We are stronger!

Durant also looked very happy.

Although they did not see TJ Ford as they wished, the unexpected appearance of Tucker was also a great inspiration to them!

Speaking of Tucker, he followed the Raptors on a road trip to Texas.

I heard that tonight the Texas Conference is going to play Kansas University, and he rushed over by bus after participating in the team training.

He, a player who just graduated from college, has the strongest feelings for his alma mater.

Maybe it was not enough to wave his hand, so he simply ran down from the stands to greet them.

When I met them, I hugged Williams and Wendell, and then we laughed and chatted wildly.

A long distance away, you can feel the enthusiasm between them.

Lin Ying was moved.

They made it into the Elite Eight last year together. That should be a wonderful memory throughout life!

"Kevin, promise me to beat them."

Because the Afro-Americans were familiar with each other, Tucker smiled and hugged Durant as soon as he came up and asked. So I

will.

Durant smiled and nodded.

Although this is a request, it is actually a kind of optimism, and it sounds very comfortable.

After all, if you don't think you can win, you won't say such a thing at all.

"I know you, Lin. You will be better than me in the future.

Tucker also greeted Lin Ying immediately and said something he didn't expect at all!

He was surprised that, even if he was familiar with it, he would not say it casually!

He waited until Tucker reached out his hand to hug him before he came back to his senses.

"Thank you."

He really didn't know how to communicate and finally suffocated two words.

Tucker didn't say anything. She smiled and hugged him, then turned back to the auditorium.

"Lin, PJ is very optimistic about you."

When Tucker left, Williams leaned over and said with a smile.

Lin Ying was stunned for a while.

Is it good for seniors?

It would be no surprise if this kind of thing happened to Durant, but it has happened to him now.

I always feel a little weird.

They entered the warm-up session on the field, and the live camera was given to the front row of the audience.

There is a place for commentary. Barkley and Kenny Smith are already in place.

There was a burst of cheers on the scene.

Two famous faces appeared in the NCAA arena. It is rare to see them.

"Charles, do you think Durant will participate in the draft this year?"

The general commentators will be a hot spot for the game, but what Smith said when he opened his mouth was completely unrelated to the game.

From the opening remarks, I could hear that they were indeed here for Durant this time.

I don't know, this guy has a weird personality. It is said that he never gives interviews to reporters. "

Barkley looked at Durant on the court as he spoke.

As a commentator, he received all the information about the players from the media. The media said Durant was "indifferent," and their impression of Durant was "indifferent."

"I think he will run for the election with a high probability." Now (NCAA) is popular here (NCAA), "Just one year away," but I think we need to add a premise: The University of Texas also performed well.

Smith asked and answered for himself.

Wait, what?

Barkley looked at Smith suspiciously.

In the past two years, many players have chosen to stay because their school performance did not meet expectations. This appears to be a new trend, "Hansbrough of North Carolina, Chalmers of Kansas, Jeff Green of Georgetown, this appears to be a new trend."

Smith explained that he had obviously made a lot of preparations for tonight's commentary.

"No no, Kenny, those people you are talking about are low drafts because of insufficient school grades.

Kevin Durant is better than all of them. Pay attention; I'm talking about all of them!

Even if the University of Texas is unable to enter the "Crazy Three", he is either the first or the second to be selected in this year's election. "

Barkley looked at Durant again when he said this.

From the words, you can hear his optimism about Durant.

Smith smiled and nodded.

Just as Lin Ying thought before, no one would be surprised if he was optimistic about Durant.

Durant felt his gaze and looked up to see Barkley and Smith.

Although the distance was not too far, because of the noisy environment at the scene, he could not hear what the two of them were saying.

But of what Buckley and Smith discussed, he actually already had a plan in his mind.

It's just different from what they said. He didn't think about anything else but someone.

Those are the few thoughts he has hidden in his heart.

The warm-up is almost the same, and Barnes called the players together for the final pre-match mobilization.

"I know that for tonight's game, all of you have put in unimaginable hard work, sweat, and even blood in the past two months!

The team that once beat us so hard is just the opposite; now tell them what you have prepared for them! "

Without too many words, just a few short sentences, Barnes has completely mobilized the player's emotions.

It is not how thick his chicken soup is, but what he said to the hearts of the players!

"Longhorn Bull!"

The players folded their hands together and chanted the slogan of the team.

"The morale of the University of Texas looks great."

Barkley noticed the University of Texas' move.

