Black Basketball: Before The Miracle Happened, I Had Already Won The Championship

The next day was the first day of the National Competition.

Three hours before the start of the game, the spectator stands were already packed with people.

After coming out of the locker room and entering the arena through the player tunnel, Teikō Junior High and their opponent today, Yamanoe Middle School, were under the spotlight. Everyone's expressions were serious, and their eyes were full of fighting spirit.

around.

There were comments from the audience everywhere.

In this noisy atmosphere, Teikō's first battle is about to begin.

"How far can Yamanoe go this year?"

"Really been waiting."

The weekly reporters on the sidelines also looked excitedly at the players from both sides who were warming up.

"Yamanoe was also a top four team last year, so its strength should be about the same as Teikō's?"

"Fo"

"There is still a gap in strength."

"Especially considering that Teikō's opponent in the semifinals last year was Okayama."

"And this year's Teikō is different from last year. Those two first-year players, No. 7 Shigure Akito and No. 8 Nijimura Shuzo, although I haven't seen them play live yet, just looking at the data is scary enough.

Teikō Twins, this is the hottest topic among reporters from various basketball weekly magazines in the past two days.

After all, Shigure Akito averaged 40 points per game in three consecutive quarters, and Nijimura posted nearly a triple-double in three quarters. It was really shocking.

ME......

Still in first grade.

Immediately, everyone began to discuss the rumored strength of the Teikō Twins. Everyone was quarreling with each other.

soon.

Warm-up time is over.

On the Teikō bench, everyone looked at Shirogane Kozo.

Shirogane Kozo showed his usual smile, "Just follow the pace of the qualifiers, because I know very well that we are the strongest this year."

"Now go and win your first victory in the national competition until you finally win the championship!"

"yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Five starters took to the field.

"Shigure."

"Hongcun."

At this moment, Shirogane Genzo suddenly called out to them.

Shigure Akito looked back at him, a flash of doubt in his eyes.

"I'm looking forward to Shigure-san's scoring performance."

"And Nijimura-san's comprehensive ability to connect the whole team like a rainbow."

Shirogane Genzo said solemnly, obviously having high expectations for the two of them.

Shigure Akito nodded slightly. Needless to say, Shirogane Kozo was very skilled. This feeling of being trusted... was really good.

Shigure made an OK gesture, and then said in a very calm and calm tone: "Okay, let's watch my performance. 10 three-pointers should be enough to deal with them.

With that said, Shigure turned around and walked towards the arena.

Shirogane Genzo was startled for a moment, and then looked at Nijimura Shuzo who was speechless, and smiled at the other person, "Don't lose to him, Nijimura.

the other side.

The moment Shigure Akito stepped into the arena, the system's beep sounded in his mind.

[Current Road to Glory mission ‘First victory in the country’…………

[Task content: Help Teikō Junior High win its first victory in the national competition (score no less than 40 points)]

[Task reward: designated talent unlock card*4]

When he heard the prompt, Shigure Akito's eyes lit up. He knew that when it came to the national competition, there was no reason why the system would not perform the task.

Specified talent unlock card~

That's good.

It is equivalent to getting four talent skills for free, which can save a lot of talent cards.

really.

It has to be nationwide.

The mission rewards are generous enough.

If he continues at this pace, it won't be long before his strength will reach another level, making him even more powerful. Thinking of this [Shigure Akito's eyes flashed with fighting spirit.

At this time, the starters of both teams were already in place.

Teikō's starting lineup is still the same as in the qualifiers.

And the mountain river on the opposite side.

I heard from the third-year players that as a semi-final team last year, except for their slightly inferior center, the other four players were all strong players.

Toot~!

The referee blew the whistle.

Yamanoe's center and Ozo Masaaki jumped up to compete for the ball.

Snap~!

With his excellent physical ability and technique, Ozo Masaaki easily batted the ball towards himself.

Eba Masari got the ball, then took the ball through the midfield and passed it to Utsumi Shodo at the top of the arc.

Here, the high-position pick-and-roll between Utsumi Masahiko and Ozo Masaaki is Teikō's classic tactical cooperation among third-year players in addition to Shigure and Nijimura, the two first-year players.

Masaaki Okura has very good shooting ability at mid-to-long distances, which allows him to have more attack methods to attack his opponents after the cover is removed.

Masahiko Utsumi can break through, make emergency jump shots, and pass the ball to Masaaki Okura, allowing him to shoot from mid- to long-range, or follow up and wait for the ball, and then attack the basket.

This time, Utsumi Masahiko chose to rush directly to the penalty area.

The three frontmen of Shanzhijiang retreated, giving General Utsumi an unprecedented fierce pincer attack.

In Yamanoe's view, compared to Teikō's two new starters, third-year small forward Masahiko Utsumi must be a greater threat.

Especially the opponent's breakthrough ability.

In this game, no matter what the situation is on the field, Yamanoe will send two people to stare at Utsumi Masahiko in order to double-team him at any time.

As for why it wasn't the obviously stronger Okura Masaaki.

