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The Tsinghua High School side, their head coach did not issue a foul command, but hoped their teammates could defend this ball down through tough defense…
After all, Zhuji Middle School only had the last 7 seconds of offensive time…
Therefore, Zhang Yun Song and Chen Lei did not commit a foul!
The first plan of the two was to prevent He Ximeng from receiving the ball, but it failed.
The second plan of the two was to disrupt He Ximeng's advance in the backcourt, and it would be even better if they could force He Ximeng to make a mistake, but it still failed.
The third plan of the two was to bury their heads and accelerate, to get past He Ximeng, and then re-organize a defensive line near the three-point line to block He Ximeng…
Tsinghua High School guessed that He Ximeng's first choice should be to attack the basket for two points, and the second choice would be to shoot from outside the three-point line to win the game with one shot…
As a result, He Ximeng unexpectedly chose to stop abruptly two steps beyond the three-point line, and then, under everyone's stunned gaze, he pulled up and shot…
With nearly two seconds left in the game, He Ximeng had enough time to advance to the three-point line before shooting, but to create a surprise effect, He Ximeng chose to shoot from an ultra-long distance…
This position, just one step closer than the logo circle, was considered an ultra-long distance even in the NBA…
In everyone's eyes, He Ximeng's choice this time was too risky! At such a distance, was there still a normal three-point shooting percentage?
It was simply disregarding the fate of Zhuji Middle School!
But only Cui Tian Ci knew that He Ximeng's shot this time was not a fluke!
During He Ximeng's solo practice, he had already extended his three-point shooting range from the normal three-point line to two steps beyond the three-point line! Within this area, He Ximeng had spent a lot of time and energy practicing his three-point shots. The original intention was not to use it in high school games, but as a last resort killer move on the NBA court!
When unguarded, He Ximeng's hit rate from two steps beyond the three-point line was definitely higher than shooting under Tsinghua High School's defense at a normal three-point line…
Whether it was the spectators in the stadium or the viewers in front of the television, they all stood up unconsciously the moment He Ximeng shot…
All attention was on the flying basketball…
Only He Ximeng was not watching the basketball. He turned around with his back to the flying basketball, smiled, spread his arms, and raised three fingers high…
Youth is not wild, it's a shame, boy, show off a bit!
The ball went in, the whistle blew, the game ended!
76:75, He Ximeng used an ultra-long three-pointer to kill the ten-time champion Tsinghua High School!
Cui Tian Ci was the first to react, roaring and rushing onto the court!
Zhang Tian Ai followed closely behind. This time, he was not pushed aside by other teammates. He pushed Cui Tian Ci aside and hugged He Ximeng, who was standing there with his arms spread, calmly showing off…
All the players from Zhuji Middle School rushed over and surrounded He Ximeng, celebrating this incredible victory…
"I really didn't expect Zhuji Middle School to actually defeat Tsinghua High School?"
"Do you think that number 4 player from Zhuji Middle School, his ultra-long three-pointer at the end, was it a fluke?"
"As far as I know, even in the current league, no one dares to confidently say that this distance is their regular shooting range, right?"
"It seems so… This makes things difficult… My choice was originally Tsinghua High School's number 14… because I thought Asian guards couldn't find their place on the court…"
"But this guard won! If nothing unexpected happens, he will be the MVP of this year's national competition, and our invitation letter is only for the MVP…"
"No need to remind me of the summit rules, let me go back to the hotel and re-watch the game footage of the two of them… If not, send their footage back to headquarters for the leaders to decide…"
In the stands, two employees from Nike had a disagreement over the invitation letter.
Compared to He Ximeng, who played guard, they were clearly more optimistic about Da Zhi, who played center!
But because He Ximeng's magical shot at the end defeated Da Zhi, not only snatching the championship trophy from Tsinghua High School but also snatching the MVP honor from Da Zhi! The MVP of the national competition finals was implicitly equated with the strongest high school student in the country by Nike… Nike selected the strongest high school students from high school leagues around the world to compete against the strongest high school students in North America in the United States… Generally, only one spot was given per country…
As the person in charge of the China group, the older foreigner left early, likely to discuss the list with his superior.
The younger foreigner remained, and as Nike's special representative, he would present prizes and bonuses to the top three teams in the national competition!
On the court, Zhuji Middle School had finished their celebrations and were shaking hands with Tsinghua High School!
Although Tsinghua High School had not yet emerged from the sorrow of their ten-year championship being ended, Da Zhi still showed a very magnanimous spirit. He not only congratulated Zhuji Middle School but also enthusiastically praised how beautiful He Ximeng's girlfriend was…
He Ximeng was stunned and immediately understood that Da Zhi had mistaken Zhang Tian Ai for his girlfriend. But it didn't matter, none of that was important.
He Ximeng did not dwell on these minor details. Instead, he eagerly asked Da Zhi if he had plans to play across the ocean!
Da Zhi was slightly surprised, as he had indeed been contacted by someone asking if he was willing to play across the ocean, but Da Zhi had not yet made up his mind.
"You received an invitation too?" Da Zhi asked back.
"Not yet… But I think it should be soon…"
"Aren't you worried about not being able to play there?"
"What's the use of worrying? If I can't play, I'll keep working hard! While I'm young, the earlier I go to play there, the more beneficial it will be for my future growth, believe me…"
After bidding farewell to He Ximeng, Da Zhi felt a strange feeling, as if He Ximeng wasn't here to ask him but to persuade him…
At the subsequent awards ceremony, as expected, He Ximeng defeated Da Zhi to become the MVP of this year's national competition finals!
At the same time, He Ximeng was also selected for the All-Tournament First Team, firmly occupying the position of best point guard.
Da Zhi defeated Da Yao to become the best center in the All-Tournament First Team.
Sun Jun was named best power forward, Li Nan was named best small forward, and Wang Shipeng was named best shooting guard.
Zhang Zhenpeng did not win the coveted MVP title, but he at least won the Rookie of the Year award!
In Zhang Zhenpeng's own words, he was only one step away from the title of the best high school student…
After the organizing committee presented the medals and trophies, Nike, as the sponsor, would separately present prizes and bonuses to the champion team…