Chapter 165: Zhao Qiang Singled Out Duncan
If the Cavalry team enters the top 64, the opponents they encounter will be much higher than the previous teams.
Although this year's results are already the best in recent years, Coach Anzuo and Zhao Qiang are not satisfied.
After training on this day, the two had another long talk.
"Qianzi, what are the differences between our cavalry team and other strong teams?"
Zhao Qiang pondered for a moment and replied: "I watched videos of several teams, such as UCLA, Connecticut, University of Arkansas, etc. They all have a superstar player, and their overall strength is very average, with rich tactics and experienced."
Coach Anzo nodded and continued, "But I think our cavalry team also has its own advantages, such as speed, projection, and iron-blooded spirit, so I think we have a full hope of getting a good ranking in the NCAA!"
Zhao Qiang understood what Coach An Zuo meant, which was to stimulate the morale of the team, look at the long-term, and at the same time give more motivation to the players.
There is no way. Before Anzo coached, the Virginia United University basketball team was just a second-tier league and had no good seedlings at all.
In the eyes of those coaches, Da Ben, Da Heilong, Zhao Qiang, Xiao De, Lao Tie can't play at all, and at most it can only play on the bench for a few minutes.
Therefore, the results of the cavalry team's current performance have been beyond the expectations of many people.
The most important reason is of course Zhao Qiang.
With the help of the system, he used speed and projection to raise the offensive level of the cavalry team to a new level.
At the same time, other teammates also made significant progress under the guidance of Zhao Qiang and the head coach.
This civilian team has achieved unexpected results and unique style.
When the expectations are high, the pressure will be even greater.
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A week later, the Atlantic Coast League tournaments were all over.
Wake Forest University's Demonic Deacons won all seven games and won the championship.
The Cavalry team has six wins and one loss, ranking second.
North Carolina Tar Heels, with five wins and two losses, ranking third.
The Georgia Tech Hornets also won five wins and two losses, but they lost to the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, so they ranked fourth.
In this way, the four teams will be qualified to enter the NCAA Top 64.
The organizing committee determines the seed ranking based on the records and strength of these 64 teams.
The Cavalry team ranked very low in the top 64, which means that the Cavalry team will meet a team with strong strength in the top 32 games.
And this team is the University of Connecticut!
Some fans may not be familiar with the basketball level of this university, so let’s say that a core player of this team is also the honorary captain of the University of Connecticut.
Ray Allen!
Needless to say, this player is familiar with him, whether it is an old fan or a new fan.
Especially at the end of his career, he has always played for top teams in the league, attracting a lot of attention.
He first joined the Celtics at the age of 30, became one of the three old giants, and helped the Celtics win a championship.
Then he was poached by the Heat and became teammates with the Heat Big Three.
And at the most dangerous moment of the team, he made a three-pointer in that century! Saving the Big Three!
Before Curry appeared, he was the number one three-pointer in history.
However, during college, Ray Allen also grew up step by step.
When he first joined the school team, the team's leading figure was Donyer Marshall, and Ray Allen played as the team's substitute in 1993.
Later, as the old players graduated one after another and left the team, Ray Allen finally waited to the starting position.
In the top 64 ranking, the Virginia Cavalry was ranked fifth from the bottom, while the University of Connecticut Husky was ranked fifth from the bottom, so the two teams met.
Although there are many unpopular news from the NCAA, no one believes that the powerful Eskimo Dogs can lose to the Cavaliers.
In the pre-match interview, Ray Allen also made a vow to defeat the Cavalry team by big score and advance to the top 32.
At the same time, he also named Zhao Qiang and wanted to compete with him for three-pointers.
This has aroused great interest from countless fans.
Ray Allen is a very comprehensive player. He has averaged 3.4 three-pointers per game in his past games.
Zhao Qiang averaged 3.2 three-pointers per game.
From this perspective, the two are almost the same.
In terms of shooting percentage, Zhao Qiang's three-point shooting percentage is 38%, and Lei Allen's 37%, which is also a match for the opponent.
However, most media and fans are more optimistic that Ray Allen will tyrannize Zhao Qiang.
Because in their opinion, although Ray Allen has good three-pointers, he is generally old-fashioned in playing style, has a tough style, and has a sharp breakthrough.
Zhao Qiang seemed to be just an opportunistic style of play, relying on a sudden attack.
Originally, Zhao Qiang was not interested in these media reports because he felt that the game was played, not shouted out.
However, it could not withstand the overwhelming bombing of the media, and the messages from the students around him, Zhao Qiang's competitive spirit reached its peak.
Even his girlfriend Tang Xiaowan began to worry about him.
One night, the two were having dinner outside.
As soon as I was halfway through my meal, several young people looked at Zhao Qiang.
Because there are many tourists in the place where the two of them eat, these people should not be from Virginia.
Zhao Qiang ignored it and ate and chatted with Tang Xiaowan.
"Zhao Qiang, are you really sure to defeat the UConn?"
"Of course, there is nothing great about them. Isn't it just Ray Allen?" Zhao Qiang certainly wouldn't admit defeat in front of his woman.
Tang Xiaowan stretched out her jade hand, held Zhao Qiang's big hand finger, and said softly: "Actually, the cavalry team has achieved this result, so don't be too stressed. In my heart, you are the best and are already my hero!"
Zhao Qiang was very moved. He knew that Tang Xiaowan was giving him a vaccination. If she lost, she was worried that Zhao Qiang would not be able to stand it.
"Don't worry, Xiaowan, even if I lose, I won't be too sad. There is an old saying in China that victory or defeat is common in military affairs. At worst, I can come back next year!"
Seeing that Zhao Qiang was speaking sincerely, Tang Xiaowan nodded happily and pecked Zhao Qiang's hand naughtyly.
"That's right. Men must dare to accept failure, fall and get up wherever they fall!"
Zhao Qiang smiled and grabbed Tang Xiaowan's white and tender little hand, and jokingly said, "Okay, I'm going to fall on you, don't want to get up..."
Tang Xiaowan's pretty face turned red, she pulled her hand out, and said angrily: "You bad guy, you're so lustful!"
The two were talking about love when suddenly a few people shouted from outside the box—
"The Cavalry team is just a piece of shit, and they can't beat the Eskimo Dog Team!"
"Is this a matter of saying? Lei Alan will reveal Zhao Qiang's true form! It's completely locked!"
Chapter completed!