Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 435 Instant Fame Known Throughout the Land
The match continued, and in just five minutes, under Kogure's leadership, Farragut Academy had built a double-digit lead.

Coach St. Joseph, the players, and the spectators all stared at Kogure with bewildered expressions.

"So strong!"

Rahim's breathing was slightly rapid, and a hint of helplessness was in his eyes.

This match was undoubtedly a tough challenge for him.

Whether on offense or defense, Kogure demonstrated an overwhelming advantage.

Although Kogure couldn't completely limit Rasheed's performance, Rasheed seemed quite powerless under his defense.

This can be seen from his less than 40% accuracy rate.

For an inside player, this shooting percentage is unacceptable.

Every minute of the game was a test for Rahim, making him feel like every second was an eternity.

Kogure's strength was so overwhelming that he could barely breathe.

Rahim kept adjusting his breathing, trying to stay calm, but the anxiety and pressure inside him kept surging like a tide.

St. Joseph's fans sensed Raheem's predicament and could only hope that he could make a breakthrough.

Soon, Saint Joseph launched another attack.

Rasheed lands at the high post and, with the help of a teammate's screen, drives to the basket.

Unfortunately, Kogure seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, turned around and went around to catch up with Rahim at an extremely fast speed.

In the blink of an eye, Rasheed strode into the paint, leaped up, and attempted a dunk.

Suddenly, he heard a whooshing sound behind his head.

pop~
A large hand slapped the basketball onto the backboard and then grabbed it.

Nail board grabber!

Kogure's hand is nearly 23 centimeters long, not much shorter than Jordan's 24.8 centimeters.

Compared to Jordan's hand, Kobe, who was only 21 centimeters tall, looked much smaller.

For basketball players, large hands can give them a better ability to handle the ball, making shooting, passing, and changing direction more effortless.

At the same time, large hands can be an advantage when backing down or in contact, making it easier to maintain control of the basketball.

Of course, the length of the hand is also closely related to the arm span.

Compared to Jordan, Kobe needed more muscle power to compensate for the smaller hand size.

While Rahim was still in a daze, Kogure quickly launched a fast attack.

The unnamed St. Joseph striker tried to delay the opponent near the center circle, but Kogure first used a feint to lure him in, then pushed off with his right foot and accelerated past him.

St. Joseph's shooting guard immediately released Sawakita and rushed towards Kogure.

Kogure reacted quickly, delivering a swift bounce pass that slipped through the gap between the two St. Joseph guards and found its way to Sawakita, who was cutting into the paint.

Because the pass was so easy, Zebei didn't need to adjust and easily scored a layup.

Rahim still didn't give up. He called for the ball again in the low post and tried to turn and shoot with one hand to help the team score.

While there are many top-ranked high school players in America who fail to make it to the NBA, such as the famous Lenny Cook, Rasheed Wallace is clearly not one of them.

This guy's skill level is genuinely NBA-level, though of course, he's still quite a bit inferior to Kogure.

In this era, the no-handcheck rule had not yet been introduced, and defensive players could limit an opponent's breakthrough by pulling their hand.

Without hesitation, Kogure unleashed Death Coil and even reached out his groping hands, touching Rahim all over.

Rahim's expression changed drastically, and his rhythm was clearly affected.

The instant he turned around, Kogure swiftly intercepted the ball.

pop~
The basketball bounced to the ground and was eventually caught by Ronnie Fields.

This time, St. Joseph quickly retreated to defend.

Seeing no opportunity for a fast break, Ronnie Fields dribbled the ball past midfield and passed it to Kogure, who was positioned high up.

Rahim had no choice but to follow, standing a step away from Kogure.

After receiving the ball, Kogure began to observe the positions of his teammates!
Farragut players began to move, and soon, Ronnie Fields, using a teammate's screen, quickly shook off his marker. Immediately, Kogure passed the ball to Ronnie Fields, who scored with a jump shot.

After successfully suppressing Rahim, Kogure began to employ tactics, showcasing his versatility.

His advantage in being out of position is very obvious.

For scouts, a mismatch advantage is definitely a big plus.

The game continued, and Kogure began to distribute possession of the ball more effectively.

Among them, Ronnie Fields, the team's apparent leader, received the most ball possession.

He delivered an extremely efficient performance thanks to Kogure's pass.

Besides Ronnie Fields, Kogure also gave Sawakita many opportunities.

Zebei seized the opportunity and scored a lot of points, his efficiency was no less than that of Ronnie Fields.

Led by Farragut's "new trio," the gap between the two sides is widening further.

Despite Coach St. Joseph calling two timeouts, the results were not ideal.

Coach St. Joseph tried to contain Kogure's performance, but Kogure's strength and all-around abilities completely exceeded his expectations.

With Kogure's skill level, he would be a force to be reckoned with even in the NCAA, let alone in the high school league.

Not long after, Farragut Academy ended the first half with a score of 58-32.

In just the first half, the two sides had already built a 26-point lead.

If Garnett had been there, Farragut Academy could have built an even larger point differential.

Of course, it's only a possibility.

During this period, Garnett had a hard time limiting Raheem's performance.

In the second half, St. Joseph's High School did not give up and further intensified their defense.

Unfortunately, Rahim still struggled greatly under Kogure's control.

In the eighth minute of the second half, Kogure once again provided a brilliant pass to Ronnie Fields, who scored a goal, extending Farragut Academy's lead to 40 points.

The remaining time is destined to be wasted time.

Coach Stephen waved his hand and substituted Kogure and Ronnie Fields off the field.

However, Zebei remained on the field.

Surprisingly, Rahim did not leave the field; he remained on the field as well.

Even so, Zebei was in excellent form, and Farragut Academy did not fall behind by much.

Rahim was finally substituted off the field with five minutes remaining in the game.

When the game ended, Farragut Academy defeated St. Joseph's High School 105-69.

In the US high school basketball league, the rules of the game vary slightly from state to state.

Like the NCAA rules, each offensive possession lasts 35 seconds. This is mainly to allow players on the court to better execute their plays and cultivate their tactical awareness from a young age.

The American high school game lasts 40 minutes in two halves, with each offensive possession lasting 35 seconds.

Normally, a total score of 80 points or more in a game is considered a high score.

However, Farragut Academy managed to score 105 points in this game!
If Kogure and the others hadn't been substituted off early, they would definitely have scored higher.

What an exaggerated level of dominance!

In this game, Rasheed scored 20 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, dished out 2 assists, and committed as many as 6 turnovers.

Furthermore, most of his points came during garbage time, which somehow boosted his shooting percentage to nearly 50%.

Rahim only scored 8 points in his matchup against Kogure.

Kogure completely outplayed Rasheed, recording a triple-double of 25 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists in just 28 minutes of play.

Among them, he had 7 offensive rebounds.

This match made Kogure an instant star!
(End of this chapter)