Chapter 128: Slam Dunk
The ball was actually slapped away first by Han Feng, who was five centimeters shorter than Meng Lang!
After Han Feng got to the ball, it fell into the hands of Lu Yiming from Jing Tian University.
Lu Yiming dribbled rapidly into Tiancheng Institute of Technology’s half and passed the ball to Peng Shuai, who had already run into the restricted area.
Facing the combined defense of Zhu Di and Sun Peng, the burly Peng Shuai leaped straight into the air and slammed the ball viciously through the hoop!
The game had been underway for only six seconds, yet Jing Tian University had already opened the scoring with a thunderous dunk.
“Jing Tian, Jing Tian, shaking heaven and earth!”
“Jing Tian, Jing Tian, shaking heaven and earth!”
The opening dunk ignited a wave of ecstatic cheers from Jing Tian University’s supporters in the stands.
“Although Peng Shuai has no real height advantage at center, his physical strength and explosiveness are both quite impressive!”
“It’s a shame he’s already accepted an offer from Qiji Club. Looks like we won’t have a chance.”
“An offer is only an offer. It still depends on the contract negotiations.”
“Ah, but the boss has set a limit on how much we can spend. We don’t get to make the decisions.”
“Exactly. You get what you pay for.”
In the eyes of these club scouts, the college players were nothing more than merchandise on a shelf, each with a price tag. As long as one was willing to pay, any kind of player could be bought.
On the sideline, Sun Peng inbounded the ball and tossed it to Zhou Xiaoshan, who had raised a hand for it.
Zhou Xiaoshan brought the ball up and organized the offense.
However, before he could even enter Jing Tian University’s half, the ball was stolen by Jing Tian’s starting point guard, Yu Xiaotian.
Yu Xiaotian sped down the court on the fast break and soon penetrated beneath Tiancheng Institute of Technology’s basket.
He made as though he intended to lay the ball in.
Meng Lang and Zhu Di rushed over and surrounded him.
Yu Xiaotian did not slow down. As his body continued forward, he suddenly swung the ball behind his back.
Lu Yiming, Jing Tian University’s starting power forward, was positioned directly behind him and caught the pass.
Meng Lang and Zhu Di were blocking Yu Xiaotian in front, while Sun Peng, Zhou Xiaoshan, and Geng Haoshi were all still out on the perimeter. Lu Yiming now stood completely unguarded.
After receiving the ball, Lu Yiming took two long strides toward the hoop, then leaped into the air with the ball in his hands.
Bang!
Another clean, decisive dunk!
“One Ming, one Ming, astonishing the world!”
“One Ming, one Ming, astonishing the world!”
Lu Yiming’s dunk provoked wave after wave of cheers and shouts from his supporters in the stands.
The game had been in progress for less than twelve seconds, yet Jing Tian University had already scored four points on two dunks.
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“What a brilliant feint—drawing attention one way and striking the other!”
“Yu Xiaotian truly lives up to his reputation as the strongest all-around point guard in college basketball!”
“From his lightning-fast steal, to the rapid counterattack, to drawing away both defenders, and finally passing to the teammate behind him—it was all executed in one seamless motion. Practically perfect!”
“Our Qiji Club absolutely must sign a talent like that.”
“Han Feng and Lu Yiming have already been poached by Feizhi Club. We have to secure all three of the remaining starters!”
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“Brother Zhu Di, hurry!”
Less than twelve seconds into the game, Jing Tian University had taken a four-point lead. Geng Haoshi urged Zhu Di to inbound quickly and raised his hand for the ball.
Once he received it, Geng Haoshi sprinted toward Jing Tian University’s half.
“So fast!”
Seeing the speed at which Geng Haoshi came dribbling toward him, Han Feng hurriedly settled into a defensive stance.
Against Han Feng’s defense, Geng Haoshi deftly employed the “fluttering butterfly steps” he had secretly learned from Wu Yan, the star player of Wuyan University of Technology. With a spinning dribble move, he successfully shook off Han Feng.
However, the moment Geng Haoshi dared to break through on Han Feng’s left, Yu Xiaotian suddenly appeared and stole the ball!
After Yu Xiaotian seized possession, Jing Tian University’s starting shooting guard, Zhang Li, immediately charged down the court toward Tiancheng Institute of Technology’s half.
Seeing Zhang Li surge ahead, Yu Xiaotian sent the ball sailing far down the court to him.
Sun Peng chased desperately from behind, but he was still a step too late.
Bang!
With a resounding crash, Zhang Li also slammed the ball through Tiancheng Institute of Technology’s hoop.
The timer showed that only twenty seconds had passed since the start of the game.
In those mere twenty seconds, Jing Tian University had completed three dunks and scored six points.
Did he really get past me? Han Feng wondered as he watched Geng Haoshi staring blankly at the scoreboard. He must be Tiancheng Institute of Technology’s star player.
Han Feng walked past each of his teammates on the court, signaling that they should pay closer attention to the short player on Tiancheng Institute of Technology’s side.
The game continued.
Geng Haoshi raised his hand for the ball again.
Sun Peng passed it out, and the moment Geng Haoshi received it, he took off at a sprint toward Jing Tian University’s half.
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Han Feng once again stepped in front of Geng Haoshi.
Geng Haoshi’s feet moved rapidly—sometimes left, sometimes right, sometimes dribbling quickly between his legs, sometimes leaning forward as he drove.
Even Han Feng, Jing Tian University’s undisputed ace, was unable to stop Geng Haoshi’s “fluttering butterfly steps.”
The moment Geng Haoshi got past Han Feng, Zhang Li suddenly appeared in front of him once more.
Zhang Li swung out an arm, attempting to knock the ball from Geng Haoshi’s hands again.
This time, however, Geng Haoshi was prepared. As Zhang Li’s arm came sweeping across, Geng Haoshi spun, carrying the ball past Zhang Li’s hand in a flash.
Without slowing, Geng Haoshi drove straight toward Jing Tian University’s basket.
At that moment, only Jing Tian University’s starting center, Peng Shuai, remained beneath the hoop.
Without the slightest hesitation, Geng Haoshi [switch to Geng Haoshi 20] leaped forcefully into the air with the ball.
Seeing Geng Haoshi rise with the ball, Peng Shuai jumped as well, driving his massive body into him.
Geng Haoshi’s body was forced backward in midair!
But Geng Haoshi [switch to Geng Haoshi 30] cradled the basketball in his right hand and brought it down toward the hoop with all his strength!
Bang!
The basketball slammed into Peng Shuai’s raised arm…
It was blocked!
Geng Haoshi crashed onto his back on the floor.
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“Choosing to dunk directly in front of Jing Tian University’s towering, powerfully built starting center, Peng Shuai—he’s certainly bold! What a pity…”
“Who is that short player from Tiancheng Institute of Technology? Why isn’t there any information about him on the player roster?”
“He must have only recently joined the university team, so his profile hasn’t been updated yet. What’s this—are you interested in him?”
“Didn’t you see him get past Han Feng twice in a row? That alone proves what he can do.”
“Still, he’s awfully…”
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“Senior!”
Li Shishi looked at Geng Haoshi, who was still lying on the floor, and could not help worrying.
At that moment, Geng Haoshi lay sprawled on the court, his eyes open as he stared blankly up at the high ceiling…