Chapter 34 Goals
Many people did not expect that Harvard would defeat Kansas State University, which was ranked much higher than them in the United States, so easily. What they did not expect was that there was such a huge gap in the ace performances of the two teams.
Although Beasley still scored a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds under Prine's strict defense throughout the game, 7 of 24 shots, less than 30% of the field goal percentage and 5 turnovers proved that Prine really gave
This super scorer who averaged 26 points per game in the league caused a lot of trouble.
In comparison, Jeremy Lin, who calmly faced double-team tactics, scored 27 points, and also sent out 11 assists and 4 steals. Judging from his performance, Beasley was the favorite to be the No. 1 pick.
Such a game has made many people think, is Harvard University, which came out of the Ivy League, really as weak as they imagined?
The media began to cover this game vigorously, and conducted in-depth analysis of the performance of Jeremy Lin and Prine.
At this time, Wang Xiao and Jack's attention was already focused on their opponents in the next game.
Winning the first round is just the appetizer. After entering the top 32, Harvard's opponents in the next round will be much stronger than Kansas State University.
Davidson College, NCAA No. 10 seed.
The star of this team is a sophomore.
But Wang Xiao didn't dare to show any slightness.
Because this player's name is Stephen Curry.
Curry's name will be famous in the future. He almost single-handedly changed the entire NBA style, making three-pointers a regular weapon in the game. He also led the Warriors to a record of 73 wins and 9 losses in the regular season.
Breaking the Bulls' best record in the league!
At that time, Curry was synonymous with three-pointers. When any team faced Curry, they would guard him tightly and not dare to give any open opportunities to shoot three-pointers.
However, the future super three-point shooter is not taken seriously in the NCAA now.
Scouts generally believe that Curry's thin body is difficult to adapt to the fierce competition of the NBA, and in 2008, three-pointers were still not the mainstream scoring method in the league.
So even though Curry averaged 25.9 points per game in the league and had a 43.9% three-point shooting rate, he still wasn't taken seriously by scouts.
Only Wang Xiao, a time traveler, understood how terrifying this thin boy really was.
In the first round of the tournament, Curry scored 40 points, making 14 of 23 shots from the field and 8 of 11 three-pointers, leading Davidson College to defeat Gonzaga University, ranked seventh in the country.
This team is definitely much stronger than Kansas State University!
Holding Curry's detailed information in his hand, Wang Xiao pointed to Curry's photo and said to Jeremy Lin.
"Jehao, you have to remember, this guy will be one of your biggest opponents in the NBA."
Jeremy Lin was stunned.
He had heard this from the coach.
The first time was when I was studying Derrick Rose’s game tape, and the second time was when I saw Russell Westbrook’s game tape.
This is the third time, but it is the most serious time Jeremy Lin has seen Wang Xiao.
Obviously, Curry is far more important in the coach's mind than Rose and Westbrook.
How is this possible?
I looked at the childish kid in the photo with some surprise. Rose and Westbrook are both popular candidates for the No. 1 pick and the main aces of their respective teams, but this kid Jeremy Lin doesn't even have an impression, and he is not as good as Mario from Kansas.
Well-known point guards such as Chalmers and North Carolina's Ty Lawson are famous.
However, Jeremy Lin knows very well that the coach's vision is unique. He can take a fancy to himself, who is not favored by everyone, and he can also train Plain into the defensive champion he is today. Let's take a look at the rookie Kevin who is favored by him in the NBA.
.Durant’s performance shows that Wang Xiao’s vision is right.
So since Wang Xiao believes that Curry will become one of his biggest opponents, Jeremy Lin will not neglect it.
To be honest, it was not only Curry who was surprised, but also Jack.
From a coach's perspective, Jack could never see the amazing potential that Curry had.
This kid's scoring ability is really good, especially his three-point accuracy is amazing.
But these words alone are not enough to make Wang Xiao pay such attention.
He almost broke down Curry's shooting action into multiple sections, explaining each section to Jeremy Lin, telling Jeremy Lin when and how to defend Curry to make his shot inaccurate.
Even Jack Beasley, the favorite for the No. 1 pick and Kansas State University's ace Beasley, has never seen Wang Xiao behave like this.
When Wang Xiao and others were studying the technical characteristics of their opponents in the next round, Harvard University and even the entire Ivy League were already excited.
Top 32! Top 32 of NCAA!
Not to mention Harvard University, even if we look at the eight teams in the entire Ivy League, they have never reached the top 32!
Pat was almost crazy with excitement!
He never dreamed that a childish bet he made with Wang Xiao half a year ago would actually come true!
Top 32 in NCAA! Unexpectedly, I got it under the leadership of Wang Xiao!
At this moment, Pat felt that his original decision was really wise. This was definitely a bargain!
What made Pat's heart beat even more fiercely was that Wang Xiao seemed not satisfied with the top 32! He even wanted to continue to reach the top 16, top 8, top 4 and even the championship!
Although it seems too incredible, are there not many incredible things in the past six months?
Just in case! Just in case!
If Wang Xiao can really lead Harvard to win the NCAA championship...
Just thinking about it for a moment, Pat felt so excited that he couldn't even sit still in his seat.
This will definitely make a brilliant mark on your resume!
Whenever people talk about Harvard's championship, they will mention the amazing head coach Wang Xiao, and at the same time, they will also mention the discerning President Pat!
All the sensations from the outside world cannot affect Wang Xiao and his team members at all.
Because they are on the plane heading to the next stop.
The reason why the NCAA tournament is called March Madness is because of its compact and crazy format.
In just one week, the top 64 teams across the country will decide on the top four through a single-elimination knockout format, and then decide on the overall championship in April!
The tight schedule made the time very tight. Wang Xiao and the others had no time to go back to Harvard to repair. They could only rush to the next stop and adapt to the venue as soon as possible.
Tactical explanations for opponents can only be conducted on the plane.
Fortunately, Jack had already prepared all the information about the opponents he might encounter in advance, otherwise he would not be able to make it in time.
"Guys."
Wang Xiao looked at his team members and said in a deep voice.
"If we win the next game, we can reach the top 16. I believe you can do it. I believe we can continue to go to the top 16, top 8... until the championship!"
Chapter completed!