...

Their Yamanoe insiders don't have that ability, and after all, Masaaki Ozo is the center. As long as Teikō is restricted at the source of the pass, it can be regarded as restricting Masaaki Ozo in disguise.

At this time, Utsumi Masahiko, after breaking into the penalty area and enjoying the treatment of the three-man attack, he was not panicked at all, and even felt it.

Ever since two first-year monsters came to the team, he hadn't enjoyed this level of attention from his opponents in the qualifiers.

Bang~!

Jump up!

With a feint in the air, he passed the ball to Nijimura Shuzo who came over.

DEL......

He actually wanted to get it right in one step.

But similar to Yamanoe's predicament, he does not have the ability to accurately score points from a long distance. Fortunately, there is Nijimura on the court. With his transfer, the actual effect can be achieved.

Phew~!

Nijimura releases the ball very quickly after touching it!

Shigure Akito received the ball in the right corner.

Almost empty seats.

[Soichiro Jin catches the ball and makes a three-pointer: Be ready to catch the ball outside the three-point line. After catching the ball, you can instantly jump up and shoot the three-point shot]

In the surprised eyes of the audience, Teikō's No. 7 three-pointer had just been taken, and Teikō's familiar face, third-year Utsumi Masahiko, had already raised his hands.

He knows it very well.

The reason why Yamanoe dared to double-team him like this was because he didn't know the current situation of their Teikō.

This is also the inevitable result. With such a dense schedule, the qualifiers came to the country just after the end. Even the reporters of the National Basketball Weekly were not able to collect comprehensive information on all the regional teams, and only heard about Teikō.

It is even more impossible for a junior high-level team that is fully preparing for the qualifiers to avoid overturning.

Therefore, Yamanoe still relied on his previous experience and thought that Teikō did not have a stable enough three-point turret, so he dared to gamble on a pincer attack.

But things are different now. With a stable three-point shooter like Shigure Akito, every time Yamanoe wants to double-team, no matter who is double-teamed, he will inevitably pay a heavy price.

Huh~!

Three point hit!

Shigure Akito was speechless after seeing Masahiko Utsumi's celebration gesture.

He scored the goal himself, forcing others to pretend.

I saw that the ball really went into the net just as Utsumi Masahiko celebrated in advance.

Everyone gasped.

Are you so sure?

"Beautiful three points~"!"

"I jumped up as soon as I caught the ball, so fast!"

"Teikō scored a three-pointer as soon as he came up!"

"Masahiko Utsumi started celebrating before the goal, which shows that he is very confident in No. 7's three-pointer. By the way, who is No. 7? Didn't I see him on Teikō's bench last year?"

"I'm from Tokyo Ward, and that person is in first grade."

Then.

Familiar exclamations sounded one after another.

Speaking of Teikō, the first-year audience member showed a satisfied smile.

Hey~

It's finally your turn~

Let you see the little shock from our Tokyo players!

The score on the field was 3:0, and Teikō took the lead from the beginning.

After a brief moment of surprise, Yamanoe immediately served from the baseline to start the attack. After the point guard advanced the ball to the frontcourt, he raised his right hand and made some kind of tactical gesture.

The power forward then acted the same as Masaaki Ozo just did, rising to the high position and making a screen with the point guard Yamanoe.

Teikō is very familiar with this and did not change his defense because of this screen. Eba Masato simply went around the pick-and-roll and continued to pursue the defense.

As a point guard, Masato Eba is also 175cm tall.

At 175, Nijimura can play power forward, but that is a monster. Nijimura can do it, but he can't. If he switches defense to power forward, he will definitely be beaten by the opponent.

Masari Eba pursues the defense, but Yamanoe's point guard is very good at speed.

After breaking through to the basket, he drew Masaaki Ozo to help defend the back.

Phew~

He suddenly threw the ball into the air.

Yamanoe's center jumped up high, grabbed the ball with both hands, and then smashed it down hard.

But the next second...

Bang~!

Basket.

A white flash flashed in the restricted area!

That figure made a strangely fast jump from the paint area on the right!

The alley-oop connecting the Sanjie point guard and the center was blocked by a terrifying volleyball-style violence with a loud bang. The ball hit the center and then flew far away.

The force of this blow was so great that it not only knocked over the man hit by center Yamanoe, but also caused the ball to fly all the way from the sideline and out of the field!

RNJE…

Bang!

He wiped the faces of reporters taking pictures on the sidelines and knocked down billboards!

The reporter on the sidelines suddenly looked up from in front of the cannon-like camera, swallowed dryly, and glanced at the miserable billboard behind him.

All of a sudden.

Not just on the field.

Even the people off the court were confused!

‘Kiyota Nobunaga monkey hop’ + ‘Akira Sendoh volleyball block’.

[Volleyball block: Jump up and hit the opponent's attack directly in a volleyball smashing posture]

If Kiyota Nobunaga's "Flying Man Block" focuses on height and bounce, then Akira Sendoh's "Volleyball Block" focuses on power and strength!

