Volume One: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered!

Volume One: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered! Chapter Thirty-Eight: A Show of Force The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena, Donovan glanced at Noah's relaxed expression, then looked around. Everyone else seemed just as unconcerned about the upcoming game, so he reminded them, a little anxiously, "Coach Zhang warned us before the game that Florida's starting five are all extremely athletic. Fast breaks are one of their strongest scoring weapons."

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

Looking at the young Chinese man in front of him, Donovan suddenly felt a pang of envy.

Butler fans had to be familiar with this play. It was exactly like the one from the Bulldogs' second-round matchup against Kentucky University.

That was what set Florida's pick-and-roll apart from other teams'. Most teams built their pick-and-roll around a guard. The Bulldogs were a prime example: after the screen, Curry could choose how to attack.

At twenty-three, he had still been warming the bench for the Knicks, but Zhang Yu was already in charge of an NCAA team.

At twenty-three, he had still been warming the bench for the Knicks, but Zhang Yu was already in charge of an NCAA team.

"I'm afraid it'll be tough. Butler isn't a match for Florida." Zhang Yu's modest demeanor put Donovan much more at ease.

Butler's lineup featured Drew at center, Campbell at power forward, Mike Green at small forward, AJ Graves at shooting guard, and Curry at point guard.

A Cinderella team was still just a Cinderella team. Until they won the championship, most fans would look at Butler with scrutiny rather than truly support them.

It was 7:45 p.m. The game was about to begin, and the arena was already buzzing. Florida's fans had the overwhelming advantage in numbers and volume.

Curry paused while tying his shoes, then pulled the laces tight. He looked up. Ever since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. He simply didn't have enough natural talent.

"Mm... Which thing?"

A Cinderella team was still just a Cinderella team. Until they won the championship, most fans would look at Butler with scrutiny rather than truly support them.

Donovan then told his players to make their final preparations before heading to the scorer's table to shake hands with Zhang Yu.

Florida's starters were Noah at center, Horford at power forward, Brewer at small forward, Humphrey at shooting guard, and Taurian Green at point guard.

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

Both teams were starting their usual lineups.

Florida opened by giving the Bulldogs a show of force.

"I'm afraid it'll be tough. Butler isn't a match for Florida." Zhang Yu's modest demeanor put Donovan much more at ease.

Ever since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. He simply didn't have enough natural talent.

Then the players came onto the court. Drew and Noah took their places at center court, ready for the tip-off.

On Florida's bench, the players gathered in a circle as Donovan gave his final instructions: "Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together."

Donovan smiled politely, keeping his true thoughts to himself.

Butler's lineup featured Drew at center, Campbell at power forward, Mike Green at small forward, AJ Graves at shooting guard, and Curry at point guard.

Although Taurian Green was only 1.83 meters tall, he was exceptionally athletic. He took the ball and quickly brought it from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

Looking at the young Chinese man in front of him, Donovan suddenly felt a pang of envy.

But at Florida, Horford usually handled the ball near the top of the key after a pick-and-roll, making plays for his teammates. Taurian Green was more of an attacking weapon than a point guard.

Zhang Yu had warned them before the game that Florida's starting five were all extremely athletic. Fast breaks were one of their strongest scoring weapons.

Possession changed hands. The Bulldogs went on offense, with Curry bringing the ball upcourt. Taurian Green picked him up near midcourt, practically crowding him and giving him no room to shoot.

A Cinderella team was still just a Cinderella team. Until they won the championship, most fans would look at Butler with scrutiny rather than truly support them.

"Butler has only one offensive centerpiece: Stephen Curry. Taurian, Corey, you two take care of him. If we can contain him, we win. Remember, stay close to Curry on defense. He's deadly from three... Joakim, if he drives into the paint, you know what to do."

It was 7:45 p.m. The game was about to begin, and the arena was already buzzing. Florida's fans had the overwhelming advantage in numbers and volume.

Butler fans had to be familiar with this play. It was exactly like the one from the Bulldogs' second-round matchup against Kentucky University.

Florida's starters were Noah at center, Horford at power forward, Brewer at small forward, Humphrey at shooting guard, and Taurian Green at point guard.

On Florida's bench, the players gathered in a circle as Donovan gave his final instructions: Florida's starters were Noah at center, Horford at power forward, Brewer at small forward, Humphrey at shooting guard, and Taurian Green at point guard.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"They beat which schools along the way? Michigan State, led by Shannon Brown; North Carolina, with Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, and Reyshawn Terry; and finally UConn, led by Rudy Gay, Josh Boone, and Hilton! Which of those schools wasn't a powerhouse? And yet they all lost to George Mason!"

The two exchanged smiles, then parted. Zhang Yu strolled back to the bench.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Donovan looked pleased. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

Donovan looked pleased. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

"Coach, I know!"

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Mm... Which thing?"

"Coach, I know!"

