Barnes finished speaking, the team members were as eager to try as if they had been beaten to death.

If this was a pregame speech, the University of Texas would most likely beat its opponent to a pulp.

"So for this goal, train as hard as you can in the next year. God will not let down those who work hard!"

Barnes finally concluded his words.

What responded to him was a burst of cheers from the team members.

…

After the first day of training, the freshmen all looked very excited when they left the training hall.

Because after listening to what Barnes said, they really felt that they could reach the quarterfinals.

"We will be the new Fab Five!"

Augustine couldn't help shouting excitedly.

"Why not a national champion?"

Durant asked rhetorically.

"Yes, our goal is the national championship! That's it!"

James echoed loudly.

The freshmen burst into laughter immediately.

The younger the person, the easier it is to be inspired and the more daring they are to think.

Lin Ying was also walking beside them. Although he seemed to be in a good mood, he did not join them.

"Guys, where are you going to eat?"

At this moment, a voice came from behind them.

It's Randy Williams, a junior on the team.

There are no seniors on the team this year, and Williams is the oldest on the team.

"We haven't thought about it yet."

Augustine replied with a smile.

As they saw before, Williams has a soft-spoken tone and is easy to get close to.

"It just so happens that I'm going to eat too, so I'll treat you to it."

Williams was very polite.

No one objected, only people cheered.

In American culture, politeness is not the mainstream, and it would be a fool not to eat while you have food.

Williams said he would drive them there, but when they arrived at the parking lot, they discovered it was a classic car with 2 doors and a 5-speed manual transmission.

Of course, no one thinks it's bad. There are still only a few students in such public schools who have their own cars.

Lin Ying resisted this party-style activity and wanted to go back to the dormitory to rest first, but was forced into the car by Durant.

Several people were crowded in the car. Although the space was small, they were enjoying themselves.
To be continued...