I’m Really Playing Basketball

　　 "What's going on at the University of Pittsburgh? Why are so many people surrounded?"

　　 "It should be Marquette University here."

　　 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, outside the University of Pittsburgh. While the Marquette University bus drove into the University of Pittsburgh, another bus drove into the Carnegie Mellon University opposite Pittsburgh.

　　 can be clearly recognized from the symbols and words on the body of this bus. This is the eighth seed in the Western Theater, the university bus.

　　 However, it is different from the situation where the Marquette University bus is surrounded by people.

There are basically no welcome fans or waiting journalists around the bus.

　　 This atmosphere is so miserable, especially for me.

　　 Known as the No. 1 giant in the NCAA, but the results of the last few seasons are really slack, especially this season.

　　 In the regular season of the P-10 league, only ranked sixth.

　　As the NCAA's No. 1 giants, they have now fallen into a team with teams like Washington University and Arizona State University.

　　 In the P-10 league playoffs, he was killed by the University of California in the first round.

　　 If it were not for the history of the NCAA's top giants, this year would have missed the national competition for the first time in 15 years.

　　 Of course, since it is the No. 1 giant in NCAA history, NCAA officials still have to give this face.

　　 Therefore, NCAA officials still invited to participate in the national championship this year.

　　 If this half-dead record is still there next year, I am afraid that there will not be such a generous treatment.

　　 Yes, the NCAA official does need some courtesy, after all, John Wooden is still there.

　　 But for the NCAA fans and the media, there is no need to save face.

　　 With your history and heritage, stay cool!

　　 It's been so cold this season, and the players on the bus are a little bit grumbling.

　　 Compared with the treatment of Marquette University not far away, this made the atmosphere of the players in the bus a bit quiet for a while.

　　 "This atmosphere is terrible..."

　　 "Shhh, Andrew, be quiet!"

　　 Sitting in the back of the bus, the 19th genius of 2001, Kederick Bozeman, whispered to Andre Patterson, who was next to him, the 39th genius of 2001.

　　 "Marquette University this season is really an enviable and jealous team."

Next to 　　, another 2001 genius, the 28th Dion Thompson in the United States, sighed softly, and Bozeman and Patterson kept nodding their heads.

　　 There is no doubt that Marquette University is the protagonist of the NCAA this season!

　　 And it's not the ordinary little protagonist, but the super protagonist who is the same as the Michigan Five Tigers and can be ranked in the history of the NCAA!

　　 For such a team, few NCAA players have no sense of gaps.

　　Especially for the players of such No. 1 clubs.

　　 It always makes people feel that everything that Marquette University enjoys now is taken from them.

　　 But even if everything from Marquette University is snatched from him, what can it be?

　　 This season is so bad, no wonder others.

　　 There are only three talents in the 2001 class.

　　 Team boss Jason Capono himself was also the 10th genius in the United States in 1999.

　　The other starters of the team, Billy Knight, Matt Barnes, Dan Gazulic, TJ Cummings are also famous star geniuses in the United States.

　　 An eight-star genius on a team, finally playing this season's results, it is really frosty.

　　 You know, Marquette University has two star players.

　　 Travis Dina, the highest among them, was the 40th in the 2001 class, just behind Andre Patterson, who was 39th substitute.

　　 Given the strength and thickness of this lineup, this season can not be the brave opposite Duke University, even the fans are ashamed of them.

　　 The five starters who are so embarrassed this season are a little bit ashamed. Seeing the beauty of Marquette University, the atmosphere cannot be ‘happy’ and ‘calm’.

　　 This sense of contrast is too strong.

　　 The more beautiful Marquette University is, the more embarrassing these players are.

"The previous game of the season is over. The national championship game is a fresh start and a new opportunity. We don't need to continue to carry the burden and pressure of the previous game. Instead of thinking about these inexplicable things, it is better to prepare for the game. In the next game, as long as we can beat Marquette University, everything will come back!"

