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The Cougars fans on the sidelines were celebrating; if they could upset the Wildcats in the semifinals, it would be big news.

After all, the Wildcats are widely considered the best team in the Southern Conference this season.

"Falling behind in the semifinals, this is 19-year-old Zhou Yi's first time participating in a tournament where the loser goes home. What will he do?"

The game was broadcast on a local Charlotte channel, with commentator Johnny's voice coming through the microphone.

This sports commentator, who has been doing commentary for thirty years, became a loyal fan of Zhou Yi after witnessing Zhou Yi's killer dunk against Kansas.

His tense tone revealed his concern for the Wildcats and Zhou Yi.

Meanwhile, the Wildcats fans watching on TV were also glued to their screens, praying that Curry's touch would return and that Zhou Yi could step up like he did against Duke University.

*Beep*—The referee blew the whistle, and both teams returned to the field. The Wildcats gained possession of the ball.

Cougars small forward Matt Sandberg was Zhou Yi's matchup in this game, and he is a member of the Southern Conference All-Second Team this season.

At this moment, he was the only Cougar player on the field who was extremely nervous.

Seeing Zhou Yi receive a pass from Curry, Sandberg quickly closed in.

As the starting small forward for the Southern League team, there's a saying that's circulating among everyone now.

If Zhou Yi chooses to shoot mid-range, the only thing you can do is stick close to him on defense.

There's no need to jump, because you can't even touch his wrist in the air.

No trash talk needed. If you do trash talk, the week will say "Nice try" to you after a dunk.

Sandberg strictly adhered to this rule, so during the match, he only gave Zhou Yi a polite smile and dared not say a word.

But those damn Cougar fans tried to provoke this prodigy, and he ended up paying the price.

Seeing Zhou Yi choose a mid-range shot, Sandberg immediately stuck close to him, but his overly aggressive defensive actions earned him a defensive foul.

"2+1, Wildcats' Wonder Boy seems angry, he's decided to settle this game himself."

Johnny's voice rang out on Charlotte TV.

With Zhou Yi making the penalty, the Wildcats finally took the lead for the first time in the game.

Zhou Yi, who usually plays the role of small forward for the Wildcats, is more often the team's finisher and the one who guards the opponent's offensive spearhead.

However, with Curry and the team currently struggling, he decided to become a ball hog and try to forcefully change the course of history.

Facing Sandberg, Zhou Yi ruthlessly destroyed this second-team small forward in the league.

On offense, Zhou Yi drives to the basket and shoots from outside; Sandberg simply can't stop him.

On the defensive end, Zhou Yi frequently provided help defense, covering for his Wildcats teammates' mispositions and gaps.

Since joining the Wildcats at the end of August, Zhou Yi has devoted most of his training efforts to physical confrontation training.

After nearly half a year of systematic training, Zhou Yi's physique has become more muscular, and his combat ability has been significantly improved.

On the basketball court, physical talent and physical strength are fundamental.

On the three-point line, through learning from Curry and training hard, Zhou Yi has also improved his three-point ability to the average level of the NCAA.

The Cougars' hot streak began to wane in the second half, while Zhou Yi took over the game decisively.

"Oh my god, Zhou's 40th point! He almost single-handedly carried the team's offense. With two minutes left in the game, the Wildcats are leading by five points."

Curry, who had a cold shooting night, finally regained his touch before the game ended.

With Curry hitting his second three-pointer of the game, the score difference widened to seven points.

The Cougars tried to mount a comeback before the game ended, but after Zhou Yi's two consecutive blocks, they had no choice but to swallow the bitter pill of defeat.

The referee blew the final whistle, and the Cougars players stood there dumbfounded.

They were just one second half away from victory, but the opposing team's number eight player forcibly took over the game.

The cheering Cougar fans had fallen silent, and as they watched Zhou Yi's figure, they felt shocked and frightened.

The Cougar fan who had mocked him during halftime was now sitting in the stands, clutching his face in regret.

"Zhou! With a brilliant performance of 42 points and five blocks, he forcefully dragged the Wildcats back from the brink of defeat, and they advanced to the stage of the tournament finals."

"This child is only 19 years old; his future is limitless!"

The day after their race against the Cougars, the Wildcats finally faced their final opponent.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Bobcats, a ten-time Southern Conference Championship team.

The game will be played at the Chattanooga Lynx's home arena, the Round House Arena in Chattanooga, which has a capacity of 10995.

As the final of the Southern Conference Championship, the game will be broadcast nationwide by ESPN, attracting a large number of fans and NBA teams.

According to the latest draft media predictions, Curry, after successfully transitioning to point guard, has reached the top five or even the top three in the lottery, thanks to the Wildcats' undefeated regular season record this season.

Zhou Yi has also firmly secured his place in the lottery draft, and there are even rumors that a certain team would give up a top-ten pick for him.

To get used to the venue, the Wildcats arrived in Chattanooga a day early.

In the hotel, Zhou Yi and Curry, as the two star players of the Wildcats, shared a room.

After taking a shower, Zhou Yi lay down in bed. Since discovering that he could access the system in his mind, the last trace of his worries had been eliminated.

Zhou Yi opened the system in his mind and started checking the online store.

With the announcement of honors such as a perfect regular season record and All-Star selection, Zhou Yi has accumulated nearly 500 exchange points.

With the accumulated exchange points, Zhou Yi had a new option after exchanging for Leonard's Hand Talent.

Hamilton's stamina talent: 550

As one of the NBA's most endurance-defining players, he was a court-endurance monster who could run until his tongue was spitting out.

Hamilton truly showcased this physical talent to its fullest extent during the 04 playoffs.

In the 04 Eastern Conference Finals, he took the stubborn Reggie Miller to the post-game meeting and admitted: "I can't handle him."

In the Finals, Hamilton drove Kobe, who was guarding him, to the brink of collapse, causing the offense to crumble.

After acquiring this talent, the system provides six months of training time, which is exactly six months from the end of March Madness to the start of the NBA regular season for Zhou Yi to train.

When the regular season begins, Zhou Yi will be able to better utilize this physical talent to level up, and the improvement in stamina will also enhance his current off-ball playing style.

After shutting down the system, Zhou Yi closed his eyes and prepared to sleep. Tomorrow was the tournament final against the Chattanooga Lynx.

"In the Southern Conference Championship semifinals, Zhou Yi's 42 points and five blocks propelled the ice-cold Wildcats into the finals. According to sources, several teams likely to get a top-ten draft pick are already closely monitoring this prodigy from China." — ESPN

"Sina Sports: At 9:00 AM Beijing time, Sina Sports will broadcast the NCAA Southern Conference Championship Finals featuring Zhou Yi, one of the Wildcats' star players. Zhou Yi may become the first Chinese player to perform at March Madness." — Sina Sports