Roy Williams looked at the group of guys wearing orange jerseys on the TV screen and rubbed his tired eyes.

He was alone in the dark office, with a TV and a pile of reports scattered on the table.

The gray-haired Williams has a sallow complexion and heavy bags under his eyes, and it's obvious at first glance that he hasn't had enough sleep.

But he still held his chin up, watching the video and taking notes.

He couldn't afford to miss again.

Roy Williams, a native of North Carolina, began serving as the assistant coach of the North Carolina basketball team in 1978.

He is said to be an assistant coach, but in fact he is just a small role "serving tea and water" and has little tactical decision-making power.

But he always held a notebook on the sidelines, recording every move of then North Carolina coach Dean Smith and every detail on the court.

And this teaching assistant has been working for ten years.

Over the past ten years, he has gradually become Dean Smith's most proud disciple. Together, they witnessed Michael Jordan's classic moment when he completed the winning jumper as a rookie, and witnessed North Carolina's entire journey to the top.

In 1988, Roy Williams, who decided to go on his own, left North Carolina, settled in Kansas, and became the head coach of the University of Kansas.

In 15 years, he led the team to the national semifinals four times and reached the finals twice, averaging 27 wins a year and a winning rate of over 80%.

But never once did he win the national championship trophy with his own hands.

Last year, Roy Williams and Kansas lost to Syracuse University with Carmelo Anthony by 3 points in the championship game, and missed the championship again.

A week after that, Roy Williams made a decision that saddened Kansas fans - he decided to return to his alma mater, North Carolina, and leave Kansas, where he had achieved great success for 15 years.

At the invitation of Jordan and his mentor Dean Smith, he hoped to restart his pursuit of the national championship in North Carolina.

"The best coach who can't win a championship."

This title is the outside world's affirmation of Roy Williams. People say that he is just unlucky and not favored by God.

But in Williams' own view, this title is the biggest mockery of him.

When he returns to North Carolina this time, he wants to lead the team to win the championship!

Therefore, since entering March Madness, starting from the round of 64, he will study his opponents carefully before the game to ensure nothing is missed.

This time facing the dark horses from Ohio State, Roy Williams did not dare to relax.

Being able to defeat Wake Forest and Illinois, one of the championship candidates, in a row, the strength of Ohio State cannot be underestimated.

On the TV screen, watching Wayne completely destroy the Illinois defense in a fast-paced offense, Williams senior pressed the pause button.

Wayne, a Chinese student he had never heard of last season, is undoubtedly the Cowboys' biggest weapon.

For two consecutive games, if it weren't for Wayne, the Cowboys would have gone home.

In people's conventional thinking, most people would think that Tony Allen, an impactful defender, is the core of the Cowboys.

But in fact, the structure of the Cowboys has changed a long time ago.

That old Sutton guy relied on Wayne to get through these two games.

Tony Allen's star aura in the March Madness tournament has become increasingly dim.

Therefore, by restricting Wayne, you can restrict the dark horse of Ohio State!

Roy Williams is not the kind of coach who easily underestimates his opponent. Having been on the battlefield for decades, he knows very well that underestimating his opponent is the stupidest thing in the world.

Now that Wayne has become an NCAA star, it's time for him to experience the treatment that a star player deserves!

Roy Williams walked out of the office and was going to discuss defeating Wayne with his star forward Sean May.

He really couldn't afford to miss again.

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Raymond Felton, Sean May, and Rashad McCants, after joining Illinois, the Cowboys once again encountered an opponent with three star players at the same time.

Coincidentally, the Cowboys faced the top three point guards in the NCAA for three consecutive games...

This year's March Madness games go further and further, and the opponent's lineup becomes more luxurious.

In addition to North Carolina, Connecticut has Okafor, Ben Gordon and Villanueva, and Duke has Luol Deng, Chris Duhon, Sheldon Williams and J.J. Redick...

..

