This striker is a bit of a monster

Chapter 42 George Mason Patriots
George Mason University is a well-known university in the United States, and it belongs to Fairfax County. It is only 15 kilometers away from Washington. It was formerly an affiliated college of the University of Virginia. Won the Nobel Prize.

Of course, if Zhou Lin came to George Mason University, it would not be because of such an academic environment.

In addition to being able to continue to be teammates with Blair, if he studies in this school, Zhou Lin can also return to Wang Hanxiang's restaurant to work, and the problem of board and lodging can be solved.

The school environment is also very good. Blair took Zhou Lin and Misha to the training ground of the school basketball team with ease.

When he went there, Zhou Lin saw that the George Mason University Patriots, who hadn't shown their faces in March Madness, were training crazily in the training hall.

"That's the new captain, Jay Lewis, that's Tony Skin, Gabe Norwood, Jordan Carter..."

Blair had been here a few times, so he already knew the whole team.

Aside from the departure of senior players, the Patriots' roster has not changed.

Zhou Lin's first feeling was that the altitude of this team was not high enough.

Few players on the team are taller than the [-]-foot-[-] Zhou Lin, and the average height is estimated to be about the same as that of the Flint Hills high school team.

Zhou Lin watched their training on the sidelines and was very focused. Everyone was very passionate and devoted.

Of course, there are no players with absolute talent.

"Rich, you came too suddenly. I'm sorting out the player's file and I'm on the phone. Hey, are you Zhou? I'm Jim, the head coach of the Patriots, Jim Laraniaga."

Head coach Jim Laraniaga is an old white man who looks about 60 or [-] years old.

And his name is Jim, and he looks somewhat similar to high school coach Jim, except that instead of wearing a plaid shirt, he is wearing loose training clothes and stretched out his hand towards Zhou Lin.

Zhou Lin held it tightly, nodded and said, "Hi, I'm Blair's teammate, Zhou Lin."

Jim patted Zhou Lin on the shoulder and said, "No. 30 in the United States, a five-star high school graduate, and a basketball genius from China. It's an honor!"

"I'm here for trial training, do you think it's convenient now?"

"of course."

Zhou Lin quickly changed into the training uniform. In this trial training, the coach of the Patriots did not pretend to be someone else, but he came to inspect it himself.

From basic physical tests to basic skills such as shooting, dribbling, and passing, the tests passed one by one.

Until both of them were sweating profusely, the old man was still full of energy, which Zhou Lin admired.

"You really run like a jaguar."

Coach Jim said approvingly: "I mean, my favorite animal is the jaguar, and in my eyes, you are a jaguar that is about to grow up, but you still need a little bit, just a little bit." help and guidance.”

Blair laughed and said, "Coach Jim, you told me that too."

Blair handed the drinks to Zhou Lin and Coach Jim.

Coach Jim laughed and said, "I'm watching a TV program called Animal World recently, so...you understand."

"How is my friend?"

asked Blair.

Coach Jim said loudly: "He is a genius, the genius I want. In fact, I didn't expect Zhou Lin to pay a sudden visit. Thank you, kid."

Zhou Lin also smiled and said, "My honor, Mr. Coach."

"Okay, the trial training is over here, how about meeting with the sports department in half an hour?"

Jim smiled and said, "I should change into a suitable suit and come and have a good talk with you."

"Okay, Mr. Jim, see you later."

Zhou Lin also borrowed the shower room of the Patriots team, washed and changed, and his fatigue gradually dissipated. Interviewing two schools in one day was not as easy as competing.

Half an hour later, Zhou Lin met Coach Jim in the school's sports building, who had been waiting for a long time.

Coach Jim, who changed his tracksuit and put on a suit, looked more energetic.

"What would you like to drink? Juice? Coffee, or Chinese tea?"

"Is there tea?"

Zhou Lin was slightly curious.

"of course."

Coach Jim took out a tea pot from the side, with the words 'West Lake Longjing' written on it.

"Try my craft."

Coach Jim made water for Zhou Lin and said, "I have been the coach of the Patriots since 97. I have participated in one, two, three... eight tournaments... Well, your Chinese tea."

Zhou Lin glanced at the tea, smiled and said, "Coach Jim, Chinese tea is not drunk like this."

The tea coach Jim gave him was soaked in warm water, and the tea leaves hadn't melted. Obviously, this coach, Mr., is not good at tea ceremony, and the can of tea seems to be newly opened.

"Sorry, to be honest, when I knew you were Chinese, I prepared tea, but I didn't drink it, so..." Coach Jim said honestly.

"Mr. Jim, is there any boiling water?"

Zhou Lin stood up and asked.

"of course."

Zhou Lin made tea again, using boiling water, and handed Jim a cup after several ups and downs.

"It smells good."

Coach Jim sniffed.

Zhou Lin nodded and said: "Tea needs boiling water to stimulate its fragrance. Of course, I can only do the tea ceremony. Mr. Jim, if you still want to ask me to drink tea, I will be very happy."

"So... can I continue on the previous topic?" Jim said with a thick skin.

Zhou Lin waved his hand, and Coach Jim continued.

"I'm a good coach."

Jim boasted, without blushing at all, and said: "Before I came to George Mason University, the Patriots only entered the national championship once, and I made this team better. Come with me."

Jim took Zhou Lin to the honor room next door, pointed to the few trophies and said: "1998-1999, the first regional season champion, the regional league champion entered the national championship for the second time, the 1999-2000 season regional champion, 2000-2001 regional league Champions, once again into the National Championship."

"Of course it can't be compared with Duke, North Carolina, UConn, Kansas...these universities."

Coach Jim stared at Zhou Lindao: "But the premise is that this school has never recruited enough good players."

This university has not yet had an NBA player who can name it, and the player's qualifications are evident.

Jim took out a large stack of materials from the side and said: "Maybe my recruitment work is not in place. It has been four consecutive years. My team doesn't even have a top 100 star high school student in the country. Many players are in After participating in the trial training, we did not choose George Mason University. In fact, the Patriots you saw were a team that lost at the starting line. We have been training hard and fighting hard, and I believe that with such a team, one day, when the opportunity comes, we will be able to create a miracle that belongs to the Patriots."

(End of this chapter)