When it was 8:30 pm, the conference announced the punishment from yesterday. Zhou Shaojian was suspended for one match, which meant that Zhou Shaojian would not be able to participate in the finals on December 18th.
Knowles, Milus, and Kenyon were banned from participating in any competition for five years for multiple malicious assaults in the tournament. They were also fined 50,000 dollars each. This was the most severe punishment since the start of the World University Basketball Tournament.
" I'm sorry, everyone. I can't participate in the last game with you," Zhou Shaojian said dejectedly during the afternoon training.
" Captain, you're being too serious. It's already a good experience for us to be able to play until now. Moreover, you were suspended because you stood up for us," a few members echoed.
" Captain, if you hadn't stood up for us yesterday, those three dirty guys would have definitely stepped on our heads. We can't thank you enough. Although you were suspended, I want to say that you did a good job yesterday," said a few players who were slightly injured yesterday.
" That's right, Captain. If it weren't for you, my hand might have been crippled," Yi Feng, who was wrapped in bandages, said.
Hearing that his teammates didn't blame him, Zhou Shaojian was a little touched. However, he still felt a little regretful that he didn't make it to the finals this time. However, if he had to go back in time, Zhou Shaojian would definitely choose to protect his teammates.
" Knowles, Kenyon, Milus, the three of you have really brought honor to the M Nation in this match. Not only did you tarnish our image, but you also created the biggest punishment in history," the coach in the M Nation's dormitory said angrily.
" The punishment has already been given. What else can we do?" Knowles said irritably.
" Knowles, what kind of attitude is this? Are you still in the right? You were the same last year, and this year, you've gone even further. I told you that you'll suffer sooner or later if you continue like this. Now, it's your retribution," said a Caucasian player beside him.
" You want to f * cking fight? Come on, I'm not afraid of you," Knowles said as he tugged at the white player's shirt.
" Knowles, stop!" Qiao Wen stepped forward to stop him.
" Knowles, the three of you should reflect on yourselves during this period of time," the M Nation coach said to Qiao Wen.
" I'm sorry, everyone. I won't be able to participate in the finals on the 18th," Zhou Shaojian said in the WeChat discussion group.
"Brother Jian, what's wrong?" Shi Yuce asked.
" He was banned for one match. He fought too fiercely yesterday." Zhou Shaojian sent a helpless emoji after he sent the message.
" D * mn, what about the three black guys from yesterday? If you were the only one being punished, it would be too unreasonable," Shi Yuce asked.
" I was banned too, but the punishment was much more severe than mine," Zhou Shaojian replied.
" I see, Brother Jian. I have to say that you did a great job yesterday. Your skills are really impressive. Teach me some when you have time. It's a pity that you can't compete in the finals. It's okay. Just come back next year," Shi Yuce said.
" Yeah, come back next year. I'll definitely lead the Chinese university team to the championship. Oh, right, it's over in a few days. If you want anything else to eat, let me know. I'll try my best to bring it back for you," Zhou Shaojian replied.
" Ah Jian, can you bring me a Peking Duck?" Yu Ze came out and asked.
" Sure," Zhou Shaojian replied.
" That's great! Ah Jian will have Peking Duck when he's back!" Yu Ze stood up and said loudly. The whole class was looking at him.
" Yu Ze, what are you doing? Are you still going to class?" the teacher said with slight dissatisfaction.
" Sorry, I forgot to take my medicine," Yu Ze said in a particularly cheerful tone before sitting down.
On the 18th of December, the finals officially began. The match between the Chinese University Team and the Siberian Team officially began. However, Zhou Shaojian was wearing a black suit with the Chinese flag sewn on the left chest. Some of the girls watching the game in front of the computer were confused. Obviously, they did not know that Zhou Shaojian had been suspended.
" Shao Jian, the match has already started. Why aren't you on stage?" Zhang Mengling sent him a WeChat message.
" I was suspended. I fought with the three members of the M Nation team in the previous game. The conference issued a punishment notice," Zhou Shaojian replied.
" What a pity." Zhang Mengling sent a regretful emoji.
