West Germany said: "This is a cruel schedule and the players need to adjust themselves."

"But this will also bring us another benefit, that is, we will not have too many scary games in the middle of the schedule, so we can accumulate energy for the following games in advance."

Alford nodded. This was indeed a blessing in misfortune. After all, in the last Los Angeles Derby, the USC team was also a strong team with 13 wins and 2 losses.

“It’s definitely going to be a very thrilling game.”

.......

January 1st.

The competition within the division officially begins!

Pauley Pavilion Arena!

Half an hour before the game started, the entire arena was already packed with enthusiastic fans and media reporters.

All UCLA players and coaching staff were interviewed by media reporters, and Zhang Jun, who had been interviewed once, was no exception.

"UCLA has had the most fantastic 15-game winning streak in the past decade. How long do you think the team's winning streak will continue?"

Before the interview, assistant coach West Germany had already reminded Zhang Jun how he would answer the interviews with reporters later.

To put it simply, praise the government more, praise the earth, praise your school coaches, especially the assistant coaches, praise everything you can think of.

Don't just answer one question when someone asks you three questions during an interview. Be enthusiastic and proactive, talk about your strengths, and most importantly, give people a feeling of being humble, low-key, and trustworthy.

"It will last forever." Zhang Jun said seriously.

The reporter who was interviewing opened his mouth slightly, and he couldn't believe that this sentence was said by the young man in front of him.

Even players who were arrogant and domineering in college would choose to remain low-key and try to be as gentle as possible when being interviewed before the draft.

This guy is really good, he is so special when he comes up.

"Um...what does this mean? Can I take it that you are challenging all the schools in the Parker Twelve League?"

Zhang Jun naturally heard that the reporter in front of him deliberately laid a verbal trap for him.

If he nods and admits it now, he will undoubtedly declare war on other schools in the Parker Twelve League in front of everyone.

If he denies this now, he will naturally be reported by this reporter. There is a weakling without eggs at UCLA who immediately shrank his head when he heard the name of the Parker Twelve League.

Shrink your head? It is impossible to shrink your head again in this life.

Zhang Jun took the microphone, faced the camera with a smile and said: "Yes, I am declaring war on all the teams in the Parker Twelve League."

"Either you will be beaten to death by UCLA in the intra-district competition, or you will be beaten to death by us. You will never have a second choice."

West Germany, who was also being interviewed on the side, heard Zhang Jun's remarks and couldn't help but slap his head on the head.

I asked you to praise the teaching assistant. What the hell are you talking about?

Alford smiled and turned his head away. He discovered another characteristic of Zhang Jun, his bloody nature. He didn't have to worry about Zhang Jun's remarks making UCLA enemies on all sides.

"The competition in the competition area is a real swordsmanship. Zhang Jun will not be afraid of the opponent because of his strength. If he is weak and retreats, he will be despised by the opponent."

"Basketball is a game of courage."

The Pauley Pavilion is buzzing with people!

Captain Aaron Afflalo gathered all his teammates in front of him.

"Guys, this is the step that determines our destiny and our youth. From this game onwards we will risk everything to fight for it."

"Do not abandon, do not give up!"

"UCLA Bruins, charge forward!"

Stanford University.

The Lopez brothers looked at the opposite team eagerly.

"Brother, UCLA is not a weak team. It reached the NCAA Finals last season and is making a comeback this season."

"The fighting spirit is very high."

Lopez clenched his fists and said, "Then let them die miserably under the iron heel of the Lopez brothers."

"Be careful with the fastest first step in California on the opposite side. He will attack us frequently."

Little Lopez smiled and said, "I'm ready!"

The whistle sounded.

The referee walked near the midline, signaled the players on both sides to get closer, and then threw the ball into the sky.

"The game begins!!"

"The first game in the NCAA division, UCLA Bruins versus Stanford!"

boom!

Lopez jumped high and hit the ball from Alfred Abaya's head into the backcourt.

Stanford gets the offensive ball.

They gave the first round of offense to Lopez inside.

Love tried his best to push the opponent out of the paint, and Lopez opened the way with his iron elbow. He put a hidden elbow on Love's nose and scored an easy layup.

"Nice turn, nice move, Stanford scored the first goal of the game."

Love was hit with an elbow on the nose and was very sore.

Alfred Abaya patted him when he was serving, telling Love to cheer up.

Switch offense.

UCLA played a hand-off tactic on the outside where Zhang Jun lifted the ball up to catch the ball.

Stanford University's shooting guard Alonso Alpha and small forward Yinwen Kuszak directly stepped up on both lines, forming a double-team as soon as Zhang Jun received the ball.

Zhang Jun was forced to take the ball out. Darren Collison got a three-point opportunity and was about to attack. Lopez Jr. on the inside took turns to help defend. At the same time, small forward Yinwen Kuzzak immediately returned to defend. restricted area.

UCLA's offense was blocked.

Zhang Jun faked a reverse run at the top of the arc and raised the ball again. At this moment, he had reached the midline logo, too far away from the basket.

Moreover, Stanford point guard Orson Farmer once again let go of his defender and double-teamed Zhang Jun in advance.

Defended again!

"This defensive cooperation is so tacit."

Alford stood up nervously.

In the first round, Zhang Jun faced a huge challenge on the defensive end. UCLA's offense was blocked. At this time, there were only two ways to solve the current predicament.

First, other players can seize the short-term offensive opportunities that leaked out after Zhang Jun was double-teamed. Second, Zhang Jun continued to attack the basket and score under pressure under such a high-intensity defense. This would also force Stanford to further shrink and give the opponent a chance to score. UCLA perimeter players create more scoring opportunities.

call!

Zhang Jun once again passed the ball to Mbah a Moute, who took a decisive shot from beyond the three-point line.

Duang!

The iron is struck!

"UCLA has two players who are extremely accurate outside shooters, Darren Collison and Kevin Love. As long as these two don't get a chance to shoot from outside the three-point line, Stanford can completely double-team Zhang Jun and let Zhang Jun go crazy. They shoot."

On the court.

Lopez quickly got down low and scored with a tough one-on-one attack on Alfred Abaya.

The twin towers inside Stanford University are one on the left and one on the right. They completely treat the UCLA restricted area as their own back garden, and they can do whatever they want.

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