CHAPTER 43: CHAPTER 43, BOMBARD THE CHEERLEADERS!

McConnell dribbled forward slowly.

McConnell has strong organizational ability, observing while holding the ball on the right side.

Staley Johnson came off Kable’s screen to receive the ball.

Staley Johnson made a jab step, Lyles’ center of gravity shifted slightly, and Staley Johnson decisively made a three-point shot.

Staley Johnson’s shooting was very decisive.

"Swish!"

It pierced through the net.

On the return, Lyles made a counter-run and cut in from the baseline.

Tyler Ulis passed the ball inside to Lyles.

Lyles went for a flying layup, but was disrupted by Staley Johnson who rushed back, the shot missed.

Arizona’s offense came again.

This time McConnell broke through using the screen.

McConnell didn’t look particularly talented, but his ball-handling skills were very steady. Booker and Tyler Ulis couldn’t strip the ball from his hands.

As he got to a close range position, McConnell rose up.

"Swish!"

Got it in easily again.

The University of Arizona’s strength is much stronger than everyone imagined.

Meanwhile, the University of Kentucky’s condition is worse than the outside world imagined.

minutes passed quickly, and the score was 8 to 22.

The University of Kentucky trailed by as many as 14 points, leaving Kentucky fans silent. Such a situation was rarely encountered!

Zeng Xingyang was also silent.

The University of Kentucky is stronger than the opponent in terms of strength, just not in good game condition.

During March Madness, such situations aren’t rare, this is the breeding ground for upsets, anything can happen.

The University of Arizona fans were screaming wildly.

University of Kentucky was hailed as the number 1 seed. If they were overturned here, it would definitely be considered a huge upset.

Such an upset felt exhilarating.

"It is March Madness, upsets aren’t surprising.."

"University of Arizona gave the University of Kentucky a big trouble."

"Leading by 14 points after 12 minutes, University of Kentucky just isn’t in the state today."

The commentator narrated the match.

Calipari called a timeout to make adjustments.

Facing such a situation, Calipari felt a lot of pressure.

He scanned the bench, Harrison, Todd Lant, Dakari Johnson....

Finally, Calipari focused his attention on Zeng Xingyang: "Zeng, you’re in for Terry."

"Okay."

Hearing the coach finally call out his name, Zeng Xingyang quickly stood up.

Sitting on the bench watching the game made him anxious, he was eager to get on the court to help the team solve the problem.

"You go up and defend Staley Johnson, don’t give him easy scoring opportunities."

"Alright, leave it to me."

"Zeng, watch out for his right-side breakthrough followed by a sudden stop jump shot," Lyles reminded as he exited.

Zeng Xingyang nodded solemnly.

Staley Johnson is very strong, his core strength and technique make him hard to contain, he’s bursting with immense energy on the court.

Lyles couldn’t hold him down.

"Zeng Xingyang is coming in."

"That Chinese guy is in."

Scouts quickly shifted their focus to the sideline where Zeng Xingyang was.

The game resumed.

Tyler Ulis passed the ball past half court to Booker.

Defending Booker was Hollis-Jefferson, who would be known as "Jordan Kobe" in the future.

The University of Arizona employs man-to-man defense.

Booker received the ball but had no open space, but with a burst of speed to the right, he passed Hollis-Jefferson.

Staley Johnson, marking Zeng Xingyang, was always guarding against Zeng Xingyang’s three-pointer.

At this moment, Zeng Xingyang made a counter-run inner cut to get rid of his defender, leaving Staley Johnson behind, Booker passed the ball to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang received the ball and quickly made a sudden stop shot.

Staley Johnson didn’t give up on defense, he lunged to challenge from behind.

"Bang!"

Zeng Xingyang jumped and was knocked down.

While losing balance, Zeng Xingyang still took the shot.

"Clank!"

Unfortunately, it didn’t go in.

"Beeep!!"

The referee blew the whistle decisively, indicating a shooting foul and free throws.

Zeng Xingyang fell to the ground.

Booker and Koulistan quickly helped Zeng Xingyang up.

Zeng Xingyang could feel the opponent’s emphasis on defense in this play.

They’d rather foul than give him a shooting opportunity.

If that’s the case,

then let’s see how many fouls you can make!

Zeng Xingyang gritted his teeth.

He stood at the free-throw line.

The University of Arizona fans were booing, while the University of Kentucky fans were screaming.

Zeng Xingyang calmly made both free throws.

to 22.

Calipari clenched his fist and waved it, he hoped Zeng Xingyang would score once he’s in, and the effect was noticeable.

The University of Arizona’s offense, McConnell dribbled across half court.

The University of Kentucky immediately went with a tough full-court press defense.

Tyler Ulis applied pressure on McConnell, with both of them about the same height and build, McConnell couldn’t easily shake off Tyler Ulis.

McConnell’s first reaction was to get the ball to Staley Johnson.

Staley Johnson was trying to evade defense from Kentucky’s number 8, this number 8 from Kentucky right off the bat made Staley Johnson very uncomfortable.

Staley Johnson used a fake move combined with a counter-run to barely create space, McConnell saw the opportunity and without hesitation, made a long pass.

McConnell thought once Staley Johnson caught this ball, he could straightforwardly take a jump shot.

But just as Staley Johnson was about to catch the ball, a yellow figure darted over, reaching out quickly, cutting the ball first from behind Staley Johnson.

Kentucky’s number 8, Zeng Xingyang, wasn’t giving up on defense even after being evaded by Staley Johnson, he kept hustling and finally used his wingspan to cut the ball down.

However, Zeng Xingyang only disrupted the ball, his defense wasn’t so outrageously good as to steal the ball cleanly.

The ball flew towards the boundary, if it went out it would be Arizona’s possession.

University of Kentucky players didn’t give up, Booker, as if seeing Jenner, courageously flew out to save the ball.

Booker’s anticipatory skills were top-notch, he saved the ball before he even landed.

Yet the ball still wasn’t in a safe zone, Kable and Towns both scrambled at the sideline.

Towns touched the ball, lost balance and couldn’t protect it, the ball spilled out, looking like it was going out again.

This time it was Zeng Xingyang who flew out to save it.

Zeng Xingyang mustered all his strength and dashed out, using his long wingspan to retrieve the ball back, this time, Towns controlled the ball.

After saving the ball, Zeng Xingyang lost balance, his momentum continued to drive him forward, such speed was hard to stop.

Zeng Xingyang took advantage of his momentum and leapt over the advertisement board.

Yet Zeng Xingyang’s body balance was completely out of control.

"Bang!"

Zeng Xingyang toppled onto the pile of University of Arizona cheerleaders behind the advertisement board.

The cheerleaders went tumbling.

The venue was filled with screams of women....

Towns looked at Zeng Xingyang enviously.

I want to beat Arizona’s basketball team, but you want to bomb their cheerleaders.

The waves were surging, perfume and milk fragrances were constantly overwhelming Zeng Xingyang’s senses.

Zeng Xingyang focused only on basketball, he quickly stood up among the women: "Sorry, sorry."

Zeng Xingyang incidentally helped up two cheerleaders with striking features nearby, then quickly returned to the court.

At this moment, Zeng Xingyang felt great dribbling the ball with both hands.