Zhang Luo saw quite a few NBA players as he sat on the sidelines.
McConley, Lowry, Gasol Jr., and the other Grizzlies players sat on the sidelines and chatted.
It was normal for NBA players to show up for the first game of the NCAA's March Madness.
Then he looked at the black mass of fans and the celebrity audience. Zhang Luo couldn't wait to go on stage!!
This was the home ground of the Victorians, and fans supporting the Tigers could be seen everywhere.
"Derek, do your best!"
"Derek, do your best!"
" Joey, you can do it!!"
The appearance ceremony was very crazy. The fans 'constant revelry brought the momentum of the scene to its peak.
When Zhang Luo was called, the fans cheered as well, even though they didn't know him well.
Zhang Luo's heart was surging. He couldn't wait to show his talent to the world.
After entering March Madness, it wasn't uncommon for people to be upset.
The University of Pennsylvania was only the No. 16 seed compared to the University of Morris. They were obviously weaker.
Therefore, in the analysis of the outside world, it was believed that the University of Pennsylvania would have a higher probability of eliminating their opponents.
In terms of star players, other than Ross and Robert, Joey Dorsey, who was in the paint, was also considered a fringe player in the draft. If he was included, there would be three players who could enter the NBA, while the University of Pennsylvania had none.
In the regular season, the University of Pennsylvania played very smoothly and almost never lost. On the other hand, the University of Pennsylvania had a bumpy road and only confirmed their advancement in the end.
It looked like the University of Miami was about to advance, but if it was so easy, March Madness wouldn't be so crazy!!
For players who were not favored by the heavens, if they lost this game, their basketball dreams would be over!
In the future, the spotlight would only shine on the geniuses. This was the cruelty of a single elimination match!
They could only give up everything!
All the rituals before the match were over!
The University of Morris surrounded Calipari.
"Children, don't underestimate your opponents. They don't have any star players on their team, but they can make it into the top 32.”
"From tonight onwards, every game will be the most important game of your lives!”
"Not for anyone, just for your basketball dream!!”
"Do you have the confidence to take them down?"
Calipari knew how to guide the young players 'courage!!
"Yes!"
"Kill them!"
"Kick their butts!"
Zhang Luo shouted along with his teammates. Under such an atmosphere, any basketball player would be intoxicated!!
After Calipari finished his last encouragement, Zhang Luo followed the substitutes back to his position.
For Zhang Luo, all he could do now was wait.
Before the game, Zhang Luo had gone to Cui Wanjun more than once to find out if he would play, but Cui Wanjun was not sure.
The game had reached the knockout stage, and all the rights to transfer players were in Calipari's hands. Whether Zhang Luo could go on or not depended on Calipari's satisfaction with the lineup on the field.
Zhang Luo's emotions were conflicted in this regard. On the one hand, he did not want the team to lose, but on the other hand, he also hoped that his teammates would perform poorly and he would have a chance to play.
Zhang Luo's position on the team was small forward/power forward, which was also a relatively weak position for the University of Miami.
The three potential NBA rookies at the University of Pennsylvania were point guard Ross, point guard Robert, and center Dorsey.
Unfortunately, there were no small forwards or power forwards. This was also the main reason why Calipari chose to bring Zhang Luo into the squad.
Calipari felt that at certain times, Zhang Luo's dubious playstyle would have an advantage and could be sent to replace the rotation.
Soon, the match officially began!
Morris sent Rose, Robert, Anderson, Desai, and Dorsey.
Pennsylvania sent out Jack, Sutton, Graham, Gill, and Saco.
In the first round of the game, Jack broke through Gill's cover and made a layup to help UA open the game.
Jack wasn't fast, but they worked well together. Jill's cover was very good.
Soon, the University of Pennsylvania responded. Ross used his speed to force Jack to pass, and then he carried the block from inside Saco and scored the ball!!
"So fast!"
Seeing Ross 'speed, Zhang Luo was amazed.
Watching it on TV was different from watching it live. Ross 'talent was revealed in the first round.
The pace of the game wasn't fast. The University of Pennsylvania had obviously studied the University of Pennsylvania's switching style and defended against the University of Pennsylvania's starting speed.
On the offensive end, the University of Pennsylvania did not have a clear offensive point. They passed the ball a lot, and everyone had the ability to launch an attack.
In the first ten minutes of the game, the University of Pennsylvania used their team offense to suppress the University of Pennsylvania and gain a certain advantage.
Calipari repeatedly called for a time-out to make adjustments.
There was no room for error in this game, and Calipari was very cautious.
Ten minutes after the first half, Ross and Robert began to make a move. Their breakthroughs and long shots helped the University of Pennsylvania catch up.
On the whole, they weren't very efficient, but they had a lot of offensive rebounding and free throws.
In the last five minutes of the first half, Calipari continued to change players. He only looked at Zhang Luo but did not choose to replace him.
The score was very close, and he still didn't trust Zhang Luo that much.
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