“密苏里州,美国的第二十四个州,在美国地图上南北中间分开的话,紧贴着中间线的右边你就能够轻松的找到密苏里州.以州名命名的密苏里大学创立于1839年,是全美最历史最悠久,规模最大的公立大学.密苏里大学的哥伦比亚和罗拉分校名列全美百大名校.”这基本上就是陈俊豪对于密苏里大学全部的认识.

Compared with well-known American universities such as Harvard and Yale, the University of Missouri is indeed much inferior. That's why Smith said at that time, "The University of Missouri is indeed much inferior to other famous universities that invite Chen Junhao to join!"

The University of Missouri is usually just a name for foreigners. The real University of Missouri actually has four campuses: Columbia General Campus, Rolla, Kansas, and St. Louis. The one Chen Junhao wants to study abroad is the Columbia General Campus. In the United States, it is usually called Missouri Columbia University. (Note: different from Columbia University)

At that time, the United States was already the start of the university's university, and for the university's basketball team, it was the beginning of the new season.

In the Missouri Columbia University Basketball Hall, after Smith announced the news that Chen Junhao was about to join, there was a scream in the gymnasium, and then there was a sudden silence, and everyone's eyes looked at the screaming person.

Jason Anthony! Captain of the Missouri Columbia University basketball team, the number one player, and one of the top NCAA stars.

Before announcing the news, Smith did not introduce in detail who Chen Junhao. The only people who knew the name Chen Junhao and understood the meaning of this name were Jason Anthony, who exclaimed and another Mike Carman, who had not yet returned to his country.

Jason Anthony and Mike Carman, two years ago, these two people witnessed the amazing performance of Chen Junhao, who was then 16 years old, in China. Later, in the World Youth Championship in the United States, the two were deeply shocked by the performance of the Chinese youth emperor on the court.

"Chen Junhao, known as the young emperor of China, the best player in the World Youth Championship, and his performance in the finals: fifty-seven points, thirteen rebounds, fifteen assists, and three steals." Such a record is still in the hearts of many Americans, and Jason Anthony remembers it particularly deeply.

"Coach," Jason Anthony said excitedly, "Did that Chen Junhao really join our team?"

Smith looked at the gaze of the most proud disciple and nodded with certainty: "Yes, he did join our team. Maybe he will appear here today or tomorrow."

Another insider on the court, Mike Kaman, had a flash of inspiration in his mind. At this moment, he finally got up and said in surprise: "Coach, is Chen Junhao the best player in the World Youth Championship? "

"It's him!"

Mike Carman was stunned, and then suddenly exclaimed in a louder voice than Jason Anthony just now: "Oh my God, this is so cool!" As he spoke, his arms opened and hugged Jason Anthony excitedly, and said excitedly, "Mac, we can finally win the championship this year!"

The others in the stadium looked at the two excited people in surprise and confused, and whispered to each other to ask who Chen Junhao was.

"The best player in the World Youth Championship, the young emperor of Chinese basketball." Perhaps no one in China doesn't know Chen Junhao's name. But in the United States, except for a limited number of people with heart, not many people know the name of an Asian youth across the ocean.

Smith made a "quiet" gesture, and the buzzing discussion suddenly became quiet, leaving Smith's clear voice in the empty hall.

"It's hard to explain who Chen Junhao is clearly aware of it. As for his strength, I'll give you a very simple example. Do you know Paul Chris?"

"I know!" everyone said in unison.

"Rijkal?"

"Know!"

Smith said the names of five people in a row. These five people are outstanding rookies selected for the NBA in the last two years at a high pick in the last two years, and there are even two of the NBA's best rookies of the year. For college players who yearn to become the NBA, these five people are the goals they yearn to become, and everyone doesn't know how they can't.

"The main lineup of the US National Youth Team in the World Youth Championship two years ago was these five people. The last final of the US team was the China Youth Team. The US team almost lost the game. Although the US team won the championship in the end, it lost the best player in the World Youth Championship. That person is Chen Junhao, who is about to join us!"

There was an uproar in the museum, and the young players couldn't help but whisper. There was no doubt that they could all infer Chen Junhao's strength from Smith's words - at least they were also at the same level as Paul Chris and others.

After the buzzing sound, someone finally stood up and asked: "Coach, how old is this Chen Junhao this year? He was already the best player in the World Youth Championship two years ago. Why didn't he see him in the NBA?"

"Eighteen!" Smith added, "He was just sixteen in the World Youth Championship!"

There was a burst of bang in the museum. At the age of eighteen, this message was more shocking than just "beating Paul Chris and others to become the best in the World Youth Championship". Americans advocate confidence in showing off their confidence. Every young player who comes here will not be stingy with his affirmation of himself, and everyone is confident that he has the chance to be the best one. But for a guy who can win the best player in the world at the age of sixteen, everyone still feels unmatched.

At the same time, Smith's explanation also made everyone think that the reason why Chen Junhao did not join the NBA: the age limit of the NBA is that he was a teenager. This guy should have found a place to play and keep his form before entering the NBA, waiting to participate in next year's draft. But what's so glad that he chose Missouri, which is better than joining other teams to become his opponent.