" It's okay. I'll come again next year," Zhou Shaojian replied.
Without Zhou Shaojian leading the team on the field, the rhythm of the Chinese team was a lot more chaotic. The ball basically couldn't even pass half the court. Li Hua, who replaced Zhou Shaojian in the starting lineup, was repeatedly intercepted by the Siberian team. The Chinese team only resisted for one quarter and was beaten by the opponent for the remaining three quarters.
In the end, they lost to the Siberian team 73:101. The biggest highlight of this game was Yao Hu. In this game, he made 13 of 19 free throws, 5 free throws, and 4 free throws. He scored 30 points, 13 rebounded, 2 assists, and 4 blocked shots. Many people felt that it was a pity for this game. If Zhou Shaojian had not been suspended, it would not have been like this.
" This Yao Hu is not bad. He's worth nurturing," Ouyang Hua said after recording some data.
" Why did he have to be suspended at this time? It's a pity. But, bro, we have to win this game, right?" Da Dong said from the audience.
"Of course," Zhi Xin replied.
The college students 'competition ended, and it was the youth team's turn. As expected, the M Nation youth team successfully entered the finals. This game would be a peak match. The players from both sides entered the stadium and warmed up on the sidelines. At this time, two players from the M Nation team ran to Zhi Xin and Dadong's side.
" It's the two of you. I'm looking forward to competing with you this time," the two people who had fought with Zhixin Dadong said in Chinese that was not very fluent. In fact, their nature was not particularly bad. They were just brainwashed by Knowles last time.
" We're also looking forward to the match with you," Zhi Xin and Da Dong replied.
" I'll try not to call a time-out for this game. I believe you'll have more fun this way," the American coach said.
" Understood," the American team members said.
At the start of the match, the starting lineup of the Chinese team was Wang Yuan PG, Chen Zhixin SG, Zhao Tuo SG, Chen Dadong PG, and Zhao Ba C. The starting lineup of the American team was Luke PG, Parsons SG, Reed Sen SG, Smith PG, and Patterson C.
The players on both sides jumped up. Patterson, who had better explosive power, won the jump ball. Luke, who received the ball, quickly pushed forward. After passing, he shot a jump shot, but unfortunately, it missed. Big Dong, who had successfully blocked the ball, got the rebound. Wang Yuan, who received the ball, dribbled the ball forward, and Luke, who was in the opposite position, defended.
Luke's defense was tight, and Wang Yuan had no chance to break through. Zhi Xin ran over, and Wang Yuan passed the ball over. With a change of direction and a few consecutive turns, Zhi Xin passed Parsons, who was in the opposite position. Zhi Xin was ready to make a move, but Reed Sen came over to defend. Under Reed Sen's interference, the ball missed.
" The two teams are in a heated fight. I wonder which team will be the first to break the deadlock," the commentator said.
Smith took the rebound and passed it to Luke. Luke dribbled the ball and pushed forward. After a few changes of direction, he passed Wang Yuan and rushed into the basket. Big East jumped high and grabbed the ball. Big East passed it to Zhi Xin, who dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Parsons and Ridson sandwiched him.
Zhi Xin passed the ball to Zhao Ba, who was under the basket. Zhao Ba hooked his hand and deflected. Patterson took the rebound. Patterson passed the ball to Parsons, who dribbled the ball forward. Parsons jumped out and shot, but unfortunately, it missed. Zhao Ba jumped up to take the rebound. Zhao Ba passed the ball to Wang Yuan.
Wang Yuan dribbled the ball forward, and Da Dong came out to block and roll. Wang Yuan successfully made it to the basket, and Patterson came over to defend. Wang Yuan passed the ball to Zhi Xin, and Zhi Xin broke the deadlock with a jump shot of 2:0. Luke dribbled the ball forward, and Luke passed the ball to Parsons, who also hit 2:2 with a jump shot.
Wang Yuan dribbled the ball forward. Luke and Reedson surrounded him. Wang Yuan passed the ball to Zhi Xin, who dribbled the ball forward. With a cross dribble and several consecutive changes of direction, Zhi Xin knocked Parsons to the ground and made a layup under the basket. It was 4:2.
