Chapter 19: Quarterfinals vs. Leonard! Bloody Talent Suppression!
After successfully winning the Big East Conference championship, Maguire's university will enter the national championship, also known as March Madness, as the top seed in the Big East Conference.

Of course, Marquette University is not only the top of the Big East Conference.

It is also the number one seed team in the Northeast Division!
As the games in various divisional leagues come to an end, the top seeded teams in each division have all been announced.

Northwest Division: Arizona Wildcats.

Southwest Division: Duke Blue Devils.

Southeast Division: Boston University
And before the explosively hot March Madness arrives.

Major sports news websites have also released their draft predictions.

Kyrie Irving, who ranked top.1, has been completely replaced.

Wang Yan is already recognized as the No. 90 draft pick by % of sports media!

But Irving still ranks second with extremely high popularity.

Ranked third is still the perennial third place player, Derrick Williams.

"This is the most fair draft prediction ever!"

The TNT symposium also specifically warmed up for the upcoming March Madness.

"Wang Yan will definitely be the No. 1 pick in this year's draft. Of course, this is not because Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams are not good enough!"

"I dare say that if Wang Yan enters the NBA now, he can average at least 20+10 per game!"

"Wang Yan's draft stock is way ahead of Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams!"

Buckley was on fire at the symposium.

Wang Yan, who had already swept all the major awards in the Big East Conference, did not receive any doubts this time.

"I believe that many American fans are looking forward to Wang Yan's Waterloo."

"But the fact is that in the 25 games of the Big East Conference, Wang Yan did not fail once."

"Although I am Wang Yan's number one fan, the level of these matches is not good enough."

"Wang Yan still needs to continue to prove himself in March Madness!"

Just like Buckley said.

It's time to test Supernova.

Every college student who aspires to become an NBA superstar.

Everyone must be baptized in advance in March Madness.

Early March in the United States.

Under the watchful eyes of fans across the United States, Wang Yan's performance in the first round of March Madness still made fans who disliked him bow their heads.

Facing USC led by Nikola Vucevic.

It took Wang Yan only one minute into the game to make the USC center of all tonnage know what a heart and lung explosion is.

In addition to the familiar jump ball aerial relay at the beginning, which allowed Vucevic to feel the speed difference.

Wang Yan then blocked three shots in a row in the low post and quickly launched a counterattack after the blocks.

The 125-kilogram Vucevic's heart and lungs were fully stretched within just one minute of the opening.

And what's even more terrible is.

It's not just a series of attacks in terms of speed and physical strength.

Vucevic is proud of his tonnage advantage and skills under the basket in the Atlantic League.

It was completely gone when facing Wang Yan.

The performance of the team's leader was a disastrous defeat, and the result was that USC fell behind by a terrifying 35 points at halftime.

Wang Yan also broke the half-time scoring record, rebounding record and block record in his March Madness debut with a performance of 34 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks in the first half.

At the end of the game, the score difference was fixed at 48 points.

Wang Yan only played for 5 minutes in the second half.

The final statistics were 42 points, 18 rebounds and 7 blocks.

Everyone has reason to believe that this is a game that can be fought to the last minute.

Wang Yan will contribute at least 50+20+10!

And in the battle for the Sweet 16.

Wang Yan once again faced new challenges.

The opponent is the University of Kansas, a well-known NCAA school.
Even Paul Pierce, a former player from the University of Kansas, was present before the game.

He also brought Boston's other two giants, Ray Allen and Garnett.

Even before the game started, Paul Pierce made it clear that he was there just to support his alma mater.

But the Boston Big Three players have come to watch Wang Yan's games more than once this season.

Such an ambiguous relationship makes it hard for the media not to have wild imaginations.

But even if the ruffian was present at the scene.

It still didn’t help Kansas salvage a win.

The University of Kansas' weak inside height became the base for Wang Yan's bombardment.

Just the first half.

Marcus Morris was fouled out because of Wang Yan's violent attack on the basket.

Markieff Morris also strained his thigh due to Wang Yan's constant collisions.

At halftime.

The Kansas twin brothers looked at each other and immediately understood?
So, the two exchanged jerseys during the halftime break.

Markieff and Marcus are not only twin brothers, they also look as similar as if they were in a mirror.

