This Forward Is Not Serious
/ This Forward is Not Serious Chapter 29
The final venue of the big 12 league was the Lloyd Noble Center, home of the University of Oklahoma Shortfooters.
This arena can accommodate up to 18,000 people at the same time to watch the game, and it is second to none in the NCAA arena.
I think Griffin dunks again and again in this arena to ignite the emotions of the fans, and it is not difficult to understand why he has such a high popularity in Oklahoma.
Wait, Griffin hasn't entered the NCAA yet!
The two protagonists in this arena are the University of Texas and the University of Kansas!
The two teams are old enemies, coupled with the grievances of the regular season this season, they have risen to rivals.
Big12 finals, coupled with a wave of media hype before the game, has also attracted a considerable amount of attention in the NCAA Division I.
Using the data, it has attracted the same level of attention as the top ten leagues where Ohio State University is located, and the Southeastern League where the University of Florida is located.
Before the game started, the fans of the two teams began to enter the arena one after another. They all put on the uniform T shirts that the team prepared for them in advance.
One piece is blue, one piece is orange, looking at a scene where two armies are fighting together in an ancient battlefield.
This game was also broadcast live across the United States. ESPN reporters immediately interviewed the fans of the two teams outside the arena before the game began.
"Matsuya eagle will win!"
"Longhorns are invincible!"
It is inevitable to shout slogans during the interview.
has reached the finals, and again in front of national television. If you don't seize the opportunity to shout slogans, you will miss it.
But leaving the camera, you can see that the emotions of the fans of the two teams are still different.
The fans at the University of Kansas are obviously a bit more arrogant.
The fans at the University of Texas showed some concern.
This emotional difference is obviously related to Brandon Rush's comeback.
The University of Texas won last time, but the win was very thrilling.
Or you can also understand that the two teams are now at the opposite ends of a balance.
But now, Kansas has suddenly added a super heavyweight that averaged 14 points per game and 47.2% from three-pointers last season, and the balance will naturally follow.
And Rush is not only excellent offensively, his defense is also first-rate in the NCAA.
Kansas played Kansas State last time, and Rush proved that he was not affected by injuries.
When warming up before the game, ESPN reporters also entered the venue for interviews.
Durant refused to interview reporters daily, but Rush in Kansas did accept interviews.
"Will you defend Kevin Durant?"
What the reporter asks is obviously the most concerned issue of the outside world.
The last time Kansas lost was when Lin Ying made a tip-up, but the bigger problem was that they couldn't restrain Durant.
So Rush, the defensive champion, is coming back. Whether he will defend Durant and whether he can defend Durant has become a critical issue.
"Durant is one of the NCAA players with the strongest scoring ability. Defending him will be a very difficult task, but I believe we can do it."
Rush's personality is still very humble, a bit like that produced by famous schools.
"I mean you will guard it?"
But the reporter didn't seem to be satisfied with his answer, but asked again.
"Yes, I can."
Rush finally gave an affirmative answer.
This answer finally satisfied the reporter, and the emotions of the fans were also aroused.
NCAA's sharpest exposure and the strongest shield duel, whether the spear breaks or the shield wears is very exciting!
Just after the interview, the live camera was on the sidelines.
Durant, who refused the reporter's interview over there, and Lin Ying, together with Lin Ying, were greeting the audience with a smile.
In this critical battle, Durant's mother Wanda also came to support her son.
is this shot that made some media reporters fall into contemplation.
Is this the person they labeled "indifferent"?
Or is Durant just being indifferent to the media?
There was no time to think about it, because it was the opening ceremony.
The starting lineups of the two teams have also gradually emerged.
The University of Texas is still a regular starting five, but the University of Kansas has made changes in the lineup.
Chalmers, Rush, Arthur, Wright, Cowan.
They removed the experienced point guard Russell Robinson and replaced it with freshman forward Darrell Arthur!
The purpose of this adjustment is obviously only one: let Arthur defend Durant!
After the start of the game, this was quickly confirmed.
Compared to Wright, Arthur has worse personal ability but more mobility, and can better keep up with Durant without the ball;
Compared to Rush, the 2 meters 06 Arthur is more suitable for countering Durant in height, and he is also a monster with wingspan.
ESPN reporters finally became a wave of honest people, and were pitted by Rush before the game.
The facts have also proved that Kansas' lineup adjustment is in place, and Arthur has indeed played a significant role in limiting Durant.
Moreover, Rush has a very strong sense of presence on both ends of the offense and defense, which makes the University of Texas defensive obviously lose sight of one another.
You need to know that Chalmers and Wright have a great offensive threat, and the University of Texas has already struggled to defend them.
Now there is one more three-pointer with an outside shooting percentage close to 50%.
Of course, the defensive problem can be made up for with enthusiasm.
But the defensive improvement that Rush brought to the University of Kansas was truly disastrous for the University of Texas.
Arthur single defense, Rush assisted defense, the defensive combination of these two people greatly restricted Durant's performance.
And Rush returned to defense very fast, his long arms cut the ball quickly and accurately.
He and Chalmers fought to the top of the arc, and the players facing him felt like facing two sharp knives, and one of them was accidentally cold.
At the end of the first quarter, the University of Kansas led the University of Texas with 13 points 41-28.
Durant scored 8 points on 3 of 11 shots in the first half.
After the return of Rush, Kansas, who was fully sculpted, played the kind of oppressive force of the University of Florida.
But this is actually normal, after all, this Kansas in history is the 2008 NCAA championship team!
2008 is the next year! !
And if you really want to dig out the details, this Kansas has an extra Julian Wright!
During the intermission, Barnes encouraged the players to "spit out fragrance".
Wait until the second quarter came back, the University of Texas had a wave of counterattacks in the opening.
