Basketball's No. 1 Anti-Fan

Chapter 13 Reverse BOAT
"You said UNC wants to play an invitational with us in a week?"

Han Sen was feeling happy when Tois came to discuss something with him after training.

Toyes nodded, looking sad.

It is not a good idea to accept or reject this kind of invitation. If you don't accept, you will be considered a coward; but if you accept, you will inevitably be beaten up.

"This is a bit unexpected." Han Sen certainly didn't expect it.

Because of what he said?
It shouldn't be.

North Carolina is Jordan's alma mater and the most well-known school in the NCAA. As the saying goes, a tall tree attracts the wind, so it is common for them to be used as a target of criticism.

If they have to fight back every time, wouldn't they be busy to death?

"It's probably because of face. After all, we are just a second-tier league team."

Khalil's news made a big deal out of it.

"Not like."

Han Sen shook his head. The University of North Carolina was not only famous, but also incredibly strong. Even if he took the initiative to fight them and won, it would not prove anything.

But at this moment, he thought of a possibility: "Coach, do you think we have a chance against UNC?"

"No." Tois shook his head without even thinking.

The reason they were able to beat Michigan State University was because Michigan State University underestimated the opponent. If not, they would have had little chance of winning.

Not to mention the University of North Carolina. Michigan State University is ranked fifth because they are fifth in strength, and the University of North Carolina is ranked first because the highest is first...

Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington, Danny Green, they are all players who have made it through the NCAA and are halfway to the NBA.

What's more, with the previous experience of Michigan State University, the University of North Carolina cannot underestimate the opponent.

So no matter how you look at it, Barry University has no chance.

"Yes, they can't lose. I even think that apart from the 'Crazy Three', they shouldn't care about other games." Han Sen's question just now was to confirm.

"So playing against other teams is no different than playing against us. Playing against us is a little more topical."

You know, the invitational tournament was originally held for the [Alliance Committee] to watch.

"Then I reject them."

The win over Michigan State University made Hansen famous, but playing against UNC is likely to bring Hansen back to square one.

Han Sen shook his head. "Coach, this is the first and perhaps only chance in our school's history to play against North Carolina. We can't miss it."

……

The news that Barry University and the University of North Carolina are about to play in an invitational tournament has attracted a lot of attention from the outside world.

Not only did the NCAA league publicize it, but mainstream sports media like TNT also reported it.

Such external attention finally gave Han Sen another opportunity to attend a press conference.

There were far more reporters this time than at the opening game.

And from the beginning of the press conference, they directed their attacks at Han Sen.

"You said before that you could beat North Carolina. Do you still think so now?" the reporter asked arrogantly.

"Of course." Han Sen said calmly.

"But I really can't find any reason why you won." The reporter didn't give any face.

"Before the game against Michigan State University, I guess you had the same thought as you do now." Han Sen retorted directly.

"In what areas do you think you have advantages?" the reporter asked unwillingly.

"How about we make a bet? $50 on whether we can win this game." Han Sen did not respond this time, but took the initiative to look at the reporter.

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room was in an uproar.

Even Tois, who was used to Hansen's way of speaking, turned to look at Hansen with wide eyes.

By making a bet with reporters at a press conference, Han Sen had set a precedent.

"What do you think? Do you dare to come?" Seeing that the reporter was still stunned, Han Sen asked.

The reporter smiled awkwardly and finally sat down.

What a joke, his annual salary is less than 50, and who would be stupid enough to accept such a bet? There was constant discussion at the scene, and they really couldn't figure out where Han Sen's confidence came from.

However, this also made them more curious about the upcoming game.

If Barry University can really beat the University of North Carolina, it will not be [passion], but a real [miracle].

Han Sen's remarks added fuel to the fire for the upcoming game.

Some people expect Barry University to pull off another upset, but more people are ready to see Barry University make a fool of itself.

Due to the huge attention from the outside world, this game was scheduled to be held at the American Airlines Arena, the home of the Heat.

It attracted nearly 15,000 fans to watch the game.

At the beginning of the game, the players of the University of North Carolina showed great concentration, and their individual abilities and cooperation were superb.

Although Barry University played extremely hard, the gap in strength between the two teams was too great and the score continued to widen.

In the first half of the game, Barry University was behind by nearly 20 points.

In the second half, the University of North Carolina showed no sign of slowing down, and they eventually defeated Barry University 95-41.

After the game, Hansen and the Barry University players walked into the player tunnel with their heads down.

"Don't go to the post-match press conference." As soon as he entered, Toyes called Hansen.

"I have to go." Han Sen shook his head.

"They won't let you go easily." Tois reminded that Hansen's words before the game were too loud.

"Coach, I'm not the type to run away." Han Sen looked at Tois with a calm expression.

Tois looked at Hansen for a long time, then patted Hansen on the shoulder and nodded.

When Han Sen appeared at the press conference, the atmosphere instantly became lively.

As soon as he sat down, he became the target of public criticism.

"You were so confident before the game, but you lost, and lost by 54 points. What do you want to say about this?"

The reporter who was called couldn't wait and started asking questions as he stood up.

The other reporters all looked at Han Sen, waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

As confused as their expressions were before the game, they now look as gloating as they are now.

Even the reporter who Hansen bet with before the game looked annoyed, as he could have easily won 50.

It seems like we lost 54 points, but in fact we won 4 points?
Han Sen calmly moved the microphone closer to himself:
"Michael Jordan entered the league in 1984, but he didn't win his first NBA championship until 1991. Before that, he was defeated by the Detroit Pistons time and time again, but he didn't get discouraged and kept honing himself, and finally defeated the Pistons."

"These seem to have nothing to do with my questions." The reporter couldn't help but remind.

Han Sen smiled and continued:
"What I want to say is that there are no permanent winners in the world. In fact, most of the time, there are losers. Learning how to face failure is as important as winning the game."

Han Sen's answer is very profound. "When facing failure, don't escape or look for excuses, but work hard to improve yourself until you defeat it." This is the charm of competitive sports, and it is also a truth that many people have never learned in their entire lives.

The reporters in the audience were very agitated.

Han Sen's words could not satisfy them. It was not because of whether his words were right or wrong, but because they wanted to see a frustrated and lost Han Sen, or an angry and runaway Han Sen, but definitely not the Han Sen who was neither arrogant nor humble in front of them.

The questions and challenges continued, but Han Sen remained calm.

It’s not that he is so calm, but in a game that he can’t win, his goal is not to win, but [anti-fan value].

Before, he needed two thousand [Black Fan Value] to activate the lottery, which was not a small amount.

Under normal circumstances, since the invitational tournament ends at the end of December, he might not even be able to arrive until the end of the season.

After all, no matter how exciting the game with Michigan State University is or how popular it is in the news, it will gradually be forgotten after a while.

But Toews's news changed all that.

He was just surprised that the University of North Carolina would look for them, not that he didn't want to play against the University of North Carolina.

Even his mood was the same as before the Michigan State matchup, which was anticipation.

Then, the result exceeded his expectations.

Because in this game, his [anti-fan value] skyrocketed, and it exceeded ten thousand before the game was over!

(End of this chapter)