Chapter 26 Larry Cooper's Notes
Frank Irving Center, Li Ke appeared on the court early.
One or two voices calling his name sounded in his ears, all of which were automatically filtered by the attentive Li Ke.
The game was about to begin and he didn't want to distract himself.
After taking the basketball, he first made a very outrageous three-busting shot. Li Ke shook his head and wanted to pass the basketball again. He flew into the penalty area, jumped up, and drew a heavy drop.
From the end of that game against Georgetown University, Li Ke, who had been struggling to dunk, suddenly became able to dunk.
At first, people will be surprised by this.
After the last few preseason games, Li Ke, who was good at dunking, was accepted by the public. Even his opponents began to add a targeted arrangement before the game: Beware of Sheldon Li's empty cut dunk.
A heavy button was made during the warm-up, which not only allowed Li Ke to hear sporadic cheers and screams, but also made him confirm that his physical condition was very good in this game and was not affected by insufficient sleep time.
Soon, Frank Irving booed in the center, and the situation was about to overturn the entire arena.
Li Ke was a little surprised.
Although he knew that this was Texas Agricultural Machinery University's appearance, he did not expect that the fans of Texas University would have such a huge reaction. He had never heard of such boos at the level and more than ten preseason games.
"Are we mortal enemies with A&M?"
Li Ke turned his head and asked the captain A.J. Abrams beside him.
Abrams did not answer Li Ke’s question, but instead asked: “Do you want to ask why they are so enthusiastic?”
Li Ke nodded, he almost meant that.
"The regular season has begun, and every next regular season game, you can hear such a zealous booing from the Frank Irving Center, no matter who the opponent is."
Li Ke still nodded, but seemed to understand.
Soon, the referee blew the whistle.
Antanas, a center at 2.11 meters tall at Agricultural Machinery University, jumped up and transferred the ball to Asilau.
The competition began like this...
Asilau controlled the ball steadily, without rushing to advance, nor had any intention of calling.
When he discovered that his offensive opponent was not Abrams or Augustine, but Derby's starting striker Sheldon Lee, his brain began to run very quickly.
He first thought of Li Ke's technical characteristics mentioned by Coach Gillispi before the game. At that time, this information was prepared for the team's main striker Josh Carter.
In addition, Asilau also thought that after De's major change of defense, no matter who defends Joshkat, he will have a greater height disadvantage.
So, he controlled the ball smoothly and called a pick-and-roll, and his light aimed at the left, where Joshkater's position was.
Facing Asilao, Li Ke's defensive position was moderately controlled, and he didn't have to stick too tightly or pull too far, which was enough to make Asilao very uncomfortable.
The next pick-and-roll was also expected by Li Ke. If it were only based on his own speed and explosion, it would be difficult for Asilao to break through Li Ke's defense. If he could not break through Li Ke's defense, as the initiator of the offensive of Agricultural Machinery University, the offense of Agricultural Machinery University would become a stagnant pool.
"Pick-roll...The Longhorn's defense was not substituted, Sheldon Lee followed again...Asilau failed to get the opportunity he wanted and divided the ball..."
Josh Carter was the one who caught the ball, and Abrams, who was a head shorter, defended him.
Joshkater made an emergency stop jump shot, but with a bang, he didn't make it.
Xiao Du took the rebound and launched a counterattack.
He shouted: "Go go go!”
Immediately afterwards, all the Longhorns ran towards the frontcourt.
Last season, the German University's style of play was based on the inside position attack.
In the new season, after a preseason exploration, Deda, which has become an outside team, can always make wave after wave of rapid counterattacks under the leadership of Xiao Du, which is extremely sharp.
Agricultural Machinery University naturally also defended this move. They quickly retreated, but in the end, they were at a disadvantage in terms of core speed.
Li Ke's speed quickly increased to the fastest. He rushed to the shooting guard Dominic Kirk who had been staring at him. He was about to have a Raptors hit, but immediately thought that his current position was Frank Irving Center, and he was no longer the "baking dish".
Then he turned sideways and squeezed Kirk away with great force.
Joshkater, who was originally at the end, saw that Li Ke was becoming more and more unstoppable, so he could only pounce on Li Ke.
