Chapter 11 Various interviews, locker room bubble battle!
The moment the final whistle sounded, reporters who had been waiting for a long time rushed to Chen Yan's side!
There are even more reporters surrounding Chen Yan than Durant!
After all, Durant scoring 29 points is normal from a reporter's perspective, while Chen Yan scoring 33 points alone is a big surprise to everyone!
An unknown yellow player broke out in March Madness in two consecutive games. Even reporters with poor sense of smell saw Chen Yan as a huge topic!
For journalists, topicality is traffic, and traffic is what they most depend on for survival.
Screams, flowers, applause and the spotlight were all focused on Chen Yan at this moment!
After the last game, Chen Yan once again became the biggest star on the field!
"Chen, in this game you completed many wonderful moments that made the fans scream. Some fans even said that you were born for the top five goals. What do you think of this?" The reporter quickly handed the microphone to Chen Yan.
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"I'm just playing my own way, but I'm glad the fans like my playing style." Chen Yan replied cleanly and concisely.
"Chen! Do you know that this game tied Carmelo Anthony's single-game scoring record for a freshman in the NCAA tournament?"
"Really? I don't care about that. I care more about whether the team can win than individual scores."
"Chen, will you be the team's starter in the next game?"
"It depends on the coach's arrangements. It's not something I can decide. But as long as I'm on the court, I will give my best."
"What do you think of Nick Young's performance tonight?"
The topic of Chen Yan and Nick Young was inevitably brought up by reporters.
The two had a small verbal spat before the game. This kind of conflictual incident is what reporters like best.
However, Chen Yan's answer exceeded all reporters' expectations.
"His singles ability is very strong and he has a very good shooting level, but he was a bit unlucky at times tonight. In addition, he also has his own ideas on the defensive end and is not as passive on defense as the outside world reports.
When I faced off against him, it was not as easy as it looked."
The reason why Chen Yan answered like this was not to brag about Nick Young, on the contrary, he was to brag about himself and increase his own worth.
One is to show that he is very personable, the other is to make his opponent more awesome, and finally torment him. Doesn’t that make him look even more awesome?
Chen Yan has no team or even an agent, so he has to run everything by himself.
During the interview, he seemed very patient and responded to every question.
For Chen Yan, it is not only the post-game interview, but also the promotion before entering the NBA draft.
On the other side, the USC players left the field lonely.
After seeing that scene, Chen Yan wanted to give them a "One Cut Plum" BGM.
Unlike their last opponent, New Mexico State University, the players from the University of Southern California were sad but did not shed tears.
It's not that they don't love basketball enough, the main reason is that they were behind from the beginning of the game, and in the end they lost by 27 points. They had been mentally prepared for this defeat.
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After the game, at the press conference.
"Coach Rick, first of all, congratulations to you and your team for reaching the Sweet 16!"
"As for Chen Yan's performance of 20 and 30 in two consecutive games and becoming a key figure in the team's victory, are you surprised by his performance?"
The reporter from ESPN was the first to ask the question.
"He brings surprises to us every day, whether in training or in games. I am very lucky to have such a player."
The team successfully advanced to the next round. University of Texas head coach Rick Barnes seemed to be in a good mood, and he even praised Chen Yan without hesitation.
"Have you developed any personal tactics specifically for Chen?" the next Yahoo Sports reporter asked.
"I had this idea at first, but I soon realized that it was unnecessary. Any tactics would only limit this young man's talent."
"This guy has top-level athletic talent and the ability to combine man and ball. In addition, his finishing ability at the basket is also first-class. When the ball is handed to him, he can always easily convert it into points. In my opinion, he is a walking scorer.
Machine! But this is just the tip of the iceberg, I think he has greater potential waiting to be tapped."
Rick Barnes talks endlessly when talking about Chen Yan. It is not difficult to see that he likes his disciple from the bottom of his heart.
"We all saw Chen's amazing talent and excellent offensive skills during the game, so why did he perform poorly in previous games, averaging only 1.3 points and 1.1 assists per game throughout the season?" the reporter also asked.
a question that most people have.
"It's my problem. I didn't put him in the right position and didn't give him enough and stable playing time."
Rick Barnes took the responsibility on himself.
A good coach must not only develop excellent tactics on the field, but also help players share the pressure off the field, especially in an event like March Madness where exposure and pressure coexist.
For a player like Chen Yan who may enter the NBA in the future, the coach must consider his future even more. It cannot be said that he has been in poor condition throughout the season, let alone because of injuries.
Because the coach's words are likely to become one of the basis for scouts' inspection in the future, directly affecting the player's draft ranking!
However, at the end of the press conference, Rick Barnes still emphasized that he was the one who put him on the roster before the start of the March Madness training game and gave him a chance to play, proving that he still has an eye for good things.
Inside the locker room at American Airlines Center.
The University of Texas players are celebrating wildly!
The way they celebrate is by having a bubble battle!
At first Chen Yan refused, until he was attacked like a strongman by DJ Augustine...
During the bubble battle, Chen Yan discovered that the shyest person in the audience was Durant. Durant not only hid in the corner, but also held a tactical board to block his key parts.
Chen Yan said he couldn't bear it anymore, and he and DJ Augustin directly attacked from both sides.
The double-team treatment that Durant didn't face on the court tonight was now enjoyed in the bathroom.
Durant quickly let himself go.
Durant, who was having fun, showed his wild side and started chasing people all over the locker room. His big feet were like a pair of flippers, and he ran very funny.
Chen Yan suddenly realized what he was doing when he saw Xiaoshuai like this.
This guy is not shy, he is coquettish!
Everyone in Texas is very excited to advance to the Sweet 16!
Unlike the previous top 64 and top 32, every game starting from the Sweet 16 will be broadcast live across the United States!
This means that the exposure of the players will directly increase to a higher level!
It can be said that compared with the previous two games, the Sweet 16 is a completely different journey!
Chen Yan is also looking forward to the next game more and more.