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Zhou Yi and his teammates walked off the field and onto the bench. Zhou Yi took the towel handed to him by Eze and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Coach K's Duke University team was far more difficult to deal with than Zhou Yi had imagined.

"Hey guys, you're awesome, I'm so proud of you."

Veteran coach McGillop stood in front of the bench, tapping his tactical board as he spoke to the Wildcats players, his tone full of encouragement.

"We've fought to the last round, and we're just two points away from that damn win. We only need one more goal to force overtime."

"If we make the three-pointer, we can go back to Davidson with the victory. Every one of you is a hero in this game."

The old coach looked at Zhou Yi and Curry as he spoke.

The two played almost the entire game, ignoring the boos from the crowd, and combined for 58 points, with Zhou Yi scoring 30 and Curry 28.

This was a highly anticipated match that garnered nationwide attention. Facing the formidable Duke University, Curry and Zhou Yi gave it their all.

Now they only need the last three points to win that damn victory.

"Let's devise a tactic..." The old coach scribbled on the tactical board, looking at Zhou Yi and Curry as he spoke.

"This ball is yours, we're going to hit a three-pointer to seal the victory."

......

The referee blew the whistle again, and both teams re-entered the field.

The basketball was passed to Curry, but Coach K did not change his defensive strategy just because it was the last second.

He trusted his players, so he continued to implement a full-court marking defensive strategy.

Curry's ball control was very steady. Despite Noel's harassment, Curry dribbled the ball up the court.

The basketball was handed to Zhou Yi, while the Wildcats' two big men began setting screens for Curry at the top of the key.

Henderson pressed himself close to Zhou Yi, waving his hands in an attempt to distract Zhou Yi from his vision.

Davidson Wildcats' game-winning shot!

Should we hand it to this yellow-skinned kid? Or to Curry, who's incredibly accurate from three-point range?

Henderson looked at the boy in front of him, trying to guess his next move from the boy's eyes.

In this game, under Zhou Yi's relentless pressure, Henderson lost his usual brilliance and only scored 15 points.

This top-ten draft prospect tried to stifle the wonderkid's performance in the final 35 seconds of the game, seeking a fitting conclusion to his own losing streak.

The Wildcats' interior players were already in position, and Curry began moving around the court, with Noel following closely behind.

All the cameras were focused on Curry, and in the ESPN broadcast room, the four-person panel of guests stopped arguing that had lasted all game.

The scouts and agents sitting in the stands stared wide-eyed at everything happening on the field.

The Duke fans throughout the arena were chanting in unison, their slogans echoing each other.

"Defense! Defense!"

In front of the nationally televised television, countless American families stopped what they were doing, gathered around the set, and held their heads in anticipation of the impending game-winning moment.

McGillop, who was setting up tactics on the sidelines, was watching the game intently. The veteran coach had given his all in this match, and now his hopes were pinned on the players on the field.

Zhou Yi made a move, passing the basketball directly to Curry, who had made a slight movement and circled around to the three-point line.

All eyes on the court were on Curry, and the chance to win the game was in his hands.

Noel had already pounced on him. No one could ignore Curry's three-pointer. Although this future three-point king was only a junior in college, his 43.6% three-point shooting percentage was undoubtedly the most lethal weapon in the NCAA right now.

Curry received the pass, stood at the three-point line and shot, the basketball flying over Noel's hand towards the basket, drawing a beautiful arc.

After Zhou Yi passed the three-pointer to Curry, he kept a close eye on Curry's shot.

A flashback to Curry's past training routines appeared; the arc was straight, but it didn't resemble the angle at which a shot would go into the basket.

All the noise in the arena had stopped, and all the Duke fans had stood up, watching this scene with bated breath.

Even the most timid Duke fans covered their eyes, fearing they might witness the game-winning shot.

The basketball, flying towards the basket, hit the rim and bounced high into the air.

"No!"

On the Wildcats' bench, the players covered their heads and gasped as the basketball bounced out of control, while coach McGillop dropped his tactical board to the ground.

Just when the Wildcats were in despair, the red figure of number eight reappeared.

Zhou Yi grabbed the rebound in mid-air, and then, under the watchful eyes of the entire arena, he tossed the basketball toward Curry at the three-point line the instant he landed.

The basketball flew towards Curry like a cannonball.

Catch the ball, jump, and shoot a three-pointer. This time, God has smiled upon the Davidson Wildcats once again.

The Duke fans in the arena let out a collective sigh of sorrow. Their cheers, which had lasted all game, came to an abrupt halt at this moment, and cries came from the stands.

The Duke University players stood there dumbfounded, watching everything unfold.

The only cheer in the entire arena came from the Wildcats, whose teammates rushed onto the court like madmen and lifted Curry and Zhou Yi high into the air.

Victory belongs to the Wildcats.

......

After the game, Zhou Yi and Curry did not attend the press conference. They just wanted to go back to the hotel and get a good night's sleep to relieve their fatigue.

Zhou Yi was awakened from his sweet dream by a phone call the next morning, and he woke up groggily.

"Hey Zhou, check today's draft predictions, you're on the list!"

Before Lovedale could finish speaking, Zhou Yi hung up the phone and quickly connected to the hotel's Wi-Fi on his phone.

DraftExpress drafting website placed Zhou Yi directly in the first round of the draft, at number 30.

ESPN's draft predictions placed Zhou Yi at number 20 in the first round, and renowned commentator Smith became a huge fan of Zhou on social media, writing the following.

"I can't put words into words how amazing Zhou is. Although he has only played two regular season games in the NCAA, his performance and talent are enough to put him directly into the top 20 of the first round. If I were to rank him, I think Zhou has the ability to be in the top three of the first round or even the number one pick."

Renowned draft expert Chad Ford said, "Zhou is undoubtedly a shining star. The talent he has shown so far is enough to put him in the first round of the draft. The only thing to be wary of is that his NCAA season has only just begun."

He still has a long way to go. His performance in the upcoming matches will determine whether he reaches the top 30 in the first round or goes straight to the green room.

While established draft websites like NBADraftnet have differing opinions on Zhou Yi's draft position, they have all published articles affirming that Zhou Yi has the ability to enter the first round.

The video of the Wildcats' game against Duke University has also been uploaded to various video websites.

The video's cover features a photo of Zhou Yi catching the final rebound in mid-air. The cameras captured this historic moment, and countless American fans commented below.

"Shit, has this Chinese kid gone mad?!"

"He's terrifying! His performance reminds me of Jordan!"

"I can't believe this is a Chinese player."

Zhou Yi quietly turned off his phone and left the comments section. He knew that at this moment, his NBA career was fully underway.