The titular boss of 　　 is Jason Kapono.

　　 But in fact, the team's starting swingman Matt Barnes is the real leader.

　　 The boss and the leader are not alone, which is one of the reasons why this season's performance is so bad.

　　 Matt Barnes was lecturing, trying to change the atmosphere, but Jason Capono next to him didn't even say anything.

　　 Kapono didn’t have much to say, so how could other players express themselves?

　　 For a while, instead of turning around, the atmosphere became even more strange.

　　 "Ahem, defeating Marquette University, Matt said simply."

　　 "……"

　　 At this time, Caponot not only did not take the opportunity to support a wave of Barnes, but said such words, which made the expression of Barnes next to him changed in an instant, and the two big fists of the casserole were already squeezed.

　　 and Capo Nou seems to have not seen it.

　　 "Do you know what level of team Marquette University is, and what level of team are we?"

　　 "Regardless of the level of the team, we are here to be winners, not to be softies!"

　　 "You said you are the winner, I am the soft guy?!"

　　 For a while, the atmosphere has become tense.

　　 and everyone else in the car seems to have not seen it.

　　 Including the team's head coach Steve LaVine.

　　 Lavin is 37 years old this year, young handsome.

　　 The record of taking over the team has been getting worse and worse in the past few years, and there is no personality charm like Tom Klien. The teams are all American geniuses one by one.

　　 This makes his team work extremely difficult.

　　 The prestige he doesn't have is basically negligible without victory.

　　 plus his own handsome position is also in the ups and downs.

　　 I have no confidence, and I can’t be tough. How can I control these young and energetic geniuses?

　　 can only be regarded as not seeing.

　　 "It's starting again."

The young players such as Cadric Bozeman in the back of the bus looked down at each other and looked down. It looked like the NCAA guide prepared by USA TODAY, that is, Capono asked Barnes just now. , Marquette University and the source of this season's level.

　　 The head coach does not see it, and of course they can only treat it as not seeing it.

　　 Moreover, this guide for USA Today is much more interesting than the quarrel between the two big guys on the team.

　　 This guide compiled by USA TODAY divides the 65 teams participating in the NCAA National Championship into six levels: SSS, SS, S, A, B, and C.

　　 Among them, S level and above are two levels outside the theory.

　　 As usual in ordinary years, NCAA generally does not have SS and SSS teams.

　　 This year, suddenly there are two.

　　 There is only Duke on the SSS team.

　　 SS-level team also only has Marquette University.

　　 There are two S-level teams at the peak of normal teams, the University of Maryland and the University of Kansas.

　　 And their university, as the eighth seed in the western theater, was evaluated as a B-level.

　　 Compared with Marquette University, it is three levels behind.

　　 Such a gap is really shameful.

　　 So, judging from this guide compiled by USA TODAY, wanting to beat Marquette University is no different from idiotic dreams.

　　 But...

"Kedrick, I think it’s good to read this guide for USA Today. We are rated as B-level, which is outrageous, and Marquette University’s evaluation as SS level is even more outrageous. Marquette University is also in C -The small pond in the USA has been stirring the wind and rain for three months. In the previous non-league games, they had to rely on Wonder Boy's lore to win five games. Their strength is definitely not in the USA Today guide. It's so terrible!"

"I think so too. The entire United States knows that USA Today is the'Eagle Blow'. I like to play Wade and Wonder Boy. By the way, they played the Akron boy again recently. I think these three guys are also That's it, especially the kid from Akron. I think your performance in high school, Kederick, is much better than him. Who is not a five-star high school student?!"

　　 It can be seen that too much public opinion is indeed easy to cause some people's backlash.

　　 "Hehe, the high school game that was broadcast live throughout the United States was still very exciting. LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony performed well in that game."

For the resentment of his teammates, Kedric Bozeman did not succeed. He could understand the resentment of his teammates. Everyone was a four-star and five-star high school student in high school. Which one is not of national concern, but now he is acting as a substitute. NS.

