Basketball boy, starting to shine from the slam dunk

The team resumed practice three days after the Pac-12 Conference finals.

Although the Pac-12 League games are over, some training still needs to continue, but for some players, it is also time to think about the future.

For example, Mohammed left the team completely, did not participate in training or any team activities, and only focused on the draft.

Some senior players are also beginning to consider signing with agents.

It does not mean that you need to sign an agent to participate in the NBA draft. Many NCAA players will not participate in the NBA draft, but it does not mean that they cannot engage in basketball-related jobs after graduation. They can go to sub-level leagues or overseas leagues.

Therefore, for some senior players who want to continue their basketball careers, it is time to consider the future.

Of course, for most people in the team, the most important thing is to improve their strength.

"Adams, be careful."

"Lamb, pay attention to protecting the rebound..."

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A group of players were conducting group confrontation training on the field, while assistant coach Wesley stood on the sidelines, shouting at the players and directing the players to train.

Anderson's injury has not healed yet and he can only sit on the sidelines.

Ten minutes later, assistant coach Wesley called a halt.

The players came to the sidelines, rested and chatted.

"Larry (Larry Drew II), have you really thought about it? You want to participate in the NBA draft." Latvis asked.

Friends all looked at Drew II.

Facing everyone's gaze, Drew II said: "Yes, I want to enter the NBA. This is my dream."

After the Pac-12 League finals, Drew II told the coaching staff that he planned to participate in this year's NBA draft.

This is not surprising, after all, he is already a senior and will graduate this year. Participating in the NBA draft is the best option, but whether he will be selected is still uncertain.

But as a second-generation star, this is the path he must take. Even if he loses the draft, he will continue to work in basketball, continue to work hard, and strive to enter the NBA.

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Zhuang Yu stretched out his hand and fist bumped Drew II: "I wish you good luck in the draft."

Drew II smiled and said, "Thank you."

Teammates also wished Drew II well.

It’s not just Drew II who is leaving, the team’s backup guard Joshua Smith is also going to participate in the NBA draft. In addition, Carl Johnson and John Coster are all seniors and will graduate this year. If you include Mohan Murder, the Bruins will have five players leaving this summer.

In addition, there are two players under consideration, Tony Parker and Norman Powell, who may also participate in the NBA draft.

For a while, the atmosphere became a little dull.

Just then, Coach Holland walked in.

Coach Holland did not come before. It was Assistant Coach Wesley who was supervising the players' training. At this time, Coach Holland strode over with a smile on his face. He clapped his hands and shouted: "Everyone gather, I want to Announce something.”

Everyone gathered quickly, but they couldn't help but be curious.

Assistant coach Hayes asked: "Looking at you, coach, it should be good news, right?"

"Haha, that's good news." Coach Holland laughed and said, "I just got the news that we have obtained an invitation quota and will participate in the NCAA tournament as an 'invited team'."

what?

Is this... is this true?

In an instant, the players, coaches, trainers, and staff all had their eyes widened, and their hearts were full of surprises.

According to the rules, winning the Pac-12 League championship will automatically advance to the NCAA tournament.

But not being able to win the championship is not completely hopeless. There are still 36 "invitation quotas" in the NCAA tournament. If you can get the "invitation quota", you can also participate in the championship.

It's just that the Bruins players didn't have high expectations. Although they reached the finals, they were only seventh in the regular season. In comparison, the University of Oregon in second place and the University of Southern California in third may have a better chance of getting invitations.

After all, the NCAA committee considers many aspects when evaluating whether a team is qualified to participate in the tournament. It does not mean whoever goes further in the knockout rounds is who - in that case, it will directly stipulate the two teams that enter the league knockout finals. Wouldn’t it be over if you advance to the tournament?

Unexpectedly, a surprise fell from the sky.

"Haha..." Coach Holland smiled happily, "It's true, we have received an 'invitation quota' and we will participate in the championship in March."

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"Oh ho..."

Suddenly, the players cheered together.

A group of people hugged each other, jumping and shouting with excitement.

Parker hugged Drew II and said excitedly: "Larry, you don't have to worry about participating in the draft. We still have games to play."

"Yes." Drew II grinned, "That was a championship. It was great to be able to participate in the championship in my last season of college."

Anderson rushed over and hugged Zhuang Yu, his whole body trembling with excitement. Zhuang Yu smiled and patted Anderson: "Kyle, calm down."

In fact, Zhuang Yu was also very excited.