Luke dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Smith came out to cover the pick-and-roll. Luke successfully made it to the basket and made a layup. It was 4:4.
Zhi Xin dribbled the ball forward, and Zhao Ba came out to provide cover. Zhi Xin successfully rushed in and saw Zhi Xin throw the ball high up. Dadong, who followed up, understood and jumped high to receive the ball. It was an empty catch, 6:4.
" The two of them really have a tacit understanding," the commentator said.
Luke dribbled the ball forward, and Smith came out to cover. Luke successfully pushed forward, and Dadong came to defend.
Luke passed the ball to Parsons. Parsons 'jump shot hit 6:6. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball forward. Zhao Ba came out to cover. Wang Yuan successfully entered the basket. Patterson came over to defend. Wang Yuan passed the ball to Zhao Tuo. Zhao Tuo's jump shot hit 8:6. Luke dribbled the ball forward. Luke passed the ball to Smith, who was under the basket.
Smith's hook shot made it 8:8. Zhi Xin dribbled the ball forward, and Dadong came out to provide a pick-and-roll cover. Zhi Xin successfully rushed into the basket and shot. Smith and Patterson surrounded him to defend, but Zhi Xin's shot missed. As the two inside players surrounded Zhi Xin, the basket was empty. Seeing the momentum, Zhao Ba jumped up and tapped the ball, making it 10:8.
Luke dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Luke passed the ball to Patterson, who was under the basket. Patterson made a dunk and it was 10:10. Zhi Xin dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Zhao Ba came out to cover. Zhi Xin dribbled the ball and dunked under the basket. It was 12:10. Luke dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Patterson came out to cover. Luke rushed into the basket and shot. Dadong came over to defend and fan the ball down.
Zhi Xin took the rebound and dribbled the ball forward. Parsons and Ridson surrounded him. Parsons cut off Zhi Xin's dribble in the gap. Parsons rushed into the basket and scored 12:12. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball forward. Dadong came out to cover. Wang Yuan successfully rushed into the basket and scored a layup 14:12. There were still about three minutes left before the end of the first quarter.
Luke dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Patterson came out to cover him. Luke successfully made a layup under the basket and scored 14:14. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Zhao Ba came out to cover him. Wang Yuan smoothly pushed forward. Wang Yuan passed the ball to Da Dong. Da Dong hit 16:14.
Parsons dribbled the ball and pushed forward. After he passed, he shot a jump shot, but it missed. Dadong successfully got the rebound. Dadong passed the ball to Wang Yuan. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball and started. Zhi Xin followed up. Wang Yuan successfully entered the basket and made a layup. It was 18:14. Luke dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Smith came out to cover. Parsons ran to the three-point line.
Luke passed the ball to Parsons, who made a three-pointer. It was 18:17. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Dadong came out to cover. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball and cut into the basket. Patterson came over to defend. Wang Yuan passed the ball to Zhao Tuo. With a fake shot, Zhao Tuo fooled Reed. Zhao Tuo went into the basket and made a layup. It was 20:17.
Parsons dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Patterson came out to cover. Parsons dribbled the ball into the basket. Zhi Xin, who was in the opposite position, followed up and defended. Seeing that there was no chance to make a move, Parsons passed the ball to Reedson. Reedson made a three-pointer and hit 20:20. There were still 30 seconds left before the end of the first quarter.
Wang Yuan dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Zhao Ba came out to cover. Wang Yuan passed the ball to Zhao Tuo, who missed with a jump shot. Big Dong jumped high and broke through the encirclement to get the rebound. Big Dong made a move. Smith and Patterson sandwiched the ball. Under the interference of the two, the ball missed. Parsons got the rebound, and there were only ten seconds left.
Parsons pushed forward quickly. Parsons rushed into the basket and shot. Zhao Ba defended and jumped high to get the ball down. Zhao Tuo got the rebound. The first quarter ended with a draw.
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