　　 Although he is also a five-star high school student, there is a sense of contrast in his heart.

　　 But he knew that his performance in high school was not as shocking as the Akron kid.

　　 As for the future of that kid Akron, he doesn't know.

　　 But right now, is Marquette University really blowing it out?

　　 Kedric Bozeman lowered his head again.

"The Marquette Golden Eagles are one of the strongest teams in the NCAA this season. In the NCAA National Championship, how to keep the inside line will be the key to this team's predetermined goal, and their predetermined goal It is to win the second NCAA championship trophy in team history. Comprehensive evaluation: SS (historical team with shortcomings)."

"Dwyane Wade, the starting forward of Marquette University, the pillar of the offensive and defensive ends of Marquette University, has incredible athleticism and incredible overall abilities, except for three points, he has nothing on the court. Disadvantages, his performance in the conference will also determine the success or failure of the Golden Eagles and his future draft prospects. Comprehensive evaluation: SSS (the only 3S player this season, the top pick)."

"Ron Howard, the starting forward of Marquette University, the defensive sharp knife of Marquette University, can defend from the first position to the fourth position on the court. He is especially good at single defense. The defensive style is elegant and clean. He is the best in NCAA. At the same time, Ron Howard also has a very good dribbling ability. Maybe he does not have the groundbreaking breakthrough of Wade, but his dribble is as perfect as his defense, with very few turnovers, except for this. In addition, he also has a very comprehensive and above-standard offensive ability, comprehensive evaluation: S (one of the 20 NCAA S-level players, lottery favorite.

"Travisdina, the starting point guard of Marquette University, the dribbling guard of Marquette University, has the top three-pointer ability of the NCAA, and also has the top dribbling ability of the NCAA. He has Like Ron Howard, he has the characteristics of few dribble errors, and at the same time he has the defensive ability above the standard. Comprehensive evaluation: A (NCAA star player, with NBA prospects.

"Oda deliberately Braxon, the starting center of Marquette University. He is not tall and only 2.01 meters tall, but has excellent strength and jumping ability. He is one of the best frontcourt rebounders in the NCAA and has the top NCAA. He has the ability of single defense and assisted defense, rapid movement and comprehensive offense. On the court, apart from height, there are almost no other weaknesses. Comprehensive evaluation: A (NCAA star player with NBA prospects.

"Chen Xiao, the starting shooting guard at Marquette University, the most amazing and unpredictable player in the NCAA, possesses a magical talent called the'eye of God' in the United States, and an incredible talent for court olfaction that can kill opponents at critical moments. One blow, however, as the first official beginner player in NCAA history, his basketball foundation is very weak, and his physical talent is not good enough. Except for an elite mid-range shot, he hardly possesses any offensive methods. However, he has The "eye of God" will be Marquette's trump card and X factor in this competition. His talent flash is likely to determine the success or failure of Marquette this season. At the same time, maybe he is Marquette. The only reason a university can beat Duke University. Comprehensive evaluation: X (unknown), NBA prospects: unknown."

　　 The five starters have one SSS grade, one S grade, two A grades, and one X (unknown) grade.

　　 You know, of the five starters, there are only two A-level players: Capo Nou and Dan Gazulic!

　　 Looking at the gap between the players alone, the gap between the two teams is even greater.

"Kedrick, you don’t need to care. We are just a little girl of the team now. The match against Marquette University is not something we can decide. Besides, if we want to meet Marquette University, we also need to pass it. Only in the first round, maybe we were eliminated by the University of Mississippi in the first round?"

"makes sense."

　　Kedric Bozeman, who had been frowning, finally had a smile on his face.

　　 Yes, these big guys of the team have left the team, he is qualified to worry about the team's affairs.

　　 Now, he may not even be qualified to worry.

　　 The crazy March of the NCAA Tournament is one of the craziest sporting events in the United States.