Height, wingspan, looks, playing style.

Even the tattoos are exactly the same!
So much so that at the beginning of the second half, he secretly replaced Markieff's brother Marcus, who was injured and had six fouls.

The fans really didn't notice it.

It was not until the end of the game that the University of Kansas lost by 22 points, and the discerning fans realized it.

The University of Kansas actually played a substitution operation during the halftime break.

Of course, this behavior caused the University of Kansas to receive a fine of 2 yuan.

Markieff and Marcus will also be suspended for three games by the NCAA.

However, the brothers' suspension may not be used in this lifetime.

Because both brothers will announce their participation in this year's NBA draft.

Even though it was an unprecedented operation in the history of March Madness.

The University of Kansas still couldn't stop Marquette.

After reaching the round of 16.

Marquette's opponent is a dark horse in the Northeast Division.

San Diego State, led by the cool robot Kawhi Leonard.

This guy who plays without any waves can get 16 points and 11 rebounds per game.

He also won the Mountain League's DPOY award.

Entering the first two games of March Madness.

Leonard's offensive threat has increased, averaging 20 points and 12 rebounds per game.

He even used his outrageous defense to silence the strong points of the previous two rounds of offense one after another.

In the latest Fox Sports selection, he was also selected to the All-American Second Team.

“The two biggest dark horses of this season finally meet!”

Cleveland, USA

Quick Loans Center
Feeling the excitement of the fans at the scene, TNT commentator Kenny Smith could hardly suppress his anticipation.

"Of course, Marquette University can no longer be described as a dark horse."

"At the beginning of the season, everyone thought Marquette would be a dark horse, but now it has been confirmed that they are a championship team!"

"And San Diego State University is a well-deserved dark horse. No one would have thought they would make it to the Sweet 16!"

"NO, NO, NO!"

Barkley, who was standing by, interrupted Kenny Smith and said, "San Diego State's dark horse journey ends here."

"Kawhi Leonard can lock down all outside players, but Wang Yan doesn't belong on the outside."

"There's a 9-centimeter height difference between them. I can't imagine how Kawhi can handle Wang Yan."

indeed.

Leonard played as a legitimate small forward at San Diego State University.

Wang Yan is a power forward in the guise of a small forward.

The two are not in the same position.

but.

The arduous task of defending Wang Yan still fell on Leonard.

“We need more from you defensively, Kawhi.”

San Diego State coach Karl D'Antoni patted Leonard on the shoulder.

"You are the strongest defender in the NCAA. Your mission is to limit Wang Yan's score to less than 30 points!"

In Carl Detoni's opinion.

As long as Wang Yan's scoring data is limited to less than 30, San Diego State will be able to win.

Leonard still had no expression on his face, but his solemn eyes showed that he was serious about the game.

Bang! !

With Wang Yan's successful jump ball.

San Diego State University retreated very quickly, as if they were looking for me and retreated to the basket in advance.

"It was as if San Diego State just gave up the jump ball."

The situation on the field surprised Kenny Smith: "But this may be the right choice."

Since March Madness, Wang Yan's opening jump ball aerial relay operation has maintained a 100% hit rate.

so.

Giving up early may be a wise move.

only.

San Diego State University's abandonment did not stop Wang Yan from getting to the basket.

Wang Yan reached the low post, stuck his back to the basket, and stretched out his long arms to ask for the ball.

The camera zooms in.

The person defending Wang Yan was none other than Kawhi Leonard!
"Anti-python! I think this is what we want!"

Watching Leonard and Wang Yan face off at the start, the commentators also became excited: "This may be the strongest defensive player Wang Yan has ever encountered. Can he tear through Kawhi's defense?"

Not to mention the commentator on the scene.

Even Danny Ferry, the general manager of the Cavaliers, who was in the VIP room at the home court, looked nervous at this moment.

If he can't even get past Kawhi Leonard.

So how could Wang Yan possibly hold up Cleveland's future hopes?
Whoosh!
Seeing Wang Yan getting into position, Butler tactfully passed the ball to him.

When the basketball is about to be acquired.

Leonard behind him leaped with all his might, opened his long arms and spread his five fingers.

In an instant, Butler's heart sank.

He underestimated Leonard's arm length and hand size.

