The Way of the Center

"I haven't called yet, hey." Seeing that Anjie didn't call, the bearded man sighed. It seems that this season of the Cyclones team is over.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of laughter coming from the distance of the block, and the sound seemed to be getting closer and closer to his shop.

"Why is there a drunk at noon?" The bearded man was about to leave the store to have a look, but a group of people pushed the door open and entered. Many bearded people who walked in knew all of them. They were the players of the Iowa State University Cyclones.

"How did you find such a far place?" Anthony Ben looked around at this seemingly unremarkable restaurant.

"Don't worry, the taste is guaranteed to satisfy you." An Jie walked towards the bearded man behind the bar as he spoke.

"We can agree, I will give you the tickets, and you will give me the celebration banquet. No, I brought all the people." An Jie rubbed his elbow to the boss who was staying there.

"Ouch! Ladies and gentlemen! Private rooms please!" The bearded man suddenly responded as if he had just woken up from a dream. He warmly greeted the players of the Cyclone team and walked towards a room.

"Dad, why are there so many customers here all of a sudden?" Catherine also just returned to the store after class, and it was rare to find that there were more than ten people in the store.

All the Cyclone players were attracted by the pleasant voice, they all looked back and saw Catherine's curious blue eyes.

"I finally know how Anjie got here." Anthony had to admit, if it wasn't for Anjie, he would have gone up to strike up a conversation with him.

"Asakin, what are you looking at, kid? You're not afraid that Anjie will eat you up on the training ground!" Mike Taylor dragged Asakin and walked into the private room. In the past few months, apart from attending classes and training, this group of young and energetic boys has been competing. Even the cheerleading girls were driven to the open-air field by Ricard to rehearse, just because they were afraid that these guys would be distracted. It's good now, suddenly saw a girl with a sweet face, and all of them showed their fangs.

"Sure enough, there isn't a decent person in this group of guys." Catherine looked at the group of tall boys with contempt, it really flocked together.

"Guys, how about I take a picture for everyone as a souvenir?" The bearded man walked into the private room with a camera instead of the menu.

"It's done, it's done!" The bearded man kept pressing the shutter with his finger, and he couldn't close his mouth with a smile.

A group of people were fighting in the private room, and Ricard also let go of his usual seriousness to mingle with the players. It didn't take long for the bearded man to cook a large table of dishes, and everyone drooled looking at the various Chinese dishes. Immediately, everyone almost threw themselves on the table and started to eat hungrily.

This group of youths who have no image now have no appearance of urban idols at all. It is also this group of seemingly sloppy guys that led the Cyclones to the NCAA March Madness Championship for the first time since 1986. After such a long time, many people in Ames City have almost forgotten the frenzy of this stage.

March Madness is really the most appropriate interpretation of the NCAA round of 64 knockout games, and the most veritable description. From the opening game to the finals, there is only one short period of time, and the best college basketball teams and basketball players in the United States gather here, and use the most tragic way to win in this short period of time.

From the first game to the championship, a team only needs to go through six games, and as long as they win six games, they can lift the trophy that symbolizes the highest honor.

At this time of year, the eyes of basketball fans across the United States will gather on this field. Even scouts and managers of NBA teams will keep a great deal of attention on March Madness events. On the final day of the NCAA competition, even the NBA had to make way for it. This shows that March Madness has received a high degree of attention, which is unmatched by the regular seasons of various leagues.

In the best-of-seven NBA playoffs, the league has done everything possible to kill the element of luck. A team can only rely on strength to win four games to advance to the next round. So whenever the Black Eight Miracle appears in the playoffs, everyone will be excited about it.

And the NCAA Madness March's game system is simply a hotbed of dark horses. There is no chance for a team to comeback here. Only come back next year.

Lore, overtime, dark horses, giants, the weak over the strong, future stars...all these things make the fans want to stop. That's why March Madness got its name, the most exciting month, the easiest month to become famous, and the most memorable month for everyone.

And now, the group of guys at the dinner table who couldn't even walk are about to enter this crazy basketball palace.

The next day, all the major newspapers published the list of teams participating in the NCAA March Madness Tournament this season, and the Iowa State University Cyclones of the Big 12 League were on the list.

When many coaches saw the name of Iowa State University, they were full of strangeness, and they were even more curious about the team's unusual lineup. "With a Chinese center as the core!?"

In the past ten years, the NCAA has not had many cases where a center has led the team to the championship. Except for Emeka Okafor leading Connecticut to the championship in 2004, the rest may go back to Ewing's college days. Under this general trend of extremely fast offensive and defensive transitions, the center has long been reduced to a machine that is only responsible for passing, pick-and-roll and rebounding.

Therefore, after reading the Cyclones scouting report, many coaches, like those critics at the beginning of the season, ignored the Cyclones. The playing style of this second-ranked team from the Big 12 League is too old-fashioned, not to mention that the head center of the Cyclones is just a first-year rookie, and he is also a Chinese. Do people in Ames really think that any tall Chinese can become Yao Ming?

Ricard would have been too happy to sleep knowing he was being ignored by most of his opponents. The more neglected the team, the more likely it is to break out of the tight encirclement. However, no matter how powerful Ricard is, he still doesn't have the ability to see through other people's minds, so he can only start his own training plan step by step.

After a day of fooling around with the players in the bearded restaurant, Ricard was the unsmiling, no-nonsense coach again. Someone did not do well, and after he finished his instruction, he was punished. Are you dissatisfied with the punishment or have complaints? Very simple, plus penalty. But now almost no one will be fined. Ricard has established a high prestige among the players, so no one will question him.

Divac also rushed back to Ames City from his home in Serbia, and his guidance to Anjie has not yet ended. On the stage of March Madness, this kid will only meet stronger opponents, and his own training must continue to deepen.

Wu Hua hasn't been idle these days, March Madness is about to start, and An Jie's interview is definitely indispensable.

"Last question, in your concept, what do you think the basketball game in March Madness will be like?" After Wu Hua finished speaking, he picked up the recorder and prepared to start recording. He has been interviewing Anjie for half an hour, and these things are enough for him to write a column.

An Jie pondered for a few seconds. In the past few months, he has played 33 games in the American College Basketball League. There are still many feelings in his heart, but if I have to sum it up in one sentence... .

"It is the purest art and pure violence. This is the March Madness I imagined." An Jie is now very comfortable in interviews.

"You are becoming more and more popular in China. There are even many people calling for you to be selected into the national team to participate in the BJ Olympics in a few months. Although this is just a casual statement, it also highlights the domestic fans' respect for Your expectation. Don’t let us down Anjie, play well. The general environment of Chinese basketball is not good. You are a rare player who started completely abroad. Cherish it. Oh, this is not the content of the interview, it is a friend Let me give you some private advice." Wu Hua smiled, indicating that he had already turned off the recorder.

"I will work hard for Angkor, but I didn't expect the NCAA to also receive attention in China."

"Naturally, the attention is not as high as that of Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian, but you are already well-known in China." Wu Hua laughed again, and it can be said that Anjie's increase in attention is indispensible.

The breath of March Madness became more and more intense, and An Jie received more and more attention. In this way, An Jie didn't dare to lower his demands on himself, and he still practiced hard every day until late. No matter who the opponent is, An Jie is already ready, just waiting for the referee's whistle.

The entire whirlwind team is also like a hunter lurking in the jungle, always ready to complete the fatal blow.

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