Facing center players, there is no doubt that the latter is the better choice.

ME......

Full of deterrence!

In the violent scene, the audience burst into cheers.

The coach of Shanzhijiang looked at this scene with an ugly expression on his face. Although the center of this Shanzhijiang team was at a disadvantage, he did not expect that he would be so ravaged by the opponent's shooting guard.

at the same time.

He saw it too.

Teikō's No. 7, one on

Come on, a three-pointer, such an exaggerated block.

There is no doubt that this player must not be viewed as a player who enters the national arena for the first time!

"Everyone, cheer me up and be sure to guard against coming back!"

"Are you going to lose to Teikō's first time on the national stage?"

Coach Yamanoe shouted with excitement.

The block just now was the last touch of Yamanoe's center, and then Teikō served and launched the attack.

After Masari Eba dribbled the ball past half-court, he made a fake look at Masahiko Utsumi and suddenly passed the ball to Shuzo Nijimura.

The latter broke through the top of the arc and penetrated into the penalty area.

At the same time, Shigure Akito used a cross screen to once again run towards the bottom corner where he had just scored a three-pointer.

The moment he was in place, Nijimura Shuzo's pass came with a roar, showing his excellent vision and passing skills.

Pa~

Shigure catches the ball.

The opposing shooting guard bypassed the screen and pounced on him with a fierce aura.

RAITO......

Stepping on the 'God's Domain' left behind after the three-pointer just now.

Shigure ignored the opponent's defense and decisively chose a three-pointer.

Boring~!

Under the interference, the basketball almost made it into the basket, but jumped left and right and knocked out of the basket.

Shigure Akito:".||......?"

Not quite right.

Compared with the qualifiers, the interference given by national-level defense is indeed on a different level.

The initial level of ‘Soichiro Jin’s Domain I’ is not enough to complete a direct three-pointer under this kind of defense.

Unexpectedly, the close-range three-pointer from the bottom corner that I chose for stability at the beginning turned out to be a mistake. The space was too narrow, so it was better to start directly in the center circle~

Just when Shigure was thinking this, the shooting guard on the opposite side waved his arms and shouted at Shigure: "Boy, you were lucky with the last ball, but next time, don't even think about being on my defense."

Make a three-pointer!"

When the Teikō players on the field heard the sound, they all looked at the shooting guard with strange expressions.

Shigure shrugged, ignored him, and turned back to defend.

Off the field.

Shan Zhijiang is on the bench.

The coach breathed a sigh of relief. Although he knew that No. 7 was no ordinary player, he still muttered to himself as if he was brainwashing himself:

"That's right, it doesn't make sense. That kind of three-point shot is too casual. Forget about the previous shot. This shot is obviously not a good shot."

"Teikō actually has such a prolific player?"

"Tsk~"

"Supervisor Platinum is getting old too."

"For a three-point shooter, if he cannot grasp the timing of his shooting, he will definitely become a cancer for the team and waste offensive opportunities.

"As long as we continue to strengthen our defense, there is no need to worry about No. 7's offense..."

In the words of Shan Zhijiang's coach (Wang Hao), Shan Zhijiang's offensive round took place on the field.

The small forward broke through the defense but did not go inside. Instead, he opened up space to the weak side, received a pass from the point guard, and calmly hit a long two-pointer.

Coach Shan Zhijiang's expression became more relaxed when he saw this scene.

However, the next round………………

Teikō dribbled the ball past half court, and the ball passed into the hands of Masaaki Ozo.

Conducting ball.

Return to Hongcun on the outside to build.

Coach Shan Zhijiang:

Very strange.

What does Teikō seem to be waiting for?

And soon, when he scanned Teikō No. 7, which was two meters away from the three-point line, his eyes suddenly widened!

Are you kidding?!

obviously.

From the beginning of the game, Teikō's tactics revolved around Shigure Akito.

Nijimura Shuzo passed the ball.

Not only the coach of Yamanoe, but also the audience looked confused. This was the first time they saw a shooting guard in the offensive round.

Set running position.

And his teammates really passed the ball back.

even……………

Is he going to shoot from the center circle?!

Shigure Akito received Nijimura Shuzo's pass and immediately raised his hand!

Center circle!

Completely vacant!

"Or a three-pointer? This time the choice of shot is even more outrageous?!"

"I almost made a forced shot against the defense before, and now I want to make a three-pointer close to midfield? Isn't this a waste of opportunity?"

"This kind of low-level wasteful shooting will greatly affect the morale of the team!"

"It will also disrupt the team's offensive rhythm."

"TE..."

"Isn't this Teikō's own choice?"

There was a lot of chatter in the audience, and many of the spectators who came from other regions but were Teikō fans had disappointment and confusion in their eyes.

RATO......

The next second.

As the basketball flew across the sky, it fell straight into the net with precise guidance, and the beautiful waves flying around the net made all the words and discussions stop suddenly!

"Eh?"

"#......"

"Enter?!"

"Midfield three-pointer?".