And just when Butler was ready to return to defense.

Wang Yan’s long arms are the first to arrive.

Before Leonard was about to touch the ball, relying on the longer length.

Grab the basketball!

Just with this one ball-catching round, the fans at the Quicken Loans Arena felt suffocated.

These two are simply competing to see who has longer arms!

Bang!
However, Wang Yan, who got the basketball, did not give Leonard any chance to resist.

Show your shoulders, raise your right elbow, and push as violently as the rules allow.

Even Leonard's legs were almost rooted to the floor.

But he still took a step back under Wang Yan's attack.

After pushing the ball away, Wang Yan took the ball and turned around.

Face the front of the basket and raise your left arm.

Facing the double defense of Leonard and the center.

Wang Yan swung his left arm and made a brutal and bloody slam dunk.

The two men were knocked to the ground on the spot!
“Dang Cang!!”

After completing the dunk, Wang Yan pulled the basket so hard that it shook violently and was almost damaged again.

"Om!!"

The powerful dunk directly detonated the Quick Loan Center.

"Oh my God! What kind of fighting style is this?"

In the commentary booth, Kenny Smith couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

"This should be the most brutal dunk of the season, right?"

"Wang Yan didn't use any tricks. He just pushed the ball away and dunked it on the spot. He was just competing with Kawhi Leonard for arm length!"

Generally speaking, there is no technical skill involved in the dunk.

It is generally called:
Aesthetics of violence!

Leonard, who was miserably blocked, still served the ball with a blank expression.

But inside, there was already a storm.

Leonard has never lost in such a confrontation.

Come back.

San Diego State University in the field.

The two guards performed a crazy two-man show on the outside.

However, the defensive pressure from Butler and Claude prevented them from getting any space.

Leonard can be said to be the best defensive player on the NCAA perimeter.

The best defensive team in the NCAA is undoubtedly Marquette.

Inside, there is Wang Yan's overwhelming force.

Butler and Claude were also entangled in a death spiral on the outside.

At last.

The high-intensity pressure forced the ball into Leonard's hands, and he faced Wang Yan with his back in the high position.

"Kawhi needs to respond to Wang Yan with an offense now!"

Kenny Smith just finished speaking.

With little time left on the offensive clock, Leonard began his back-to-the-basket attack.

Unfortunately.

Under the defense of Wang Yan's 2-meter wingspan.

No matter what Leonard did, he couldn't lock his vision on the basket in the end.

A buzzer-beating shot ended in a miss.

Hancock grabbed the rebound under the basket and immediately passed the ball to Wang Yan.

boom!
next second.

Wang Yan inserted a rocket and instantly promoted his counterattack conversion.

A dragon rushed into the front court at lightning speed.

Facing Leonard's defense.

Wang Yan kicked the ball with his right hand and raised his arm at the same time, and the basketball passed over Leonard's head.

This is Dwyane Wade's signature move.

Jump ball overhead loop!
of course.

This action happened to Wang Yan, who is 2 meters tall and has a wingspan of 10 meters.

More visual impact!

Fortunately, Leonard is worthy of being a top defender and still did not lose his position.

When Wang Yan was about to attack, he stretched out his long arms and jumped up to interfere.

Both of them jumped extremely high in the air with their arms stretched out at the same time.

Who will finish the winning goal in the air?
It arouses the expectations of more than 2 fans at the scene!

the answer is……

Wang Yan!

The lens can be seen clearly.

Wang Yan's height is still half a palm taller than Leonard.

and.

Wang Yan not only relied on the higher altitude, but also hovered in the air for one second.

After waiting for Leonard's body to land, Wang Yan shook his wrist.

Put the ball into the basket easily.

4:0
"WOOOOOOW"

The scene suddenly became noisy.

Although this ball did not complete a loud dunk.

But the visual impact is even more terrifying!
The two of them were competing in the air for length and the time they could hover in the air.

"This is truly a bloody competition of talent!"

In the commentary booth, Barkley exclaimed instantly.

"Wang Yan has displayed his talent suppression to the extreme!"

"Kawhi Leonard's defense is already extreme enough, but Wang Yan not only has a higher altitude, but also a longer air stay!"

"This is the importance of a man's length and control of time!"

(End of this chapter)