Li Ke stretched out his right arm, blocked Josh Carter, and faced the basket directly.
"KD's pass, Sheldon Lee...a heavy drop!"
With a clang, Li Ke hung on the basket.
Cheers broke out in the center of Frank Irving, but Li Ke, who had landed on the ground, sighed inwardly: I just want to make a floor flow, but you insist on forcing me to fly and escape.
If Josh Carter hadn't been tightly embellished behind him, Li Ke wouldn't have chosen to dunk.
He does not have the ability to layup, and under the threat of defense, he can only choose a more secure dunk.
"Two points were received, the University of Texas scored first. I have to say that KD's pass was too accurate."
The focus of CBS commentator is still on Durant, but in the deep stands, Larry Cooper, the Charlotte Bobcats scout, began to write and draw on a clean white paper, muttering in a low voice:
"Now, I can understand that Joe Henson's scout report mentioned this guy's rugby hobby. Isn't this ball just the way of playing football? The quarterback found the running back who knocked over two people with a pass, and the running back scored a touchdown..."
Agricultural Machinery University, which was quickly defeated by the counterattack of Germany University, kicked off the ball in the backcourt.
This time, Asilau, who received the ball, quickly advanced to the frontcourt and then slowed down, as if observing the defense of Deutsche University.
When Li Ke approached, he suddenly activated it, followed by a false action and changed direction, and it seemed that he was about to rub Li Ke into the three-point line.
Li Ke reacted. He realized that the ball was a very fast change, but he was still one step late after all.
"Asilau's emergency stop to central investment..."
Swish!
Li Ke's interference came late, but in the end it still failed to prevent the ball from falling into the net frame accurately.
2 to 2, the score tied.
D.J. Augustin took the ball from the backcourt and advanced to the frontcourt, then ran back and forth with Abrams to break through and pass the ball.
After about ten seconds of tearing, Du suddenly pulled to the low post, facing the low-intensity defense, he caught the ball and jumped.
Swish!
De Da scored again and continued to put pressure on him.
At the Agricultural Machinery University round, Asilau was still holding the ball.
Facing Li Ke's more cautious defense, he had few opportunities, but he never passed the ball outward. He stuck to the ball for almost 20 seconds before he was forced to ask for a pick-and-roll.
After blocking, he still couldn't get rid of Li Ke's defense. He pushed Li Ke's breakthrough and began to stagger in two or three steps, and he was unable to continue.
In the last few seconds, the ball was barely split.
Dominic Kirk, who was taking the pot, threw a dry pull, and thumped it and didn't go in.
The University of Texas took the rebound, and Du Xiao chased a three-pointer, but failed to make the score.
Agricultural Machinery University, which grabbed the rebound, was still the backward side. The counterattack led by Asilau was once again stopped by Li Ke's defense.
"Asilau still failed to break through Sheldon Lee's defense, he could only pass the ball, but the counterattack from Agricultural Machinery University was also cut off."
After the cut, the Agricultural Machinery University's offense was very tangled, especially when Asilau was almost locked by Li Ke, they could not find an effective way to score.
Other players like headless flies can only find opportunities to score by making excessive shots.
On the other hand, the University of Texas has been scoring. Not only did Xiao Du always hit the jump shot, but Li Ke's frequent empty cuts also quickly made his score in this game rise to double digits.
You know, at this time, the game has not yet passed halfway.
Naturally, the University of Texas quickly took a huge lead.
In the stands, Larry Cooper's scout notes were filled with one by one:
“As Joe Henson’s scout report says, Sheldon Lee’s strengths include:
1. Outstanding physical fitness, fast speed, invincible strength and height, and outstanding jumping;
2. The ability to score empty cuts is outstanding and can disrupt the opponent's defensive formation;
3. He has excellent single defense. Asilau, the candidate for the best player in the 12th League last season, was locked down and he has the potential to become a top outside defender."
“Disadvantages:
1. The body's explosive power seems to be insufficient, and the lateral movement speed is very average. If you encounter a higher-level opponent, his pace may not be able to keep up;
2. No pass control, no shooting, rough skills;
3. The wingspan is too short, and although it is outstanding, it cannot prevent a big player."
Chapter completed!