Smith saw everyone's thoughts and said, "It's not what you think. As far as I know, Chen Junhao gave up basketball in order to continue his studies in the World Youth Championship, and he didn't make a comeback until recently and participated in the Asian Basketball Championship."

Smith's words were finished and there was another buzzing sound.

"This is so strange, why can't you play basketball if you continue to study?"

"Idiot, China's college basketball level is too low. If you want to play, you have to participate in their professional leagues."

"Two years of gap? Is he still so powerful now? I'm afraid he is so unfamiliar that he can't shoot anymore." Such suspicion spread quietly in the crowd. At the same time, many people quietly thanked in their hearts: This guy hasn't played for two years, so he shouldn't be that powerful! No one wants a stranger who suddenly breaks in and is better than himself, even if he is about to become his teammate. Jealousy is normal.

Jason Anthony stood up and said: "The skills reached the level of Chen Junhao. Even if he hasn't played for two years, he is still quite powerful. His ability to be selected into the Chinese national team shows that he still maintains a very high level."

Smith looked at his most proud disciple with appreciation and nodded, "Yes, I watched his game video in China. Although the opponent is an Asian team that cannot accurately judge his strength, he does maintain the strength of the best player in the past World Youth Championship. Chen Junhao can play three positions: point guard, shooting guard and small forward. His can greatly supplement the shortcomings on our back line, so that our lineup can be said to be truly complete. It is time for us to strive for the championship this year!"

Smith's words were immediately responded. Thinking of the chance to compete for the highest honor of the NCAA, everyone couldn't help but shout, as excited as Mike Carman just now. NCAA champion, this was the first time Coach Smith had confessed this goal so frankly. The coach, who has always been cautious and steady, clearly declared his ambition to win the championship, which is more exciting than any inspiring words. For a moment, everyone seemed to see the Shining Championship trophy, and the crowd was suddenly excited in the gymnasium.

Smith and Jason Anthony exchanged silently in the hustle and bustle.

"I finally fulfilled my promise to you and found strong teammates to assist you. This year is the time for you to win the championship!" Smith's eyes.

"Thank you, coach!" Jason Anthony's eyes flashed with an extremely firm look, "I will definitely win this year."

To understand the reason for the silent dialogue between the master and the apprentice, you have to start from the beginning.

The NBA stipulates the age limit for draft picks at the age of 19, which forces high school students to continue their studies and enter college before seeking to enter the NBA after they reach the age of 19. Such regulations ensure the source of outstanding NCAA players, but also make more outstanding NCAA players give up their studies and enter the NBA halfway through. Playing in the NBA for a year with a income of tens of millions of dollars is not a small temptation for anyone. Every year, half of the outstanding players on the TOP25 list are entered into the NBA, and many of them are those who have not graduated from college.

Jason Anthony, after his first season in college, he was already the top 25 star players. Now two more seasons have passed, he is undoubtedly one of the top NCAA players today. If he participates in the draft, he will undoubtedly be the top candidates in the first round. But he stayed.

He stayed in pursuit of the NCAA championship.

Winning an NCAA championship may add a weight to your draft and a good draft ranking. However, thousands of NCAA teams compete for a championship are so small. The single-game knockout system in the NCAA playoffs makes the road to championship full of surprises. No team dares to say that they can definitely win the championship, even for the strongest team. No one will stay simply by calculating benefits and risks.

Jason Anthony stayed, he was truly pursuing the glory of the championship. But he is already a senior, and this year is his last chance.

Staying alone does not necessarily mean you will win the championship. Although the University of Missouri has star players like him and an excellent insider like Mike Carman, the shortcomings of the lineup have kept them from the quarterfinals again and again.

Without the addition of fresh blood, they have no hope of winning the championship.

Although there are many basketball geniuses in the United States, it is quite lucky to be able to get one of them evenly distributed by a thousand college teams. In fact, basketball geniuses who performed well in high school have been included in a limited number of famous basketball schools. Missouri Columbia University has entered the playoffs for several consecutive years, but it is not considered a famous basketball school. As a public university, they have no advantages in other aspects. It is very difficult for them to introduce fresh blood to supplement the team's strength. Faced with such a reality, even if Jason Anthony is full of desire for the championship, he has to hesitate.

At this time, the team coach Smith stood up and promised Jason Anthony that he would do his best to seek fresh blood for the team to replenish the team's strength and improve the team's lineup. This finally strengthened Jason Anthony's determination to stay.

During the summer vacation, Smith spared no effort to search for outstanding players to join. With his high and good reputation and unlimited sincerity, he finally recruited many outstanding players for the team.

However, the biggest shortcoming of the organizational guard has never been made up.

Just as Smith was approaching despair and Jason Anthony accepted his fate, the news of the return of the young emperor Chen Junhao came from Asia.

With a glimmer of hope, Smith went to China. But Smith's efforts finally received the most perfect reward, and Chen Junhao is here!

The University of Missouri finally has a perfect lineup!

"Dingling..." Smith picked up the phone and smiled after listening to it: "He is here, Chen Junhao!"

The noisy gymnasium suddenly became silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Smith.

Excited? Expectation? Tension? Hostile? It doesn't matter? Maybe everyone has their own thoughts, but in short, it's quiet at this time.
Chapter completed!