Volume 1 Western Cowboy Chapter 042 You're just Wayne
Wake Forest University, Wayne is naturally familiar with this school.
After all, the famous "Shilipo Sword God" Tim Duncan is the best product of Wake Forest University.
Because of Duncan's huge influence, many young players at the time hoped to play in Wake Forest like Duncan.
And now, the guy that old Sutton is introducing chose to join Wake Forest because of Duncan.
"Chris Paul, ACC Rookie of the Year, was named to the ACC All-Defensive Team and was voted the best freshman in the nation by multiple media outlets.
He was a talented point guard in high school and once scored 61 points in a high school game in memory of his deceased grandfather.
In Wake Forest's last game against the University of Virginia, he scored an impressive double-double of 26 points and 11 assists.
If he entered the draft this year, people think he would be selected higher than the University of Wisconsin star point guard Devin Harris!
Even if he participates in the draft next year when there are many star point guards, he will most likely be selected in the top three.
Now, do you understand what kind of opponent you are facing! ? "
This time, old Sutton particularly emphasized Paul's strength, hoping that the Cowboys would pay attention to it.
The Cowboys' opponents this time are completely on a different level than those they encountered before.
In the past, even the best players of the Cowboys' opponents were ranked in the late first round in mock drafts.
And Chris Paul is a top three star player!
Wayne nodded silently. He probably understood what kind of person his opponent was better than anyone else present.
Chris Paul, this may be the biggest opponent Wayne has ever faced in his NCAA career!
Not only is he a big name now, but Paul will also be an undoubted big name when he enters the NBA in the future.
In other words, this was the first time Wayne became an enemy of a future league superstar!
Thinking of this, Wayne was a little excited.
If I can defeat a future league superstar, it will definitely increase my popularity even more!
And putting aside things like fame, Wayne is also looking forward to fighting with future superstars.
After bullying the weak teams for so long, from the regular season to the first round of March Madness, an exciting opponent finally arrived.
If Wayne were to lose 11 points in a single game every time, he would be embarrassed to play.
"In the next game, Tony, I need you to defend Chris Paul and make sure to contain him."
After Sutton introduced Paul's situation, he directly deployed the Cowboys' strongest individual defensive machine on the outside.
"Me?" Tony Allen smiled. "I'm 1.96 meters tall and I'm a bit of a bully to defend him."
"Wake up, you are not even 1.96 meters tall."
"Shut up Wayne, even if you don't tell me, everyone knows how tall I am!"
Teacher Tony and Wayne were joking when old Sutton slapped the tactical whiteboard hard.
"Even you, Tony, have to be extra careful against Chris Paul. I said, this opponent is different from everyone we have faced before. Be serious and show your attitude!"
After Sutton said this, Tony Allen stopped making a fuss.
He could see that the old man was serious. And Tony Allen was also familiar with Paul's name.
This time, it finally feels like March Madness.
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Emeka Okafor never imagined that a few months later, he would hear the Chinese man's name again from a reporter.
"Wayne put up some amazing numbers. 11 blocks in a single game is really scary. But March Madness has just begun, and the highlight is yet to come."
When Okafor was asked again whether he was worried about Wayne's challenge, he evaded the question in a very gentle way.
In the past few months, Wayne's fame has risen so fast that it has indeed far exceeded Okafor's expectations.
He remembered that when he first knew the name Wayne, the Chinese student was just a little famous.
And at the time he thought he might never hear the name mentioned again.
But now, any fan who follows the NCAA knows Wayne.
The strength Wayne has shown this season has also changed Okafor's opinion of him.
Now, he no longer thinks Wayne is Villanueva.
Although his younger brother without eyebrows and hair was selected as the Big East Rookie of the Year this season.
But Wayne's Big 12 Conference MVP title is much more valuable than the Rookie of the Year title.
"So Emeka, where do you think the Cowboys can go this year as a dark horse? Is the Final Four possible?"
"I can't answer this question. The biggest feature of the March Madness games is uncertainty. Everything is possible, and nothing is possible." Okafor's Tai Chi skills when practicing with reporters are probably learned from Master Ma.
After all, he is used to being a coach of star players, and the reporters had no way of prying Okafor's mouth open.
After the annoying reporters finally left, Okafor breathed a sigh of relief.
It's finally over , and I don't have to answer those tricky questions anymore.
At this time, the younger brother Villanueva walked up to Okafor with worry written all over his face.
"We're not really going to run into the Cowboys, are we?"
"Oh? Are you scared, Charlie?"
"I... well... you know, Wei's recent behavior is indeed very..."
"Hahaha, don't worry, Charlie. According to this matchup schedule, the only place we will meet the Cowboys is in the finals! So, you don't have to worry." Okafor smiled and patted his younger brother's shoulder.
"Do you think they have no chance of reaching the finals?"
"Of course, in fact, I think they may be eliminated soon, but I can't say it in front of reporters.
