Who will be the role players now that everyone's been reborn?

On March 17, at the Olympic Sports Arena, the NCAA Final Three-Two Tournament began.

Wake Forest University's Devil's Team is facing West Virginia University's Mountain People.

West Virginia University, despite having a legendary figure like Jerry West, led the team to the finals in 1959 and only managing to finish as runners-up by a single point, managed to upset the University of Pittsburgh this season and advance to the second round, which was a minor upset and a crazy March.

That said, none of the players on this team's roster have the talent to play in the NBA. However, under the coaching of Bob Hudgens, they don't need superstars; with their excellent team tactics, they can still demonstrate considerable strength.

Every time they attack, it's a mid-range jumper after a screen and pick-and-roll. Whenever an offensive opportunity arises, the players shoot without hesitation. If they miss, they immediately focus on defense. This team has a bit of a San Antonio Spurs feel to it!

Every play showcases the ultimate in team basketball, with players behaving like machines, making rational and correct decisions!

This is the kind of team Chris Paul really likes to play against. However, at the start of the first half, Paul was double-teamed. West Virginia University doesn't have any star players, so they naturally don't want Wake Forest University's star players to run rampant and take away the victory.

As a result, Chen Dong became the most dazzling player on the court. He and Paul played outside passing and cutting. Paul, who cut into the paint without the ball, would receive Chen Dong's surgical pass and threaten the opponent's basket as soon as he got the ball.

West Virginia's pincer attack tactic has failed!

Besides playing a supporting role, Chen Dong often chooses to dribble and attack his opponent, especially the wing forwards who are matched up against him and also need to help defend against Paul's breakthroughs from time to time, which gives Chen Dong a chance to take on one-on-one situations.

上半场比赛打完，陈东就轰下14分5助攻3篮板，带领维克森林大学40比34西维吉尼亚大学，取得6分的领先。

It must be said that although this Mountain Man team lacks Duncan, Ginobili, and Parker, they have still learned about 70-80% of the Spurs' military-like fighting spirit. When they were behind, they did not panic, but remained tenacious and daring to fight.

Using the "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy to gain possession of the ball, they gambled the team's fate on three-pointers, and it worked. They unleashed a barrage of three-pointers and took control of the game's tempo.

In the 18th minute of the second half, after hitting a three-pointer despite Paul's block, West Virginia University was only one point behind Wake Forest University.

All they need to do next is defend Wake Forest's offensive possessions, and they'll see a chance to turn the game around. If they can't defend them, they can just send Wake Forest players to the free-throw line to test their free throws.

At a crucial moment, Paul received the ball and attacked, bracing for a block from the perimeter, and powerfully scored a 2+1, extending the lead to 4 points. When the defense returned, Chen Dong automatically went out to double-team West Virginia's point guard with Paul.

Snapped--!

Paul successfully intercepted the ball and, seeing Chen Dong charging forward, immediately passed the ball forward.

Clang!

Chen Dong seized the opportunity to counterattack, delivering a powerful dunk that scored two points.

At the same time, it also means that the suspense of the game has been completely killed!

On the basketball court, in crucial moments, you still have to rely on star players. If you have what others don't, and Wake Forest University even has two star players, it's understandable that West Virginia University's so-called team basketball couldn't hold up.

Om-!

The buzzer sounded, signaling the end of the match.

Wake Forest University narrowly defeated West Virginia University 80-77, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

克里斯保罗轰下29分7助攻5篮板2抢断1封盖，打出超级巨星降维打击般的统治比赛，让所谓的不需要巨星的篮球哲学成为一个笑话。

Chen Dong racked up 22 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals – this is no performance from a role player! One Chris Paul would be enough to give the Mountain Man team a run for their money, and now Chen Dong, a high-level role player, is playing like a superstar. An upset is a pipe dream!

……

Two days later, the battle for the top 8 elite teams began.

At the Olympic Sports Arena on March 19, the Wake Forest Devil's Team will face the University of Arizona Wildcats for a spot in the Elite Eight.

The Wildcats are the alma mater of LeBron James' second son, Bryce. This prestigious school has produced 68 NBA players, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, Bryce will be the 69th or 70th.

Speaking of the Wildcats, their most famous player is undoubtedly Andre Iguodala.

