In addition to Li Kaiming, the players and coaches of the Memphis Tigers are famous for this battle.
Elliott Williams played 31 minutes in this game and scored 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Not only did he perform well, he also slapped Dream Green in the face!
He arrogantly tweeted after the game, attaching a photo that he thought was handsome. In the photo, he was facing the camera and giving a thumbs up.
Draymond Green, didn't you say that if I score more than 15 points, you will walk out of the arena backwards? Who are you?
You are not in Washington at all. Where have you been hiding? Dreamcatcher Green.
After this battle, his predicted pick rose from 20+ to around 15th, approaching the lottery zone.
And coach Pastner also became famous overnight. As the youngest head coach in the NCAA and a rookie coach, he led the team alone for the first time in his career and reached the top 16 in the United States. Also defeated Tom Zoe!
Such an impressive record has raised Pastner's popularity several levels.
In a recent online poll initiated by ESPN, Pastner was named the best coach of the season with 70% of the votes!
And his success lies not only in himself, but also brings some thinking and inspiration to other NCAA teams.
Do coaches necessarily need to find experienced coaches? Are rookie coaches necessarily worse than those old guys?
So far, the answer to both of these is no.
Pastner's success has also inspired those rookie coaches who have been struggling in the NCAA. As long as they seize the opportunity, nothing is impossible!
ah? You ask me what is an opportunity? Holding a thick leg like Li Kaiming's is an opportunity!
After Memphis entered March Madness, in just one week, it defeated powerful opponents Maryland and Michigan, and both games were defeated by one.
As the 13th seed, they defeated the 4th and 5th seeds in succession. Such a record shocked all the fans and began to reflect on why such a powerful team in Memphis was only ranked 13th in the Midwest Division. name.
With such a strong strength, he is at least among the top 5 in the division!
Most people have a new understanding of Memphis's strength. Such a dark horse has emerged halfway, casting another layer of mystery over the still-hard-fought Midwest Division.
Many people want to see how far this Memphis can go?
Just when fans across the country were shocked by Memphis' performance, the result of another game was like a bombshell, instantly detonating the entire American sports circle!
In the Midwest Division, the University of Northern Iowa, the No. 9 seed, defeated the favorite, the University of Kansas, the No. 1 seed in the division, 69:67!
This news, like a tornado, swept through all the popular topics within an hour!
The University of Northern Iowa, a group of guys who couldn't even enter the NBA, actually defeated the University of Kansas, which was the favorite to win the championship. This surprised everyone, including Li Kaiming.
Just look at how luxurious Kansas' lineup is: Xavier Henry, Jeff Withey, Tayshaun Taylor, Markieff Morris, Marcus Morris and Cole Aldridge... …
Such a luxurious lineup composed almost entirely of NBA draft picks actually lost to some unknown undrafted players!
The entire Memphis team was shocked by the news!
Originally, according to the competition arrangement, the winners of these two teams would be their opponents in the next round. From top to bottom of the Memphis team, from the coach to the team doctor, everyone thought that Kansas would easily defeat the University of Northern Iowa...
The result is that Kansas actually got a second round trip!
When they learned the news, the Memphis players were silent, not knowing whether to be happy or pity.
Fortunately, Kansas, the biggest obstacle in the division, actually fell in the second round. This is undoubtedly beneficial to them. Compared with playing Kansas, the University of Northern Iowa is definitely easier to deal with.
It's a pity that a team like Kansas can also overturn!
Kansas' elimination was like a bucket of cold water poured on the heads of the Memphis players!
After the victory over Michigan, with the media hyping it up, both coach Pastner and the players appeared to be more or less arrogant!
It is normal to have such emotions after defeating an enemy that you never thought about.
But in the blink of an eye, fate gave them a reminder: This is the NCAA, where miracles happen, one game determines the outcome, and everything is possible!
On the other side, the results of other games also came out one after another. In the remaining two games of the Midwest Division, Tennessee State University defeated Ohio University 88:63. No. 2 seed Ohio State University lived up to expectations and defeated Georgia Tech 75:66. and Tennessee meet in the Midwest Division semifinals.
In the Eastern Division, the University of Kentucky, led by former Memphis head coach Calipari, defeated Wake Forest University 90:60. In the Southern Division, Duke University easily defeated the University of California, Berkeley, 68:53. The two favorites to win the championship played steadily and continued to move forward. Heading towards the national finals...
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Huaguo, Fujian Province, Hongxinerke Headquarters.
Jiang Shan hurriedly pushed open the door of the manager's office and said to Jiang Xuemin, "Dad, something big happened!"
Jiang Xuemin's expression changed, and he immediately went over to close the office door, turned around, and said with a serious face, "What's wrong? Don't be in a hurry and speak slowly!"
Seeing her father's nervous look, Jiang Shan chuckled and said, "Dad, I said there was something big, but I didn't mean there was something bad. Why are you so serious?"
Hearing his daughter's explanation, Jiang Xuemin breathed a sigh of relief, and then smiled, "Aren't I afraid that you will get me into trouble?"
Jiang Shan said with an unconvinced look, "I don't like hearing this anymore. When did I get you into trouble?"
Jiang Xuemin rolled his eyes, "Then who took off a boy's pants when we were in elementary school? My memory is not very good, I kind of forgot about it!"
A layer of red mist rose up on Jiang Shan's snow-white cheeks, and she stamped her foot twice, "Oh, Dad! How many years have passed, and you still mention it! Besides, I didn't mean it, I obviously had nothing to hold on to when I fell... …”
Jiang Xuemin laughed and changed the topic without leaving any trace, "Didn't you say there was something urgent? What's the emergency?"
Jiang Shan said, "Dad, do you still remember the spokesperson I found for you last time?"
"Of course you remember, Li Kaiming, right? The young man is quite handsome!" Jiang Xuemin nodded.
Jiang Shan took out a document and handed it to Jiang Xuemin, "Dad, this guy has become more popular in America recently. You will know if you look at these data. If we wait until he is drafted, we can negotiate a contract with him. If so, I'm afraid I won't be able to compete with those big international companies..."
Jiang Xuemin took the document and carefully flipped through the pages. There was a hint of surprise on his face, "Shanshan, this guy is making rapid progress!"
Immediately he lowered his head and thought for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Go to America tomorrow and contact him on behalf of our company to see what he means!"
Looking at her resolute father, Jiang Shan's eyes lit up and she nodded heavily, "Don't worry, Dad! I will definitely triumph!"
This is her father who can single-handedly found a national enterprise like Hongxin Erke in that turbulent era...