I thought this season was over, but I didn't expect that I would get an "invitation quota" and be able to play in the championship.

He has been interested in the NCAA tournament for a long time. He really wants to see how crazy the so-called "March Madness" is and stand on such a field.

Because that is the most dazzling stage of the NCAA!

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After celebrating for a while, the players became quiet.

"Boys." Coach Holland said loudly: "The championship will start soon. We need to seize the time, train hard, improve our strength as much as possible, and prepare for the championship. Although we are 'invited to participate,' the championship is a In a life-or-death game, anything is possible, I hope we can go further, come on!"

"come on!"

Everyone shouted and their morale was high.

The news spread quickly, and everyone knew that UCLA had obtained the "invitation quota", and the whole UCLA went crazy.

The students cheered excitedly, celebrating their team's entry into the tournament.

......

at the same time.

In a villa, Muhammad was holding a mobile phone, but his face was very ugly. His teeth were gritting, and he raised his arm and almost broke the mobile phone.

"Damn it, how did UCLA get an invitation to play? How did the committee review it? Even seventh place in the regular season can qualify for the tournament. It's like hell."

At this moment, Muhammad does not look like a Bruins player at all, but more like a person who has a grudge against UCLA and curses the NCAA committee.

He doesn't want to see UCLA enter the championship, because even if UCLA can participate in the championship, I'm afraid it won't be his share.

"Mike, what do I do now?" Muhammad asked his agent, Mike. "Do I go back, I mean, try to play in the tournament?"

Now Muhammad was in an awkward situation, very awkward.

He thought that UCLA would not be able to enter the championship and that the season was completely over, so he was unwilling to maintain even the superficial appearance. He did not participate in team training or communicate with the basketball team. He only focused on appearing in the media and gaining popularity.

But suddenly UCLA got an invitation to participate. Does he want to return to the team now and go to the championship with the team?

If you ask him to go back now and then go to the coach to admit his mistake and say that he is willing to return to the team, participate in the team's training, and hope to participate in the championship, wouldn't that be a slap in the face?

But if he didn't go back and the entire Bruins team went to participate in the championship, and Muhammad didn't show up, what would the outside world think?

On the opposite side, Mike frowned and thought for a while before sighing helplessly: "Shabazz, you are still too impulsive. Although UCLA failed to win the Pac-12 League championship, it may not have a chance to participate in the championship. You should be patient. for a while.”

Muhammad grimaced, thinking to himself, what's the use of saying this at this time?

If I had known that UCLA would be invited to participate, I would definitely not have done this.

"Hey..." Mike sighed again, feeling very depressed.

At first I thought Muhammad was a good prospect, the number one high school student in the United States, with a bright future, and I would definitely make a lot of money by becoming his agent.

But who knew that Mohammed had already done so many things before he officially participated in the draft.

Seeing that Mike just sighed, Muhammad became anxious: "Mike, you have to help me. You have to help me find a way. We are now a community of interests."

If it weren't for the community of interests, I would have kicked you aside... Mike complained in his heart and said solemnly: "If you can participate in the championship, it will also be good for your draft. If you can play and perform well, then Even better.”

Muhammad smiled bitterly: "Of course I know this, but..."

He knew very well that even if he licked his face and begged Coach Holland, he would never be allowed to play again.

In the Pac-12 Conference finals, Anderson was injured and the team was in crisis. Coach Holland didn't let him play in that situation, let alone now.

"I don't have any good ideas." Mike shook his head. "I suggest you go back to Coach Holland and take the initiative to admit your mistake. Even if you can't play, you must at least go to the championship with the team."

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"Is there any other way?"

"What do you think?" Mike spread his hands.

......

That night Muhammad approached Coach Holland.

Seeing Muhammad actually running back to admit his mistake, with a submissive attitude, Coach Holland sneered in his heart. Now that he knows he is back, what should he do earlier?

"Coach, I really know I was wrong." Muhammad almost knelt down. "Please forgive me. You recruited me into the team in the first place. You are my mentor. Please let me return to the ball." Team, don’t worry, I will be obedient this time and dedicate myself to the team. I believe we can reach the top 32, even the top 16, the top eight..."

"Don't think about it." Coach Holland interrupted: "You chose to betray the team yourself, and you also chose to leave the team yourself. I can't help you."

"Coach..." Muhammad cried.

He actually cried.

However, even crying was of no use. Coach Holland said indifferently: "You are already an adult and you must be responsible for what you do. I will tell others that you are sick and cannot participate in the championship with the team. .”