Donovan nodded in satisfaction. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

The smiles faded from the players' faces as Donovan continued to stress his point:

Florida's starters were Noah at center, Horford at power forward, Brewer at small forward, Humphrey at shooting guard, and Taurian Green at point guard.

Florida's starters were Noah at center, Horford at power forward, Brewer at small forward, Humphrey at shooting guard, and Taurian Green at point guard.

Noah answered loudly, "Don't worry, Coach."

Butler fans had to be familiar with this play. It was exactly like the one from the Bulldogs' second-round matchup against Kentucky University.

Donovan looked pleased. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

Taurian Green was only 1.83 meters tall, but he was exceptionally athletic. He took the ball and quickly brought it from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

Florida's starters were Noah at center, Horford at power forward, Brewer at small forward, Humphrey at shooting guard, and Taurian Green at point guard.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Donovan looked pleased. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together."

Donovan smiled politely, keeping his true thoughts to himself.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

The smiles faded from the players' faces as Donovan continued to stress his point:

Butler's lineup featured Drew at center, Campbell at power forward, Mike Green at small forward, AJ Graves at shooting guard, and Curry at point guard.

The two exchanged smiles, then parted. Zhang Yu strolled back to the bench.

"Coach, I know!"

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Donovan nodded in satisfaction. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

Although Taurian Green was only 1.83 meters tall, he was exceptionally athletic. He took the ball and quickly brought it from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

Taurian Green looked up and surveyed the floor. Seeing no openings in the defense, he motioned for a screen. Horford immediately came up to the top of the key, setting a pick that left Curry behind him.

Donovan nodded in satisfaction. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

"Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together."

Donovan smiled politely, keeping his true thoughts to himself.

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

Donovan looked pleased. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

Taurian Green looked up and surveyed the floor. Seeing no openings in the defense, he motioned for a screen. Horford immediately came up to the top of the key, setting a pick that left Curry behind him.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

On Florida's bench, the players gathered in a circle as Donovan gave his final instructions: "Butler has only one offensive centerpiece: Stephen Curry. Taurian, Corey, you two take care of him. If we can contain him, we win. Remember, stay close to Curry on defense. He's deadly from three... Joakim, if he drives into the paint, you know what to do."

Taurian Green wasn't afraid of Curry getting past him. He had teammates ready to help on defense.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Butler's lineup featured Drew at center, Campbell at power forward, Mike Green at small forward, AJ Graves at shooting guard, and Curry at point guard.

Although Taurian Green was only 1.83 meters tall, he was exceptionally athletic. He took the ball and quickly brought it from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

Florida's starters were Noah at center, Horford at power forward, Brewer at small forward, Humphrey at shooting guard, and Taurian Green at point guard.

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Noah answered loudly, "Don't worry, Coach."

Taurian Green looked up and surveyed the floor. Seeing no openings in the defense, he motioned for a screen. Horford immediately came up to the top of the key, setting a pick that left Curry behind him.

Taurian Green wasn't afraid of Curry getting past him. He had teammates ready to help on defense.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

The referee blew his whistle and tossed the ball into the air. The game was officially underway!

Noah landed and let out a passionate roar, igniting the entire St. Louis arena. The cheers of more than ten thousand fans rang through the building for the first time since the game began!

Donovan nodded in satisfaction. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

The smiles faded from the players' faces as Donovan continued to stress his point:

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Taurian Green looked up and surveyed the floor. Seeing no openings in the defense, he motioned for a screen. Horford immediately came up to the top of the key, setting a pick that left Curry behind him.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

The referee blew his whistle and tossed the ball into the air. The game was officially underway!

Noah landed and let out a passionate roar, igniting the entire St. Louis arena. The cheers of more than ten thousand fans rang through the building for the first time since the game began!

"Four aces" in hand, he wouldn't fear even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!

Curry paused while tying his shoes, then pulled the laces tight. He looked up. Ever since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. He simply didn't have enough natural talent.

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

Donovan nodded in satisfaction. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Mm... Which thing?"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"There's one thing... I don't know if I can do it."

"Mm... Which thing?"

"There's one thing... I don't know if I can do it."

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

"There's one thing... I don't know if I can do it."

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

The two exchanged smiles, then parted. Zhang Yu strolled back to the bench.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

"Four aces" in hand, he wouldn't fear even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Mm... Which thing?"

"There's one thing... I don't know if I can do it."

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Mm... Which thing?"

The referee blew his whistle and tossed the ball into the air. The game was officially underway!

"Four aces" in hand, he wouldn't fear even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Noah landed and let out a passionate roar, igniting the entire St. Louis arena. The cheers of more than ten thousand fans rang through the building for the first time since the game began!

Donovan nodded in satisfaction. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Mm... Which thing?"

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

"There's one thing... I don't know if I can do it."

Noah answered loudly, "Don't worry, Coach."

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Coach, I know!"

