Standing pretty old

Chapter 25 The Restless Donovan
UCLA is actively preparing for the game, and Florida is not idle.

In the basketball gym lounge at the University of Florida, coach Billy Donovan is convening his players to watch video and study their next opponent, UCLA.

The rich second generation of France and the MOP of the NCAA last year - Joakim Noah opened his mouth wide, smirked and said to his teammates: "Very good, this year's top 4 met this stupid bear, we can have another meal Roast bear feast!"

Dominican Al Horford said cautiously: "Don't be too careless. They have learned from last year, and this year will definitely be more difficult. Also, the Chinese newcomer who won the Wooden Award. To be honest, we know him well. Too little!"

Billy Donovan nodded and said: "That's right, don't underestimate your opponent. I originally thought that we had an absolute advantage in the interior, but after watching the data and video of this Chinese man, I think we It is necessary to be more vigilant, and if necessary, double-team tactics should be adopted against this Kraft Nguyen."

Noah said a little unhappy: "What? It's just such a short insider who needs double-teaming. I can handle it by myself. Al, help me block that slow UCLA center, he moves So slow it makes me want to doze off on defense!"

Hodford and Noah's one thing in the team is to swap the 4th and 5th positions in turn, so most of the time, it doesn't matter who goes to defend the center.But this time, Horford refused: "Hey, Joe, don't think I don't know what your idea is. I have been paying attention to this newcomer who suddenly appeared. I am not going to let go of such a good opportunity! "

Noah wanted to say something more, but was stopped by Donovan.

"Okay! According to the original plan, Joe will defend the center of UCLA, and Al will deal with the Chinese man! Joe, I will give you another privilege by the way. If you completely suppress the center of UCLA, I will allow you to decide for yourself Go find trouble with that Chinese man at any appropriate time!" Donovan said.

"Great! I'm sure...wait a minute, isn't it still asking me to double-team him?" Noah is sometimes a little impulsive, but he is not stupid at all.

However, by the time he realized it, Horford on the side had already laughed out loud, and the two immediately started fighting together.

Although Donovan is also a coach known for his iron fist, he also gives his players plenty of opportunities to communicate.No kidding, he is really a little afraid of Kraft Ruan, a short UCLA insider.

Judging from the information in hand, this insider has the physical talent of a top black player, kaleidoscopic low-post skills, and straight-arm shooting skills that are not stable but difficult to defend.

If you insist on a shortcoming, then the height of about 6 feet 6 inches to 6 feet 7 inches may be regarded as a significant shortcoming.But Donovan, who has been in the basketball world for many years, understands that height is very deceptive.For example, Charles Barkley who is less than 198cm tall, Dennis Rodman who is 203cm tall in shoes, and "Aunt" Larry Johnson who is 201cm. These vivid examples tell everyone that height is never the only criterion for an excellent insider.

Double team?No one would have guessed that Donovan even had the idea of ​​locking up Ruan Erniu by using the method he used to deal with Auden.

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On March 3, the Georgia Dome (also translated as the Georgia Dome) stadium in Atlanta.Here will be held two final 31 games and the final finals.

The first two sides to play are the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Georgetown Hoyas.

Oden the Great vs. Roy Hibbert is the biggest highlight of the game, but in the opening 3 minutes, Greg Oden was forced to leave the field because of 2 consecutive fouls.

Under normal circumstances, the next game should be Roy Hibbert's show time.But the reality is that the Buckeyes guard Mike Conley took control of the scene, and he led the team to quickly gain the lead.

整场比赛，两大中锋都陷入了犯规麻烦。罗伊*希伯特19分6板略胜与奥登的13分8板，但是他们两个20分钟左右的上场时间根本不足以决定正常比赛。

Jeff Green of the Hoyas scored 9 points and 12 rebounds, but did not show the demeanor a leader should have at critical moments.

On the contrary, Mike Conley of the Buckeyes, he used 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists to help the Buckeyes win the game. Ohio State took the lead in advancing to the 2007 NCAA Finals .

One spot for the finals has been determined, so everyone's eyes are naturally on the other spot.

Is it powerful defending champion Florida?Or the historically glorious basketball giants UCLA?Basketball fans all over the country have been waiting for this game.

The head coach finally submitted the playing list at the last moment of the prescribed time before the game.

Florida Gators:

C Joakim Noah
PF Al Horford

SF Corey Brewer

SG Lee Humphrey

PG Taolin Green
UCLA Bruins:
C Lorenzo Mata
PF Ruan Erniu

SF Luke Richard Bammert

SG Aaron Afflalo
PG Darren Collison

The starting lineup of the Gators was within everyone's expectations, but coach Ben Holland obviously tasted the sweetness in the last game against the University of Kansas and resolutely put Bammert at the small forward position. Defensive strength.

In the center of the basketball court, the basketball was thrown high into the air by the law enforcement referee.

Joakim Noah jumped up first and got the basketball, but Darren Collison jumped out and got the ball.

Ruan Erniu leaned against Horford in the low position and got into position easily.

Collison also sent the ball to his hands immediately.Ruan Erniu made a sudden effort, forcing Horford back a step, and then turned around 360 degrees, throwing Horford away.Facing Joakim Noah, who came to help defend with all his teeth and claws, an explosive one-armed dunk instantly ignited the game.

Of course, good friend Westbrook will not let go of this opportunity to steal the spotlight in front of the people of the United States. He was the first to jump up and cheered with open arms.

Ruan Erniu himself didn't say anything, he put the rebounded basketball on the floor with a cold face, and ran towards the half court instead.

"Cover me! Not only is he strong, but he's also fast!" Al Horford didn't say much, but his convincing words to Joakim Noah in the first round fully proved Ruan Erniu's strength.

The seemingly mindless Frenchman is actually a person with a delicate heart.Even Al admits so quickly that he is not as fast as that Chinese, and his slower moving speed may not be able to keep up with the speed of the Chinese.That being the case, in order to win, one must be ready to double-team the Chinese at any time.

However, this is a strategy on the defensive end.On the offensive end, Noah still has plenty of confidence in the face of the slower-moving Mata.Also in the low post, Joakim Noah easily passed Mata with a breakthrough with the ball.

The Frenchman stretched his long arms, held the ball high, and he was about to hit UCLA with a dunk.

The truth is, he thought so beautifully!

A big hand that appeared suddenly slapped down like a black cloud pressing down on the city!

(End of this chapter)