They have performed very well recently. They have won 8 of the past 9 games, and they are said to be using "triangle tactics."

Smith took the words well. He was indeed well prepared.

"Triangle tactics?"

Barkley was taken aback when he heard this.

After Smith nodded, surely he laughed unconsciously.

It was not a happy smile, but a sudden disdain.

Many people think that the triangle offense was devalued after Phil Jackson faded out of the league, but that's not the case.

This tactic has been full of controversy since its inception.

Even if Phil Jackson succeeded in Chicago and Los Angeles, many people still think he relied on Jordan and Kobe instead of this tactic.

Many of these "many people" include Barkley.

I can now understand why Durant has good data now. The tactical trick is to give all the ball to one person! "

In his mind, he thinks that he lost to Jordan, not the Bulls, and it was not a triangle tactic.

"From the effect point of view, they are doing pretty well."

Smith said more objectively.

Although he is not too impressed with the triangle tactics, from the resultant point of view, the record of the University of Texas is the most direct evidence.

"Kenny, you know that the gap between college and college teams is much larger than that between NBA teams. They may be useful when playing other teams, but not tonight.

Barkley retorted.

Because of Durant, he was pretty optimistic about the University of Texas.

But as soon as the "triangle tactic" came out, his attitude took a 180° turn.

While talking, the scene entered the opening ceremony, and the two also shifted the topic to the players.

Durant was still the focus, and then he also paid close attention to Chan Moss and Julian Wright in Kansas.

Compared to the outcome of the game, they are more concerned about who will enter the NBA this year.

After the opening ceremony, the starting lineups for both sides were released one after another.

Russell Robinson, Chalmers, Darnell Jackson, Wright, Cowan.

Wendell, Augustine, James, Durant, Lin Ying, and Augustine.

Brandon Rush is still playing free cards, and the starting lineup for the two teams is the same as in the last match.

Wendell and Cowan jumped the ball in the middle circle.

Lin Ying looked at Kansas.

The most direct feeling he observed at first glance was that the expressions of the players on the Kansas side were very serious.

This is expected.

Although Kansas won the last match, the Texas University substitute shocked them into a cold sweat in the end.

In addition, the University of Texas' performance in the past two months has clearly gone up, and it's not normal for Kansas to underestimate the enemy.

"Beep! Beep!"

There was a whistle from the sidelines, and the game officially started!

With his long arm, Cowan moved the ball back to the half, and Kansas got the chance to attack first!

As soon as the game started, the fans cheered on the spot, which was a full decibel higher than usual!

At this moment, the players on the field should understand why the "Crazy Three" are called the "Crazy Three".

This is really crazy!

Kansas University's first offense

Robinson held the ball from the outside, and Chalmers used Cowan to cover the ball first, and then ran back and received the ball for a layup.

Facing Wendell's help defense, he turned against the blue with an air lever, and the ball slipped into the net after wiping the backboard!

Outstanding personal ability!

The cheers of the Kansas University fans immediately erupted at the scene.

A good start!

Lin Ying's brain is running fast.

Compared to Chalmers' personal abilities, what attracted his attention more was Kansas' offensive approach in the opening game.

It was very different from the last time they played against each other. Kansas did not start from the inside tonight, but instead hit the strongest point in Moss as soon as he came up.

This is obviously to suppress them at the beginning, not to give them a chance!

The University of Texas has the ball. Augustine holds the ball and advances to the frontcourt.

After he got to the front court, he gave the ball to Lin Ying, who was 45° outside the three-point line on the right, and then quickly moved to the right corner of the pick-and-roll.

At the same time, Durant has moved to the basket.

Augustine In the absence of Lin Ying-Durant, the standard "low singles" position in the triangle offense is formed!

As long as Lin Ying hangs the ball from the basket, Durant can get one-on-one low-post scoring opportunities.

However, the reaction from Kansas was quick, and Cowan was immediately snatched from Wendell to help defend Durant.

Kansas not only did not underestimate the enemy, but also made sufficient preparations for tonight's game!

This reaction was beyond the expectations of the University of Texas. Before the game, the coaching staff prepared according to Kansas the last time they played.

But Lin Ying, who was holding the ball, didn't panic.

Compared to tactical arrangements, what he is better at is his old line: analysis.

After seeing Kansas' defense, he has come to the conclusion that "continuing to play low offense will not be too high."

He turned his head and made a new tactical gesture towards Augustine.