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

Taurian Green looked up and surveyed the floor. Seeing no openings in the defense, he motioned for a screen. Horford immediately came up to the top of the key, setting a pick that left Curry behind him.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

"Four aces" in hand, he wouldn't fear even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Taurian Green wasn't afraid of Curry getting past him. He had teammates ready to help on defense.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Donovan looked pleased. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

"Mm... Which thing?"

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

Noah answered loudly, "Don't worry, Coach."

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

"Coach, I know!"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Florida opened by giving the Bulldogs a show of force.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Curry paused while tying his shoes, then pulled the laces tight. He looked up. Ever since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. He simply didn't have enough natural talent.

Florida's starters were Noah at center, Horford at power forward, Brewer at small forward, Humphrey at shooting guard, and Taurian Green at point guard.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Donovan looked pleased. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

"Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together."

Donovan smiled politely, keeping his true thoughts to himself.

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

"Coach, I know!"

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Four aces" in hand, he wouldn't fear even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!

Curry paused while tying his shoes, then pulled the laces tight. He looked up. Ever since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. He simply didn't have enough natural talent.

Taurian Green looked up and surveyed the floor. Seeing no openings in the defense, he motioned for a screen. Horford immediately came up to the top of the key, setting a pick that left Curry behind him.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together."

Donovan smiled politely, keeping his true thoughts to himself.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

"We can only hope," Zhang Yu replied modestly. "Butler isn't a match for Florida." Zhang Yu's modest demeanor put Donovan much more at ease.

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

Curry paused while tying his shoes, then pulled the laces tight. He looked up. Ever since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. He simply didn't have enough natural talent.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Coach, I know!"

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

Taurian Green looked up and surveyed the floor. Seeing no openings in the defense, he motioned for a screen. Horford immediately came up to the top of the key, setting a pick that left Curry behind him.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

"Mm... Which thing?"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Butler's lineup featured Drew at center, Campbell at power forward, Mike Green at small forward, AJ Graves at shooting guard, and Curry at point guard.

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Four aces" in hand, he wouldn't fear even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Mm... Which thing?"

"There's one thing... I don't know if I can do it."

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

At 7:45 p.m., the game was about to begin. The arena was already buzzing, and Florida's fans had the overwhelming advantage in numbers and volume.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Mm... Which thing?"

The referee blew his whistle and tossed the ball into the air. The game was officially underway!

"Four aces" in hand, he wouldn't fear even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Noah landed and let out a passionate roar, igniting the entire St. Louis arena. The cheers of more than ten thousand fans rang through the building for the first time since the game began!

Donovan nodded in satisfaction. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Mm... Which thing?"

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

"There's one thing... I don't know if I can do it."

Noah answered loudly, "Don't worry, Coach."

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Coach, I know!"

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

Taurian Green looked up and surveyed the floor. Seeing no openings in the defense, he motioned for a screen. Horford immediately came up to the top of the key, setting a pick that left Curry behind him.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

"Four aces" in hand, he wouldn't fear even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Taurian Green wasn't afraid of Curry getting past him. He had teammates ready to help on defense.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Donovan nodded in satisfaction. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

"Mm... Which thing?"

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

Noah answered loudly, "Don't worry, Coach."

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

"Coach, I know!"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Florida opened by giving the Bulldogs a show of force.

Taurian Green brought the ball around from the other side. Campbell stood ready at the free-throw line, but Taurian Green didn't try to drive. Instead, he passed to Horford.

"Don't let your guard down. Have you forgotten George Mason University last year? They made it all the way to the Final Four!"

Curry paused while tying his shoes, then pulled the laces tight. He looked up. Ever since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. He simply didn't have enough natural talent.

Florida's starters were Noah at center, Horford at power forward, Brewer at small forward, Humphrey at shooting guard, and Taurian Green at point guard.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

Donovan nodded in satisfaction. He knew his players would still underestimate Butler, but as long as they stayed focused, that was enough. He had absolute confidence in his team.

"Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together."

Donovan smiled politely, keeping his true thoughts to himself.

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

Horford took three quick steps, leaned into Drew, and dished the ball to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught it and leaped straight up, his right hand raised high as he slammed it home!

"Coach, I know!"

The arena had become a sea of light blue, with only a small patch of black standing out like a reef stubbornly holding its ground against towering waves.

The next afternoon, at the St. Louis arena.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Four aces" in hand, he wouldn't fear even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!

Curry paused while tying his shoes, then pulled the laces tight. He looked up. Ever since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. He simply didn't have enough natural talent.

Taurian Green looked up and surveyed the floor. Seeing no openings in the defense, he motioned for a screen. Horford immediately came up to the top of the key, setting a pick that left Curry behind him.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze determined.

"Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together."

Donovan smiled politely, keeping his true thoughts to himself.

The Bulldogs' players all looked relaxed. Only Curry sat there tying his shoes, his expression serious.

"Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu came over to Curry and leaned down to ask.

"We can only hope," Zhang Yu replied modestly. "Butler isn't a match for Florida." Zhang Yu's modest demeanor put Donovan much more at ease.