Chapter 267: A Great Young Man (1/2)
Chapter 267: A Great Young Man
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The name of Alan Hampton was nothing new for the people. As the basketball and football champion of Virginia, Alan had been a star player in his high school years, so he deserved to be known by the public.
Actually, people were more impressed by his achievements in football. After all, the national sport of the United States was not basketball but football. The notoriety brought forth by football was much bigger than that of basketball. Moreover, Alan was regarded as the best quarterback of Virginia.
But now, when the name of Alan Hampton was mentioned, people would first think of that fight, which was sort of demonstrating the saying ”evil news rides fast, while good news baits later”.
The coaches shook their heads, when they got to know that brilliant player in the court was Alan Hampton. A lot of coaches dissolved their idea of selecting Alan on the spot. Alan's criminal record prevented the famous universities from offering him a scholarship, even though Alan was invincible on the court now.
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Coach Hyde opened his mouth slightly, because of his amazement.
What a surprise! Alan Hampton is so strong. His offensive game has gone far beyond the level of high school students. Even the university players couldn't stop him. This kind of sharp breakthrough could only be found in the NBA.
When Hyde was pondering all this, the assistant coach beside him reminded, ”Coach Hyde, it's been five minutes.”
”Five minutes?” Hyde had just remembered that Alan only got five minutes of show time.
Yes, it's time to take him out. Hyde was a little bit reluctant to do so. Alan's breakthrough was too amazing, so Hyde really wanted to enjoy it a little longer. At this moment, a staff member of the AP Center ran over in a hurry.
”Coach Hyde, Mr. Mills asked you to take Steve onto the court, assigning him to the opposing team of Hampton,” the staff member said.
”A confrontation between Steve and Hampton?” Coach Hyde looked towards the whereabouts of Mills, and happened to see Mills nodding to him, which meant that his command should be executed.
”OK, I will take Steve onto the court immediately.” Hyde nodded for agreement confirmation.
Coach Hyde could understand the plan of Mills. The confrontation between two ace players could promote the visually enjoyability of the match, especially if Alan and Steve were playing in the same position.
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”Look, the 'Son of New York' Steve enters the court!”
”Both Steve and Hampton are point guards. Now they are on two opposing teams, so a fierce confrontation between them will definitely be staged. Now the match is more enjoyable!”
”Showtime! It's time to test their real strength. Who could be stronger, the 'Son of New York' Steve or the 'Double Champion of Virginia' Hampton?”
”They should be the top two high school players in the eastern United States this year. Finally, they are confronting each other, and the winner will be the No.1 high school player of the eastern United States.”
”What a surprise! It's lucky for us to enjoy the competition for the No. 1 high school player of the eastern United States in the Adidas Training Camp.”
The spectators were whispering in the spectator area, while the coaches, scouts, and correspondents, who sat in the front row, were watching the two gifted players with wide eyes. These basketball professionals knew that to defeat the rookies easily, could not demonstrate the real skills, which could only be shown during the competition between high level players.
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Now Alan held the ball and prepared to attack. Steve hunched over and stared at Alan seriously.