Durant shot more decisively, and Arthur obviously couldn't keep up with his offensive rhythm.
Lin Ying also made a three-pointer from the outside to support Durant.
The University of Texas hurriedly approached the point difference to 5 points, forcing Self to call a timeout.
After returning from a timeout, Self adjusted the lineup, replacing Arthur with Robinson.
Robinson started to control the rhythm obviously after he came on the court.
As a junior player, Robinson is somewhat less talented than the rest of the team.
But he has a lot of experience, and his mental quality is also good at critical moments.
And compared to Randy Williams at the University of Texas, his personal ability is also stronger.
Especially this year, his COSCO shooting feel is also very good. Both shooting percentages are NCAA career highs.
When the University of Texas takes care of the three strong points on the Kansas field, he will get a very good phone.
The result was that he made a three-pointer from the outside and then assisted Rush with a three-pointer. Kansas quickly stabilized the situation.
Although Lin Ying and Durant made three-pointers on the perimeter to retain hope, the University of Texas lost to the University of Kansas 75-81 in the end.
When the final whistle sounded, the Kansas fans at the scene rushed to the court to celebrate like crazy.
This is the second consecutive year they won the championship of the big12 league!
And they can feel that after Rush returns, they already have a championship appearance.
They will definitely win the championship this year!
Some people are happy and some are worried.
When the University of Kansas was celebrating, the University of Texas was a completely different scene.
The University of Texas fans at the scene couldn't hide the disappointment on their faces.
Although they did realize before the game that it would be difficult to beat this fully integrated Kansas, they all reached the finals. You said that it would be impossible if you didn't want the home team to win.
Everyone can see reality, but not everyone can accept it.
Compared to the fans, the players from the University of Texas are still the lower player at this time.
After successful revenge in the regular season, they thought they had the ability to defeat Kansas.
But the facts seem to tell them that they only defeated Kansas, which was a broken formation.
Depression, even frustration, spread across the bench at the University of Texas.
Durant and Lin Ying both lowered their heads.
If it is because they are playing abnormally, or they are playing super level in Kansas, then they will definitely lose.
At this moment, their faces will definitely be filled with the word unwilling, and they have even thought about how to train after the game.
But compared to unwillingness, you feel more helpless and frustrated than you lose in a game of pure strength gap.
Barnes noticed the state of the players. He knew what he should do at this time.
He walked to the middle of the players and gathered them all together.
"Children, it's a pity that we didn't win this year, but we still have a long way to go. Nothing can make you dejected, raise your heads!"
Although the celebration of Kansas fans was loud not far away, Barnes's words were as clear and loud as they used to be.
"As always, we will continue to work hard and become better and stronger in the following games. This is the direction of our efforts.
We must be united, we must play for each other, and we must fight together like family! "
Barnes said, reaching out to the players.
From his words, from his eyes, you can feel something called steadfastness.
That is not only chicken soup, but also an inspiration that touches the soul.
The fighting spirit of the University of Texas team members was reawakened.
Durant started, and everyone else put their hands on the back of Barnes's.
"Longhorn Bull!"
Together they shouted the slogan of the University of Texas.
At this time, the celebrations in Kansas have almost gone on.
"The last thing."
Barnes continued to speak to his players.
"Now go to congratulate our opponents for the championship, walk forward, shake hands with them one by one, thank each of them.
They won with integrity, I know it hurts, but they did win with integrity.
praised them, then left the stadium, returned to the locker room, returned to the hotel to sleep, and continued to struggle tomorrow. "
By the time Barnes said this, the emotions of the players had almost eased.
All the players sitting on the bench stood up one after another under his sign.
It's just that Durant is still sitting there in frustration.
Barnes still couldn't help it at this time:
"Children, you have done a great job this season, really great. It's my problem. I didn't do well enough."
When he said this, his eyes were a little red.
Although this game does not necessarily mean the end of the season, but losing to the same opponent for two consecutive seasons, he should be the most uncomfortable as the head coach.
Lin Ying stared at his coach at this time.
He found that the person who had the impression of being stern, stubborn, and irritable, who was called "Angry Rick" by the players, was actually a very good coach.
He finally got Durantla up and followed the players to complete the final handshake.
Although it was frustrating to lose as Barnes said, they also congratulated the Kansas players as Barnes said.
This attitude also won them the reward they deserve.
"You guys are much better than last year."
"Kevin~www.mtlnovel.com~You don't know how much effort we put in to prevent you."
"Lin, do you want to consider transferring to Kansas, we can win the championship."
The Kansas team members responded after hearing the congratulations from the University of Texas team members.
Lin Ying didn't expect to hear what the other side said.
But at this moment he realized that what Barnes said to them was not only to encourage morale, but also to teach them how to face failure correctly.
The basketball road is very long. As long as you go forward, failure is bound to happen.
If you can't accept failure openly, or even become depressed because of failure, or even doubt and lose yourself, how can you start all over again?
Think of the greatness as the "God of Basketball" Jordan, who faced the Pistons in the early stages of his career and was defeated repeatedly.
If he had not learned to face failure, he would have been ruined before Phil Jackson came.
After completing the handshake ceremony, most of the University of Texas players returned to the locker room as requested by Barnes.
But Lin Ying and Durant stayed.
Durant is because Wanda is down at this time, while Lin Ying is simply accompanying Durant.
He understood Barnes' intentions, but Durant still looked depressed.
After all, Durant's goal was so ambitious, but now he fell here, and fell at the feet of Kansas again.
But facts have proved that Durant's success is really closely related to Wanda.
Because after saying a few words and discovering that Durant was not listening at all, Wanda directly... gave Durant two slaps!
"Snapped!"
"Snapped!"
Symmetrical left and right, the fan Lin Ying was stunned on the spot.
The brains are buzzing.
Chapter end
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