Legend of Tomorrow

In the training session on the morning of the 4th, Guo Xu once again suppressed Martin Cliffs. Tom Izzo kept his promise and arranged for Guo Xu to be the core of the team's offense. Cliffs can single out, but the center has to pull out to cover Guo Xu.

Weaknesses were targeted at every turn, and Cliffs was convinced. He reluctantly admitted that he couldn't guard Guo Xu. Guo Xu was also better than him in terms of organization, and his tacit understanding with his teammates was amazing.

After four years of hard work in college, and being surpassed by others in just a few days, Cliffs was inevitably a little discouraged and felt confused when he left the arena. With this mental state, I don’t know how much strength I can show in the finals. If he knew that Guo Xu's breakthrough ability was developed with his own help, he would definitely be even more depressed.

Maurice Peterson is also a little jealous. He is the best player in the Big Ten Conference this year. After entering the championship, the ball rights have been reduced again and again. He has become the team's fourth offensive point and cannot score in double figures.

After the training, he couldn't help but ask: Guo, you didn't really take some newly invented stimulants, did you? Your physical fitness is too strong, you are simply a monster.

Guo Xu's current speed is not among the top ten among NBA guards, but he is already at the top in the NCAA. Everyone can see that his physical fitness has greatly improved.

I just suddenly had an idea. Guo Xu paused and said seriously: Morris, thank you. I learned my defense from you.

Morris was a little embarrassed: I never taught you.

Guo Xu smiled and said: You inspired me, you are half a master. Let's lock down their swingman tonight.

I won't let Miller take action easily. Morris was a little surprised. Guo Xu's attitude towards him suddenly became friendly in the past two days, and his behavior was very natural, as if they were close buddies.

Guo Xu understood the tactics of Foshan University and reminded: Morris, when you attack, you run more in the two corners. I will pass to you when you are free. They focus on defense in the penalty area and are not good at defending the corners.

How do you know this?

Guo Xu said: I have a friend who is an undercover agent at Foshan University. I invited him to dinner and he told me the tactics.

... Peterson smiled and shook his head. Guo Xu became more and more reliable on the court, and his usual speech became more and more out of tune, and he could no longer be serious.

In the evening, the NCAA finals were broadcast live by many media. When the players entered the stadium, reporters blocked the road for interviews, allowing everyone to talk about their feelings and predict the outcome.

Although Guo Xu performed the best in the last game, reporters still mainly interviewed the head coaches and famous stars of both sides, believing that they were the key to winning and Guo Xu was just unlucky.

A petite blonde female reporter stopped Guo Xu at the door. Jason, can you just say a few words?

The Michigan Big Ten Conference Trident was tall and powerful. He ignored reporters and silently walked into the arena. She couldn't be interviewed. Guo Xu walked behind and seemed to be the most talkative.

The female reporter asked: Jason, you played very well on the field. Are you confident in helping the team win the championship in this game?

Guo Xu answered without thinking: I will lead the team to beat the Gators by 30 points and then win the MOP.

What? The female reporter and cameraman were both stunned.

Just kidding. Guo Xu smiled.

The scene was so embarrassing that the female reporter couldn't laugh or cry. This student has such a personality. He has already reached the finals. How dare he make such a joke? If Michigan doesn't win and this news gets out, wouldn't they become a joke?

Guo Xu continued: It is too low-key to say that we will win by 30 points. In fact, it is entirely possible to win by 4 or 50 points. You should say more when reporting, otherwise I will appear to be too unsure.

After speaking, Guo Xu quickly followed his teammates into the gym, leaving the two of them stunned.

He is well aware of the weaknesses of the players at the University of Florida, and he knows exactly how Donovan will adjust his tactics. As long as he has a good shooting touch and doesn't let up, it will definitely be a massacre.

The female reporter asked: Did you just record it?

It's recorded,

Are we going to make headlines? The cameraman said excitedly.

If Michigan State really wins a big game and Jason Guo gets the MOP, it will definitely be big news.

The reporter's name is Audrey Jones. She just graduated and joined ABC Radio. She has not had the opportunity to cover the NBA. This opportunity to cover the NCAA finals is something she fought hard for. Only by performing well can her career be further improved. Lou, now she sees hope.

She saw the extraordinary confidence in Guo Xu's eyes. No player dared to say such crazy things. If he did it, it would be great. Losing would also be interesting news.

Guo Xu went into the locker room to recharge his batteries. One thing he regretted was that he didn't see the Chinese reporters. China has not yet had the habit of live broadcasting NCAA games, so domestic fans have not been able to see his heroic appearance on the court for the time being.

Before the game, Izzo boosted morale and said a few simple words. There is no need to deliberately put pressure on or reduce pressure on the players at this juncture. No one is willing to fall at the last moment. They will definitely fight with all their strength.

Guo Xu didn't know how Izzo communicated with Cliffs and Peterson. Instead of questioning the tactics, the two took the initiative to discuss with Guo Xu how to play, study the timing of screening, passing timing, etc.

The two fourth-year players are absolutely convinced of Izzo, and they will do whatever the coach tells them to do. They repay their kindness, and without Izzo, they wouldn't be as successful as they are today.

Guo Xu and Richardson didn't need to say anything more. They came closer and fist-exchanged, and they understood each other well.

The arena was full again. This time people flew in from out of town to watch the game to support their universities. Many scouts from NBA teams also came to inspect their favorite players.

During the warm-up, Guo Xu made two three-pointers, and then stopped, not wanting the opposing players to notice that he felt hot. He practiced his shooting in the morning, and he feels that he has found it well, so he doesn't need to shoot more right now.

Players from both sides stand on the court, Michigan starts: Guo Xu, Cliffs, Peterson, Richardson, Randy Smith.

Florida starters: Carlos Terry, Casey Shaw, Mike Miller, Haslem, Matt Bonner.

Randy won the jump ball and the game was on.

Michigan went first, Cliffs took possession of the ball in the middle, Guo Xu ran to the right corner, and the players pulled away.

Randy stood at a 45-degree low position on the right, then suddenly withdrew, and the off-ball screen blocked the University of Florida point guard Terry. Guo Xu ran up the line at full speed and got rid of the defender's defense. This is Michigan's key tactic.

The first-year Haslem is a power forward with the size of a small forward. He is suitable for guarding Richardson. He followed him to the left side. The person guarding the pick-and-roll on the right side was Matt Bonner, who was standing in the corner. Bonner is a big white man with average physical fitness, a space-type inside line, and a loose defense.

Guo Xu knows Bonner very well. He often withdraws to the basket to protect the frame and protect the backcourt rebounds. He doesn't like to defend against pick-and-rolls and is easy to be passed by guards. This is his Achilles' heel, and Donovan can't make up for it.

With a simple tactic, Guo Xu ran out of space, and Cliffs passed the ball. Guo Xu caught the ball at 70 degrees and shot it. The ball drew a wonderful arc and entered the net hollowly. 3 to 0.

Commentator Mark Woodson shouted: Beautiful, the person who opened up the situation for Michigan State is Jason Guo. This guard is in great shape after entering the semi-finals.

Partner Tom Horvath said: I don't know how he will perform on the defensive end. The University of Florida may attack him at this point.