Slam Dunk: My Study Abroad Career in Northern Hunan

Chapter 184 Greeting from Lingnan!
"It's rare! Facing our mountain king, a team that doesn't show timidity!"

"Although it is the first time for the team to participate in the national competition, it is really good for these players to be in such a state."

Domoto Goro sat on the bench, quietly watching the team members who were warming up at Lingnan.His eyes swept over Yuzhu, over Huaxing, and finally fell on Xiandao and Shinomiya Tianye.

Although Lingnan High School is the first team to participate in the national competition, and the team's rating is only a B-level team in the middle and lower reaches.But the reason why Sanno Industry has been able to dominate the high school basketball world for so many years is not only relying on the efforts of the players, but also their game mentality.

Don't underestimate any team, this is the principle that Domoto Goro has been adhering to in coaching Sanno for so many years.

Therefore, Domoto Goro also has some understanding of Lingnan High School, and he also clearly knows who is the core character of this Lingnan High School basketball team.

While Domoto Goro was observing the Lingnan players, Coach Tian Gang was also observing the Sanno Industry players.His eyes have been wandering on Kawada Masashi and Fukatsu Kazunari, and he attaches great importance to these two players.

Coach Tian Gang has carefully studied the team of Sanno Industries. If they want to say which positions they have that can beat Lingnan High School, then it is the position of the control position and the center position. , that is the bench depth.

"Xian Dao and Tian Ye are definitely the top players in the country. With the abilities of the two of them, no matter what kind of opponent they meet, it is absolutely impossible to lose."

"Although Huagata used to play as a center forward, he can also be very competent at the power forward position. He should be able to handle the man who meets the king of the mountain."

"The biggest question right now is the center position and the point guard position."

"Although Fujima is the top point guard in Kanagawa Prefecture, this kid is a little thinner. I don't know if he can handle Sanno's Fukatsu Kazunari. Although Uozumi is tall, his exposure to basketball is still too short. Now, it’s a disadvantage against Shangshan Wang’s center forward.”

"For this game, we in Lingnan need to change our previous style of play a little bit!"

Coach Tian Gang is naturally excited to be able to fight against the national overlord Sanno Industry, and his mind is also full of the idea of ​​"the next defeats the top". Facing Sanno, he will only be more excited.However, after a short period of excitement, Coach Tian Gang also began to focus on the next game.

In the final analysis, Sanno Industry is not a good team. Even Lingnan, which has gathered many masters in Kanagawa Prefecture, may not be able to pass Sanno Industry.

In previous years, Kanagawa Prefecture had never defeated Akita County in the Akino Kunti competitions. The Akita representative team of Akino Kokuti is actually a team made up of Sanno players.

The stands were already full of spectators at this moment.

Everyone from Xiangbei High School quietly observed the warm-up of the two teams after taking their seats in the front row.Caizi took out a small notebook from her bag, and introduced the basic situation of the Sanno team members she had investigated to the team members.

"This year's Sanno Industries is a very young team."

"In previous years, Sanno's main selection in the national competition was all third graders, but this year, there are two second graders and one first grader in their team."

"No. 13, Zebei Eiji, a first-year small forward, 186cm tall and 73kg in weight."

"His scoring average of 36 points per game in the county competition, and that should not be the result of his full performance. In the national competition, he also had an outstanding performance of scoring 50+ points in a single game. He is a very powerful player."

"In terms of strength, terror is not inferior to martial arts."

While talking, Caizi glanced sideways at Budao, seeing that the latter had no expression on his face and no intention of rebutting, she continued to introduce:
"No. 9, Kazunari Fukatsu, sophomore, point guard, 177cm tall, 70kg in weight."

"He averaged as many as 6 steals per game during the county competition, and his judgment of the situation is also very accurate. Now he is the core figure of Sanno Industry. The rhythm of the team and the operation of the basketball are basically controlled by him. .”

"No. 14, Masashi Kawada, sophomore, center forward, 190cm tall, 91kg in weight."

"This player seems to be somewhat legendary. It is said that he played as a guard when he first entered Sanwang in his freshman year. His height seems to be only 165cm."

"However, this person has grown 25cm in the first year of high school. Now, he is 190cm tall. This physical measurement data was reported before the national competition. Their Akita County competition ended very early. This person's His real height is probably 191cm."

When Ayako said this, Miyagi Yoshida's fiery gaze fell on Ayako's face, and asked excitedly:

"Really? This guy has grown 25cm in one year?!"

"Not only has he grown by 25cm, but this guy's figure is also so burly?!"

"Is this person really human?"

Miyagi's exclamation is not difficult for others to hear.Budo can more or less understand the mood of Miyagi Ryota at this time, because he is also a freshman this year, and his height was about the same as Kawada Masashi when he first entered Shonhoku, but it is a pity, judging from the current growth and development of Miyagi. Such a thing as growing 25cm tall should never happen to him.