Chris Paul is going to give them a tough time against Wake Forest next time."
Okafor is simply too confident about Paul.
Even though he is only 1.83 meters tall, that guy's desire to win is stronger than most people!
Paul did everything he could to win.
"What a shame. What a shame."
Okafor shook his head. The Cowboys' dark horse journey might have come to an end here.
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As time goes by, the second round of the March Madness tournament is officially approaching.
The second round was more intense, more competitive and more exciting.
Of course, it also means that advancing will no longer be an easy task.
The game between Wake Forest and Ohio State once again became one of the focus battles in the round of 32.
The Cowboys' dark horse status, coupled with the crazy hype from a man named David, made them receive extremely high attention.
On the other hand, Chris Paul, a guard who did not sign up for the draft but is still predicted to be selected in the top three, is also attracting much attention.
Before the game, Wayne saw that even the TV was broadcasting a special program about this game.
During the show, the so-called experts were analyzing whether the Cowboys with the two young stars would be able to get through smoothly, or whether Paul's Wake Forest would be able to prove its strength.
The end result is that more people think Wake Forest can win.
"It's a simple question. The Cowboys have never played a tough game. From the first game of the regular season to the Big 12 Tournament and the last game against the Huskies, they haven't met a decent opponent.
Now they suddenly have to increase the intensity of the game, and they can't be ready immediately. Wake Forest only needs to find a way to create an advantage in the first half of the game, and the Cowboys will go home. "
"It's hard for the Cowboys to win because Chris Paul's talent is not on the same level as everyone else on the field. It is undeniable that Wayne and Tony are both good players, but Chris is even better!"
"despair!"
Wayne turned off the TV. This was the first time the Cowboys were at a disadvantage in public opinion.
But Wayne was not angry, nor did he want to blame anyone.
There are many people who are not optimistic about the Cowboys, but there are also many people who are optimistic about the Cowboys.
There is no need to fight with the media.
Early the next morning, Wayne and his teammates drove to the United Center for field adaptation training.
Tomorrow night, the round of 32 will officially begin!
That's right, this time, the Cowboys' game venue moved from Las Vegas to Chicago.
Every March Madness is like a basketball tour across the United States. Just like the World Cup, the competition venues are spread all over the country.
At the entrance of the United Center, almost all the Cowboys players were taking photos and checking in with the statue of Jordan, and Wayne was no exception.
After all, it is one of the symbols of the United Center.
Everyone had just finished taking pictures and were preparing to enter the stadium when the Wake Forest University team bus happened to arrive.
Wayne turned his head and looked at the other bus. This was an unexpected encounter between the two sides.
The first person to get off the bus was not Paul, but a player Wayne didn't know.
When he saw the statue of Jordan, he ran up to it excitedly.
"Hey, let 's take a photo too! Eh? You are Wayne, right? Hahahaha. I've heard a lot about you. Hello, I'm..."
The opposing player was very friendly and was about to shake Wayne's hand.
But at this moment, a burst of shouting and cursing came from a distance.
"What are you doing Ellis? Are we here to make friends? Get to the stadium, there's no time to waste!"
Wayne looked back over Ellis's shoulder.
Tired, tired, he was really tired!
Chris Paul!
Chris Paul, one of the greatest players in the NBA in the future, the league's best point guard of an era, and the founder of the 58 craze!
This is the biggest player Wayne has ever seen!
Paul yelled, and the guy who was about to shake hands with Wayne quickly retracted his hand.
"Uh..." Wayne's hands hung awkwardly in the air. What the hell...
What a great official power!
No, Brother Pao should just be a first-year player now. How can he be so domineering in the team?
The player named Ellis gave Wayne an awkward smile and then walked into the stadium happily without shaking hands or taking a photo with the statue.
There were also several Wake Forest players who originally wanted to take a photo with the statue, but they all gave up under Pao's death glare.
This aura really belongs to him.
Finally, Paoge took the initiative to walk up to Wayne. Wayne wanted to greet him, but thought better of it.
Because Paul's expression didn't look friendly.
"Your name is Wayne?" Sure enough, as soon as he came up, Paul asked in a bad mood.
"Yes, I am going to defeat you." Wayne was also unhappy. Although you are famous, why are you so arrogant? You are so arrogant before the game even starts.
"Hahahaha, you are so arrogant. I think the only bright spot in your life is your face. I am different from your defeated opponents. You don't even know what the desire to win is."
After saying that, the 1.83-meter-tall Pao Brother walked away from Wayne with his head held high, taking steps as if he were 2.13 meters tall.
It is said that Paul talks a lot of trash and has a strong desire to win, and it seems to be true.
But that sentence just now...
Wayne touched his face. The young man's scolding was quite good. He didn't know whether to be angry or laugh.
Looking at Paul's back, Wayne was no longer in the mood to continue looking at Jordan's statue.
"What a jerk."
Wayne muttered something. Now, all he wanted to do was have sex hard.
