Ever since he decided to make Wayne the starter, the Cowboys' season was destined to be extraordinary.

In the end, Wayne, who averaged 19.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.7 blocks per game during the regular season, was selected as the Big 12 Conference regular season MVP.

Teacher Tony, who averaged 26.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 3.3 steals per game in the championship, won the championship MVP.

The two juniors from Ohio State each won one award, which is probably a deliberate arrangement by the organizing committee.

At the final awards ceremony, Sutton won the Big 12 Conference championship trophy among everyone.

This means that the Cowboys will advance directly to the NCAA March Madness Championship as the conference champions!

In the subsequent acceptance speech, Wayne, as one of the backbone of this team, naturally had to say a few words.

"I have to thank Coach Sutton, my teammates, especially Tony, my parents..."

Like most people, Wayne started by thanking everyone.

"I'm very happy to win the Big 12 Championship with my teammates, but this is just the beginning. Next, we will continue to move forward in the more difficult March Madness Championship!"

Wayne knows that in the NCAA, conference championships are nothing.

Because after one season, there will be 32 league champions.

Only the NCAA March Madness Championship Champion is unique!

That is the real highest honor!

After this, Wayne took a deep breath.

He had decided long ago that he would announce something important today.

Now, it's time.

Wayne slowly picked up the microphone, looked at the fans and teammates cheering for him, and looked at Coach Sutton, who was staring at him with approval.

To be honest, after the past six months of playing football, Wayne and the Cowboys have developed a deep bond.

If possible, he really hopes to continue playing happily with this team.

But happiness is never everything about basketball.

People have to go up after all.

It's time to make that goal public.

"In addition, I want to announce something on this championship night...I will pursue my next dream and participate in the 2004 NBA draft."

Professional basketball.
Chapter completed!