This season, it’s as if you’re embarrassed to talk to others if you lead a single-core team. Every team has several star players.

It is said that North Carolina plans to recruit high school genius Marvin Williams this summer.

If it really happens, North Carolina's combat effectiveness next season will be immeasurable.

However, Roy Williams didn't want to wait another year.

This season, he will launch an attack on the championship!

When Sean May learned from Williams that he would be used as the core of the offense in the next game, this plump power forward who weighed more than 115 kilograms but was only 2.06 meters tall was as happy as a 200-pound man.

child.

"Don't worry, coach, I promise to make him remember tomorrow night!"

Sean May, as the most famous and bulky of the three current North Carolina star players, is considered Emeka Okafor's biggest opponent.

Although his athletic ability is slightly average compared to those "beasts", Sean May has solid low-post skills, excellent rebound protection, and a mid-range shot.

The most important thing is that in the entire NCAA, there are not many No. 4 players who can withstand the impact of this fat man.

On the offensive end, he almost always scores by pushing to the basket in a crushing manner.

He doesn't score as explosively as teammate Rashad McCants, nor does he have broad vision like Raymond Felton.

But at the critical moment, he really had to rely on his position to break the deadlock.

Sean May has also been looking forward to this game for a long time.

He had already been drooling at the emaciated Wayne!

Now Wayne is very famous and is unanimously considered by the media to be a first-round pick.

Therefore, Sean May hopes to perform well against Wayne.

There is no doubt that this will make him more valuable!

"Don't be careless. The opponent is very strong. He didn't even let the Illinois Three Musketeers take advantage." Roy Williams patted Sean May on the shoulder.

Of course he trusted the chubby, stocky forward, but he also didn't want Mei to take it lightly.

"Hey, that's because Illinois' power forward is James Augustin, that softie. If I play against Augustin, I can perform better than him!" Sean May disagreed. He didn't think Wayne's size could give him the advantage.

What threats does it bring?

Sean May is not an arrogant person, and his confidence is justified.

Because at this time, even many outside media believed that Wayne was likely to overturn in this game.

"Wei's recent performance is undoubtedly outstanding, but he has indeed not encountered any strong obstruction from the fourth position in the game."

"The game against North Carolina is undoubtedly a huge test for Wei. Sean May is the strongest opponent he has faced so far."

"Wei's myth is likely to end here. I dare not say who will have higher achievements between him and Sean in the future. But judging from the current combat power, Sean May has a huge advantage!"

Wayne was sitting in a hotel room next to the Seattle Center Arena and casually looked at the sports pages of several local newspapers. Most of them were praising Sean May.

Indeed, Wayne has never faced such a powerful matchup.

In the Big 12 League, the strongest opponent he has ever faced is Tucker.

However, when you put Tucker within the confines of the March Madness tournament, he really isn't that strong.

Entering March Madness, after three games, Wayne's matchups are not particularly strong.

In the last game against Illinois, we even met an "upgrade package" like James Augustin.

Although there are still many newspapers in Ohio standing on Wayne's side and speaking for him, the "Portland Post" even said: "Wayne once defeated Rasheed Wallace, so he will not beat Sean May.

That’s it.”

But most media and fans still believe that Wayne will be in trouble in the quarterfinals.

Wayne put down the newspaper and rubbed his temples.

My head hurts!

It’s not a good idea to meet anyone, but I met this fat guy Sean May.

He is 2.06 meters tall and weighs 115 kilograms... This kind of player is completely self-defeating!

Just like Yao Ming was frustrated when he met guys like Boozer and Okur who could shoot. Can you say that Boozer and Okur are absolutely stronger than Yao Ming?

uncertain.

But their style is to defeat Yao Ming!

And Sean May’s meat bomb tank is Kwayne.

"Oh my god, this big fat guy weighs 115kg...230kg! This guy is so exciting! How many meals can he eat in a day?"

Currently only 95 kilograms, Wayne is shivering, weak, scared and helpless.
To be continued...