Although Miyagi has never felt inferior because of his height, in the final analysis, there is no basketball player who does not want to be tall.Although Miyagi doesn't say anything, do you know how envious he is when he sees Budo confidently on the court?
This kind of mediocre scoring method can become a big killer in the hands of Budo, relying on excellent jumping and height, which is not something ordinary people can possess.This is the talent that almost all teenage basketball players dream of!

"Yeah, that's right, he grew 25cm in one year, which not only makes him have excellent physical conditions, but also his dribbling and shooting are very good."

"If it wasn't for the shortage of Shan Wang's strikers, with his conditions, he could actually play small forwards, or even point guards."

When Caizi said this, she couldn't help but glanced at Jinguji Budao.Jinguji Budo has the stature of a center forward, but has terrifying speed and shooting ability. The average player can't even block Budo in front of him. This also makes Budo become the sharp offensive knife in northern Hunan.

One can imagine how terrifying it would be on the field if Masashi Kawada and Budo took the same route.

"Kawada Masashi is indeed a very good player."

"In terms of physical condition, it's not too different from Shinomiya Tanno. For Lingnan High School, the so-called 'Neon No. [-] High School Student' is not their biggest enemy, this Kawada Masashi is!"

Budo listened to Kawada Masashi's introduction and gave his own judgment.After his words fell, everyone in Xiangbei also turned their attention to No. 14 of the white team in the field.

At this time, the warm-up time for the two teams has passed.

Under the leadership of their respective captains, the players of the two teams walked back to the rest area to make final preparations.

In the Lingnan rest area, coach Tian Gang held a tactical board in his hand and waved to the players. After the players surrounded him, he told them the tactical arrangement for the first half:
"Today's starters are Uozumi, Hanakata, Fujima, Sendo, and Shinomiya Tano."

"The five of you will be the starting positions."

"Yuzhu, Huaxing, the two of you guard the basket, and one is responsible for the defense on one side. Pay attention, even if someone breaks through, never let go of the person you are supposed to guard, and don't follow blindly."

"Uozumi is in charge of No. 14 Kawada Masashi who guards Sanno, and Hanagata is in charge of No. 6 Harada Hiroki who guards Sanno."

"On the outside line, Tanano is in charge of defending No. 13 Sawakita Eiji, and Sendo is in charge of defending No. 4, Yota Murakatsu."

"Fujima, responsible for defending No. 9, Kazunari Fukatsu."

"Be careful, the opponents you are facing are all national-level players, don't take it lightly!"

Coach Tian Gang arranged the matchup of the players. Just as he was about to arrange the offensive tactics, Shinomiya Tianye, who had been silent all the time, suddenly interjected: "Coach, let me guard against No. 4, No. 13 Eiji Sawakita, just Let Xiandao defend against it."

As Shinomiya Tianye's voice fell, Coach Tian Gang frowned.Coach Tianoka is a very strict coach. Even if Tiano Shinomiya is his most important disciple, he would be a little upset if he interrupted suddenly when he was arranging tactics.

However, such emotions quickly disappeared. Although coach Tian Gang is strict, he will listen to the opinions of the players.

"Tell me the reason." Coach Tian Gang asked directly.

"Uh..." Tian Ye was about to explain when Xian Dao took over the conversation.

"I once fought against that Zebei Eiji. I remembered the name wrong before. I saw it again and remembered it."

"I lost to him when I was in middle school, now, I want to win back!"

Xiandao has always given people the impression that the clouds are calm and the wind is light, and he doesn't care about everything. This is the first time he has shown such a strong desire to win.His answer was very short, but Coach Tian Gang also opened his eyes slightly, a little surprised.

"Hahahaha!"

"Okay! That Zebei Eiji, you come to defend."

"Xiandao, don't let me down!"

Coach Tian Gang burst into laughter suddenly, and while patting Xiandao's shoulder, he asked, he seemed very satisfied with Xiandao's current state.

"In terms of offense, it will be dominated by Fujima. Fujima, if you have a chance, you can do it yourself. It doesn't matter."

"If there is no chance, give the ball to Xiandao or Shinomiya Tianye and let them attack."

"When attacking, you must actively move around. If someone has a gap, you can play the ball as soon as possible, without hesitation or fear of making mistakes."

"This game, everyone let go of playing, no need to have pressure!"

"Because I know that you are the strongest team! Our Lingnan will reach the top this year!"

"Go, let's go!"

Coach Tian Gang said that his voice rose unconsciously at the end, and the team members in Lingnan were also encouraged by him and echoed one after another.For a while, the whole Lingnan gave people a feeling of momentum.

On the other side of the court, Goro Domoto seemed to have arranged his tactics, and Sanno's players also entered the court one after another.

The two teams started to settle in the middle circle.

Xiandao stood in front of Zebei Eiji, lowered his weight slightly, and waited for the kick-off.And Zebei Eiji in front of him was a little upset when he saw that it was Xiandao who was defending him instead of Shinomiya Tianye.

"Hey, hey, why didn't that Shinomiya Tianye come to defend me? Xiandao, have you forgotten that you fought against me before!"

