On this day in early March, many Chinese fans are watching NBA news helplessly. Yao Ming's comeback is still in the foreseeable future, and the Nets have secured their position as deputy squad leader. And Yi Jianlian, who played only seven minutes in yesterday's game, fell again.
Since 2008, Chinese basketball seems to have been going badly. Although Yao Ming led the team to a historic breakthrough in the first round of the playoffs last season, his injuries have cast a shadow over the major eastern country.
Although Yi Jianlian has played more and more wonderful performances, his state of playing and stopping has also made his position in the Nets become shaky.
But just on the major NBA news websites, fans also found some different news.
"Chinese teenagers shine in the NCAA arena and blow up American star guards!"
"18-year-old Chinese teenager ravaged the NCAA, has signed up for the NBA draft!"
"ESPN: Yiyang's draft pick will not fall out of the 20th place in the first round."
"China's most promising outside star is born!"
These titles have undoubtedly greatly stimulated the nerves of Chinese fans. Now that Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian are not going well, Chinese fans are in desperate need of a new hero. And Yiyang, who was still playing in college, took up this important task without knowing it.
Fans have clicked on these titles to view the highlights of Yiyang's games on the NCAA arena. Not to mention how happy the Chinese fans are when they see the familiar faces of the East among a group of foreigners.
They searched for Yiyang's information on the Internet, but in the end they were surprised to find that they found nothing.
Yiyang's information is very rare in China, and Yiyang's father was not a particularly famous player, so it is normal that no one remembers it.
Yiyang appeared out of thin air and was placed in front of the Chinese fans. This kind of mystery made Yiyang quickly become popular in China!
Now it's not just the fan community, even CCTV5 has started to pay attention to Yiyang's information.
"Why have I never heard of this person before?" CCTV5 executives looked at the highlights of Yiyang's competition as if they had seen a bunch of undiscovered treasures.
"I checked. Yiyang's father used to be a professional player and played in the CBA for a while. After retiring, the whole family moved to the United States. At that time, Yiyang was young and his father was not well-known, so few people knew him. Yiyang. I think it is necessary for us to send a team to follow up and film his news, because this Yiyang is said to be very likely to be selected by the NBA team in the first round! This kid is not an ordinary person!" CCTV5 Basketball Specialist Reporter Liu Qing can't wait to solve the mystery for Chinese fans.
However, the leader waved his hand. "No, don't worry. China has a lot of players playing in the NCAA, but not many of them are really famous. I don't want us to spend a lot of time to publicize, but the child becomes mediocre in the end. He has just passed a round. Is it? If he can make the second round, I will send you to follow up and report."
Obviously, CCTV executives are not willing to waste time for a Chinese player outside the system. Unless, Yiyang can continue to prove his ability.
Liu Qing was a little disappointed, but he could only accept it reluctantly. Now he can only pray for Yiyang, who is playing on the other side of the ocean, to continue to pass the battle.
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Yiyang has become more and more popular in China, but Yiyang himself has no idea about it.
This boy who grew up in the Wood District is now practicing his ball-handling skills in accordance with Stevens's training plan.
Although as far as NCAA is concerned, Yiyang's ball-handling ability is completely sufficient. But Stevens and Yiyang both know that their final stop is not March Madness, but landing in the NBA!
Of course, before that, Stevens and Yiyang also hope to win this year's NCAA championship. Everyone is preparing for their second game.
After defeating the University of Texas, the Bulldogs did not relax, but continued to prepare. Only a well-prepared team can deal with any emergencies.
Compared to the University of Texas, the Bulldogs' opponents in the second round seem to be less powerful.
Murray State University, the name of this school rarely appears in March Madness. And this year, many players in their team didn't even recognize Stevens.
Through the game video Stevens can find that Murray State can get to where it is today, relying on their teamwork. Speaking of the players' personal abilities, there are really few players in the Murray State team that can make Stevens admire.
But the Bulldogs marshal knows the truth about sailing carefully. Although the opponent in the second round is not as tough as the University of Texas, Stevens still urges the players to train seriously. After all, in a place like the March Madness Championship, where the weak wins the strong, it happens from time to time.
After several days of training, Yiyang and the Bulldogs couldn't wait to finally meet their second opponent, Murray State University.
The game is still played in the center of the stadium, but today, most of the fans on the scene have become supporters of the Bulldogs. Especially for Yiyang, many fans in the stands held up signs with the word "1", and his name was shouted by countless people.
The popularity of Yiyang is even higher than that of Hayward last year!
At the beginning of the game, Yiyang assisted Matt Howard to score a hook under the basket. For people who are accustomed to Brad's high-intensity defense, Murray State's point guard did not put any pressure on Yiyang at all.
For the second goal, Hayward singles out a jump shot, and the basketball hits again. People are not admired, Hayward this guy's projection may be one of his signatures in the NBA in the future.
Finally, Yiyang used a wide open three-pointer to completely open the Bulldogs' offense. And this three-pointer is also Yiyang's first three-pointer in this March Crazy Championship!
Only three rounds in the opening, Murray State was stopped by this 7-0 offensive spurt. For a team without a star, encountering the bulldogs, a potential opponent, simply doesn't know how to play.
Murray State University has come all the way to the present, relying on their teamwork. They are all attacking and cooperating, and they are as precise and beautiful as a textbook.
But basketball is a sport that requires the close integration of teams and individuals. It is impossible for individuals or teams to achieve success.
Murray State University's offense is deadlocked, but no one can stand up. As for the defensive end, they are far behind the Bulldogs in talent.
Even the defensive blue-collar power forward Willie Wesley, who is usually not active on the offensive end, scored 12 points today under Yiyang's needle.
When the second half of the game started, only two-thirds of the fans were still in their seats. The remaining third had been made sleepy by this unsuspecting game, and had already gone home early.
In the end, Yiyang scored 18 points and 11 assists to help Butler University defeat Murray State University 88 to 65 and successfully advanced.
There is nothing to say about this victory. The huge power gap between the two sides is obvious to all.
At this point, the first stage of the March Madness Championship is all over. After two rounds of fighting, the 2010 NCAA "Sweet Top 16" list was officially released. Butler University Bulldogs, impressively listed!
After the game, the players of UU Reading www.uukanshu.com Bulldogs did not celebrate too much. One is because this game is really easy to win, and second, the start of the second stage of March Madness also means that greater challenges are truly waiting ahead! The Bulldogs team should stand up, not celebrate.
At the same time, in Las Vegas, another host city of the March Madness Championship, Syracuse University has just defeated their opponent.
A thin and tall man wearing Syracuse University's No. 4 jersey immediately rushed into the locker room, turned on the TV, and watched news related to March Madness.
Through the TV report, the tall and thin man learned that Butler University had also been successfully promoted. And their elimination of Murray State University was even easier than the first round!
Syracuse No. 4 couldn't help pursing his dry lips. It seems that the next round of the game is destined to be very tragic.
"What are you doing Wesley! The reporters are all waiting outside!?" At this moment, a gray-haired old man rushed into the locker room and dragged the thin, tall No. 4 man out again.
"I know sir! I just rushed back to watch the news, and I will be interviewed by reporters later!" Syracuse No. 4 walked out of the locker room reluctantly, leaving only the TV on. On the TV screen, everyone from the Bulldogs team has already walked into the player aisle. When they come on the next stage, the opponent standing in front of them will be the thin and tall Syracuse No. 4 just now.
Yes, the opponent of the Bulldogs in the round of 16 will be Syracuse University.
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