　　 This kind of madness, Chen Xiao can only clearly feel it after leaving the stratosphere of Milwaukee.

　　 "It turns out not only in Milwaukee, in the United States, we all have such crazy popularity!"

　　 This really scared Chen Xiao.

　　 Not to mention Chen Xiao, even Wade and Ron Howard were scared.

　　After they came to Pittsburgh, even if they were dull, they could feel the feeling of being the protagonist and the focal point of the United States.

　　 "However, if your performance in this national championship is not good, I am afraid that the compliments you are enjoying now will become accusations and criticisms against you."

　　 "Yes, they follow you so much, not just because of your personal charm, but also because of the victories you keep winning."

　　 Tom Klien and Tim Buckley are vaccinating these young men on the team all the time.

　　 When the two coaches of the team said so, of course Chen Xiao and Wade nodded in agreement.

"Mr. Crean and Mr. Barkley are right. The NCAA National Championship is different from the C-USA game. There will be no real underdogs here. As long as there is a game that does not enter the state, we cannot have the first place. Second chance."

"Moreover, our division in the Western Theater Division is not so good. In addition to us, the No. 2 seed University of Oklahoma and the No. 3 seed University of Arizona are also very strong. By the way, the No. 4 seed Gonzaga University we played against before. However, we won by the little bit of a lore."

　　 Chen Xiao and the others had a chill when they heard Henry talk about Gonzaga University.

　　 This team is really high and can really attack! .

　　 In C-USA University, it is rare to encounter such a team with many outstanding big men, but in the NCAA tournament, there are many such teams.

　　 For Marquette University, a team that lacks in height, it is really not that good to play against a team with good big men.

　　 "It's too early to meet these teams, we have to get through the ‘Pittsburgh’ level first, and Pittsburgh also has an NCAA No. 1 giant that cannot be ignored.”

"what……"

　　 Hearing this name, Chen Xiao remembered his first good friend besides his teammates in the United States, David Bailey.

　　 In that game, David Bailey almost knocked him and the team apart with an air cut.

　　 It is a little regret that David Bailey and Loyola University did not participate in the national competition.

　　 It's a pity to say that David Bailey led Loyola University to the Horizon League Championship finals, but unfortunately he was beaten by the University of Illinois at Chicago in the finals.

　　 And the Horizon League only has one place in the national competition this season...

Although David Bailey was unable to participate in this year’s national competition, it made Chen Xiao a little regretful, but Chen Xiao was looking forward to seeing the real legendary and real air cuts~www.NovelMTL.com~Of course, to Before we meet, we need to beat Boston University in the first round.

　　 On March 15, 2002, Pittsburgh, the Mellon Stadium, which can accommodate more than 13,000 people, was already packed.

　　 in the audience ‘Golden Three! Amidst the cheers, Marquette University, one of the biggest favorites of the NCAA, came out under the leadership of Wade and Chen Xiao.

　　 When Chen Xiao, Wade and others were standing on the court, the frequency of the spotlight flashing made people feel that they were the center of the world.

　　\'"His journey is finally about to begin!"

　　 In front of the TV, David Stern felt his heartbeat speed up.

　　 "I want to see if you can continue to sweep in the national competition!"

　　 Jie Williams and Duke University players gritted their teeth, and their faces were full of disdain and unbelief.

　　 "GoldenThree……"

　　 Akron, a certain teenager looked at the extremely warm atmosphere and flashing spotlights, and his eyes were full of envy and expectation.

　　This stage, the future will also belong to him!

　　 "Guys, can you see that, they are another double-S team in NCAA history, and that person is the first X-level ace in NCAA history!"

　　 "As long as we can beat them in this game, we can be famous all over America!"

　　 At Mellon Stadium, Boston University's head coach Dennis Wolfe yelled.

　　 Driven by him, the excited Boston University players made a roar like a wolf.

　　Bostonians are never slaves!

　　The war is about to start!

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