"You are not my opponent, let Shinomiya Tianye come, I also want to try his weight, is he qualified to be in the same rank as me!"

Obviously, Zebei Eiji recognized Xiandao Akira, but it is normal. Zebei Eiji played very few games when he was in junior high school. Later, because his senior was not a good person, he did not play games. up.He and Xiandao knew each other, and they only met each other on a field field.There are not many players who can play against Zebei Eiji and make him remember.

Xiandao's skills still left some impression on him.

"Unexpectedly, I will meet you again here."

"But this time, I won't lose again!"

Xiandao replied softly, listening to his words, Zebei Eiji showed a bright smile on his face.

"Alright, let's defeat you first, and then go find that Shinomiya Tianye."

"To be honest, I've watched your games. His skills are very simple. Logically speaking, he should not be as good as you."

"I went to Lingnan, did their coach not trust you? Didn't they give you enough ball rights?"

Zebei Eiji has a detached character, and at this moment he started to gossip.

"Single technology."

"Maybe, if you can beat me, you will have a chance to fight him."

"You'd better tighten your skin. Videos are videos after all. People who you think can easily break through may be nightmares when you actually face them."

While Xiandao was speaking, he involuntarily looked at a corner of the stand, where the Xiangbei players were watching the game.

Xiandao's sight could not stay for too long, the referee's whistle had already sounded, pulling back Xiandao's thoughts.

"Beep!!!"

With a long whistle, the game is just beginning, and the basketball is thrown into the air by the referee.

"Drink!!!" In the next second, there was a burst of shouting, Uozumi overwhelmed Kawada Masashi in the jump ball stage, and took the first shot of the basketball.

"Well done, Yuzu!" Hanakata, who was catching the ball from the side, praised it, and then quickly passed the ball back to Fujima. The Fujima who was holding the ball was really about to dribble the ball forward, and Kazuchi Fukatsu suddenly appeared in front of him In front of him, he reached out and grabbed the basketball.

The game has just begun, and the point guard who gets the jump ball is often the most relaxed and the best time to steal.

Kazunari Fukatsu seized the opportunity and tried to steal.

But just as he stretched out his hand, Fujima didn't even dribble the ball, he just held the ball with both hands, and then passed the ball to Shinomiya Tianno who ran sideways to meet him.After catching the ball, Shinomiya Tianno took over the ball naturally and began to advance with the ball.

"Return to defense!" Seeing that there was no chance, Fukatsu Kazunari shouted, and then quickly retreated.

Shinomiya Tianye took the ball, crossed the half court without haste, and approached the three-point line. In front of him, No. 4 Katsuyota of Sanno Industry had already leaned forward, looking ready to fight.

Yota Murakatsu, the third-year captain of Sanno Industry, is 185cm tall, weighs 76kg, and has comprehensive skills. Before Zebei Eiji, he was Sanno's top scorer.

"Pick-and-roll!" Faced with such an opponent, Shinomiya Tianye didn't forcefully attack. Instead, he made a gesture and called for a pick-and-roll.

Xiandao not far away was the first to receive the order and hurried over, but Murakashi Yota reacted very quickly, and a simple circle forward destroyed the pick-and-roll.The pick-and-roll failed, and Xiandao turned back directly, running from behind Shinomiya Tianye along the three-point arc towards a 45° direction.

And at the moment when Xiandao and Shinomiya Tianye crossed each other, Sinomiya Tianye handed the ball to Xiandao, and then quickly cut in after the ball was released.

Xiandao, who was holding the ball, didn't stick to the ball at all, and as Shinomiya Tianye cut the ball, he passed the ball directly, and it fell into the hands of Shinomiya Tianye accurately.Shinomiya Tianno, who took the ball from the free throw line, turned his head to look at the basket, his mouth slightly opened, and his face was fierce.

"Say hello to the king of the mountain!"

Shinomiya Tianye's advance speed was very fast. After getting the basketball, he suddenly increased his speed. With just one step, he jumped directly with the ball, and the whole person quickly glided towards the basket.

At this moment, Kawada Masashi and Harada Hiroki at the basket did not expect Shinomiya Tanno to cut in so easily, let alone the opponent would directly jump and attack the basket with the ball one step away from the free throw line.

Their common sense tells them that no high school student can combine the ball and attack the basket in that position.

But Shinomiya Tianye did just that.

In mid-air, Shinomiya Tano raised the basketball with one hand, and his whole body stretched extremely. Kawada Masashi and Harada Hiroki did not immediately settle down. At this time, they just raised their hands symbolically to try to interfere.

However, this kind of defense is no different for Shinomiya Tano. Shinomiya Tano, who was gliding close to the basket, directly dunked with one hand and smashed the ball into the basket. His body directly hit Hiroshi Harada. On the body of the tree, the huge impact knocked the other party staggering.

The powerful single-handed dunk caused the entire basketball hoop to shake violently. After landing, Shinomiya Tianye smiled at Kawada Masashi and Harada Hiroki, and asked softly:
"Why, don't you try to stop me?!"

(End of this chapter)