From "low singles" to "corner pick-and-roll".

Augustine saw Lin Ying's gesture and moved directly to Lin Ying's position.

Lin Ying returned the ball and quickly moved to the right three-point line to set up a pick-and-roll.

In addition to theory, tactics are more important than execution.

From reading to analysis, and then to responding, Lin Ying's response is fast enough, and the tactics of the University of Texas are fast enough.

Kansas is a little bit unable to deal with it.

After all, there hasn't been a triangle tactic in the NCAA for a long time!

The University of Texas didn't know this when they played against each other last time.

Augustine got a very good outside phone meeting after taking it apart.

Before Wright pounced, he made a decisive shot from outside the three-point line!

He has an obvious follow-up action after shooting.

His eyes had been looking at the ball. His gaze is firm.

Lin Ying and Durant are not the only ones who paid for the game tonight. He is the same!

The ball flew across a high parabola.

Wait! "

There was a clear sound of it entering the net.

Augustine's first three-pointer in the opening shot, and it's in!

The moment he saw the ball scored, Augustine directly reached out and made a three-pointer gesture, and then slammed forward.

He looks very excited!

Of course, the fans at the University of Texas are more excited.

Kansas fans' applause was one decibel louder than the previous Kansas fans'!

The players on the field are competing, and the fans on both sides are also competing!

The University of Kansas advanced to the frontcourt, and Chalmers went directly from being without the ball to having the ball this time.

He received the ball from Robinson, and he motioned to start the singles with Augustine.

It seems that Augustine's celebration a little offended him.

Change course, begin, and achieve success.

Augustine is following Chalmers very hard, but Chalmers is richer than him in terms of confrontation and experience.

He quickly squeezed through Augustine to the basket with a deceleration change.

However, Lin Ying had already shrunk to the basket ahead of time and directly defended it.

He can analyze that it is difficult for Augustine to defend Chalmers one-on-one, and he also knows that he can defend the ball with a high probability.

But when he made up the defense, Chalmers did not layup, but went straight to the weak side!

He didn't rush to the frame!

The ball was assigned to Wright's hands. Wright was unlucky and shot from close range to score!

Kansas City played this wave of tactics beautifully.

Lin Ying was stunned for a moment and recovered.

He is still young!

The University of Kansas is one of the top traditional powerhouses in the NCAA. This kind of university may not necessarily have the best players in the NCAA, but their discipline must be the strongest.

It seems possible that Chalmers was irritated and found the place again, but in fact, it would not happen.

experience +1.

In Texas University's offense, Augustine held the ball in the frontcourt. It was a standard three-corner position and Augustine-Lin Ying-Durant's triangle position.

Although the defense failed for two consecutive rounds, it did not hurt their morale.

They never thought that Kansas would not score.

Compared to that, what they can do is to keep their offense going.

On the court, the defensive focus of the University of Kansas is still on Durant.

Lin Ying continued to read, analyze, and then used gestures to organize an attack. As a result of his sign, both the strong and weak sides shifted.

Durant took the initiative to move to the right bottom corner, and Augustine was also heading in Durant's direction at the same time.

This is a two-way move, followed by a pick-and-roll, Augustine's ball-free pick-and-roll for Durant.

Durant bounced towards the bottom corner after taking it apart.

However, Kansas reacted quickly. The two went directly to Durant. At the same time, the weak side came over to defend Augustine, who was cutting into the basket.

fantastic rotation of assistance!

At this time, whether Lin Ying passed the ball to Durant or to Augustine, Kansas was confident enough to defend the ball.

But

Lin Ying passed the ball to the weak side!

I said earlier that both the strong and weak sides of the University of Texas were moving. Just like when Augustine blocked Durant, James on the off-the-ball side also used Wendell's pick and roll to get into the basket.

You thought it was still a "corner pick-and-roll", but it has actually become a "weak-side horn"!

Kansas used heavy troops to defend Durant. James cut in and received the ball, and his eyes were wide open.

He did not hesitate, and he directly showed his athletic ability.

"Wham!"

Accompanied by a heavy, muffled sound, James slammed the ball into the basket with a one-handed dunk.

Pleasant offensive rounds, comparable to what Kansas had previously!

The moment the ball hit, the University of Texas fans on the scene jumped up and cheered and screamed.

Although they failed to block Kansas' offense in the opening two rounds, Kansas did not block them either!

This is completely different from being pressed to the ground during the last match!

They have become stronger!