If you have Joe, pick Joe; if you don't have Joe, pick Shark; if you have neither Joe nor Shark, pick Iguodala.

The fact that "Number One" can be compared to Qiao Sha means that his talent, strength, and popularity are definitely excellent.

You said that's just a rhyme, but Iguodala just sounds right.

As the "Gorilla Hunter," Iguodala's achievement of defeating the Finals MVP in front of the vice GOAT is certainly respectable, right?

Ok!

It seems that James really made a grand plan by bringing his son Bryce to the Wildcats!

Getting back to the point, for the Wildcats, a prestigious team, to face Wake Forest University is a bit premature, given their current strength.

After the warm-up, the starting lineups for both teams were displayed on the big screen in the stadium.

The Wildcats, a prestigious college team, have an increasingly thin roster this season. Their starting lineup consists of center Channing Frye, power forward Kevin Marion, small forward Hassan Adams, shooting guard Monta Douglas, and point guard Salim Stoudemire.

Goodness, starting in 2001, the Wildcats had at least four promising young stars with NBA potential, but by 2005, only three remained: Frye, Stoudemire, and Adams.

Unfortunately, after the Wildcats finished as runners-up in 01, Richard Jefferson, Gilbert Arenas, and Loren Wood all participated in the 01 NBA Draft, with only Luke Walton staying to complete four years of college.

Finally, in 02, they had the financial resources to add Frye, Iguodala, and Salim Stoudemire to the squad.

In 03, Luke Walton entered the draft after graduating. After the Wildcats were upset in the first round in 04, Iguodala brought his talent to the NBA.

The Wildcats' goal of forming a super team to contend for the NCAA championship is becoming increasingly difficult, but no matter what, they are still an absolutely elite team.

Wake Forest University's starting five consisted of center Rick Williams, power forward Chris Ellis, small forward Chen Dong, shooting guard Justin Gray, and point guard Chris Paul.

Compared to the Wildcats, Wake Forest University's starting lineup is unremarkable, with its only advantage being that a good point guard is equivalent to half a basketball team.

Beep—!

The game began with the sounding of the whistle.

Channing Frye, 2'11" tall, beat Rick Williams to give the Wildcats possession on the first down.

Without much effort, in the first minute, Stoudemire quickly advanced to the frontcourt, used Frye's screen to evade Paul's defense, and launched a three-pointer.

Swish-!

The knife falls, the ball goes in.

"This is so Arizona!"

"Stoudemire's three-pointer has a lot of Jason Terry feel to it," the commentator remarked.

"Let's see how Wake Forest University responds."

"Wow, Paul also sped up, immediately dribbling past Stoudemire like a clear morning street, driving straight into the paint, and slamming in a one-handed dunk over Frye's block..."

Clang!

In basketball, height doesn't automatically make you stronger.

At this moment, Channing Frye looked like a bamboo pole; in a word, he was too thin.

It feels like it would fall apart with a single impact; how can you protect the rim?

In the fourth minute, the University of Arizona launched an offensive, displaying their deadly run-and-gun style. Stoudemire and Frye set a screen.

Frye bounces off the ball and Stoudemire breaks through with the ball.

Whether it's a drive to the basket or a three-pointer, two poisons are instantly placed in front of Wake Forest University. Wake Forest University chooses to collapse inside, and Stoudemire decisively throws the ball behind him. He receives the ball at the top of the three-point line, jumps, and shoots. Frye Young makes a three-pointer.

Swish-!

Well done!

With his soft shooting touch and perfect shooting form, Frye is simply a born top-tier shooter.

"Firing from the top of the key is impossible to defend; we can't expect Rick Williams to quickly move to the three-point line, can we?"

"If Wake Forest's interior defense can't get out there, the Wildcats' shooters will be able to bombard them until they can't find their way out."

Ten minutes into the first half, Arizona University, led by the combination of Stoudemire and Frye, a tall and fast duo, launched a relentless attack, hitting 4 of 5 three-pointers, giving them a 14-7 lead over Wake Forest University and forcing the game to be called off.

Prosser called a timeout in an attempt to disrupt the Wildcats' shooting rhythm; if the Wildcats continued their shooting spree, the game would be over.