I Came, I Saw, I Conquered!

Volume 1: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered! Chapter 38: A Show of Strength

The next afternoon, St. Louis Arena.

Donovan looked at Noah's relaxed expression and then around at everyone else, who also seemed unconcerned about the upcoming game. He couldn't help but remind them: "Zhang Yu warned us that Florida's starting five all have incredible athleticism, and fast breaks are their specialty."

The arena had become a sea of blue, with only a small black area, like a reef standing firm against a giant wave.

Horford drove for three steps, leaned into Drew, and then passed to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught the ball, sprang up from dry land, and raised his right hand high, like a torch burning the sky!

Looking at the young Chinese man before him, Donovan suddenly felt a pang of jealousy. Butler fans were surely familiar with this scene; it was exactly like their second-round game against Kentucky. This was what made Florida's pick-and-roll tactics different from other teams. Pick-and-rolls usually centered around the guards, with the Bulldogs being a prime example, where Curry could freely choose his offensive option after the screen. He was still a benchwarmer for the Knicks at twenty-three, yet Zhang Yu was already coaching an NCAA team. He was still a benchwarmer for the Knicks at twenty-three, yet Zhang Yu was already coaching an NCAA team.

"I'm afraid it will be difficult. Butler is no match for Florida." Zhang Yu's humble demeanor made Donovan feel much better.

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

Dark horses were just dark horses. Before winning a championship, most fans would scrutinize Butler rather than truly support them.

It was already 7:45 PM, and the game was about to start. The arena was buzzing with noise, and Florida's cheers were overwhelmingly dominant.

Curry paused his shoelace-tying, then tightened them forcefully. He looked up: Since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. His talent was simply lacking.

"Hmm... Which one?"

Dark horses were just dark horses. Before winning a championship, most fans would scrutinize Butler rather than truly support them.

Afterward, Donovan had his players make their final preparations. He walked to the scorer's table and shook hands with Zhang Yu.

Florida's lineup was center Noah, power forward Horford, small forward Brewer, shooting guard Humphrey, and point guard Taurian Green.

Horford drove for three steps, leaned into Drew, and then passed to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught the ball, sprang up from dry land, and raised his right hand high, like a torch burning the sky!

Both teams were starting their regular lineups. Florida immediately gave the Bulldogs a show of strength right from the start.

"I'm afraid it will be difficult. Butler is no match for Florida." Zhang Yu's humble demeanor made Donovan feel much better.

Since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. His talent was simply lacking.

Afterward, the players from both teams took the court. Drew and Noah stood at center court, ready for the tip-off.

On Florida's bench, the players formed a circle, listening to Donovan's final instructions: "Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together." Donovan smiled politely, not revealing his thoughts.

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

Although Taurian Green was only 1.83 meters tall, his athleticism was incredible. After receiving the ball, he quickly pushed it from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

Looking at the young Chinese man before him, Donovan suddenly felt a pang of jealousy. But at Florida, after a pick-and-roll, Horford would usually hold the ball at the high post for playmaking, and Taurian Green acted more like a slasher than a point guard.

Zhang Yu had warned them before the game that Florida's starting five all possessed exceptional athleticism, and fast breaks were their specialty.

On the next possession, the Bulldogs attacked. Curry dribbled the ball up court. Taurian Green came up to half-court and stayed almost glued to Curry, giving him no space to shoot.

Dark horses were just dark horses. Before winning a championship, most fans would scrutinize Butler rather than truly support them.

"Butler has only one core player, and that's Stephen Curry. Taurian, Corey, we'll leave him to you. As long as we can contain him, we'll win. Remember, guard Curry tightly; his three-pointers are very accurate... Joakim, if he breaks through to the inside, you know what to do."

It was already 7:45 PM, and the game was about to start. The arena was buzzing with noise, and Florida's cheers were overwhelmingly dominant.

Butler fans were surely familiar with this scene; it was exactly like their second-round game against Kentucky.

Florida's lineup was center Noah, power forward Horford, small forward Brewer, shooting guard Humphrey, and point guard Taurian Green.

On Florida's bench, the players formed a circle, listening to Donovan's final instructions:

Florida's lineup was center Noah, power forward Horford, small forward Brewer, shooting guard Humphrey, and point guard Taurian Green.

"Don't underestimate them. Have you forgotten about George Mason University last year? They made it to the Final Four!"

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

He was still a benchwarmer for the Knicks at twenty-three, yet Zhang Yu was already coaching an NCAA team.

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

Campbell wasn't paying attention and couldn't keep up. Horford drove past him, forcing Drew to come over for the defensive rotation. Although only a freshman, Curry, who grew up in NBA arenas, knew how to play the game and already showed a hint of leadership.

The referee blew his whistle, tossed the ball into the air, and the game officially began!

Afterward, the players from both teams took the court. Drew and Noah stood at center court, ready for the tip-off.

"Hmm... Which one?"

The Bulldogs players looked relaxed, but Curry sat there with a serious expression, tying his shoelaces.

"Who did they beat along the way? Michigan State led by Shannon Brown, North Carolina with Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, and Reyshawn Terry, and finally UConn with Rudy Gay, Josh Boone, and Hilton as their core! Which of these schools isn't a powerhouse? But they all lost to George Mason!"

The two men exchanged a smile, then parted ways. Zhang Yu leisurely strolled back to the bench.

Donovan looked at Noah's relaxed expression and then around at everyone else, who also seemed unconcerned about the upcoming game. He couldn't help but remind them:

Dark horses were just dark horses. Before winning a championship, most fans would scrutinize Butler rather than truly support them.

The Bulldogs players looked relaxed, but Curry sat there with a serious expression, tying his shoelaces.

"Don't underestimate them. Have you forgotten about George Mason University last year? They made it to the Final Four!"

"Beep--"

While Horford was assessing the situation, Curry quickly switched back with Campbell. But the moment they switched defensive assignments, Horford suddenly drove, dribbling towards the inside.

"Boss, I got it!"

The Bulldogs players looked relaxed, but Curry sat there with a serious expression, tying his shoelaces.

"Understood!" everyone shouted in unison.

Florida's lineup was center Noah, power forward Horford, small forward Brewer, shooting guard Humphrey, and point guard Taurian Green.

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

The players' smiles faded slightly as Donovan continued to emphasize: This was what made Florida's pick-and-roll tactics different from other teams. Pick-and-rolls usually centered around the guards, with the Bulldogs being a prime example, where Curry could freely choose his offensive option after the screen.

Both teams were starting their regular lineups.

"Who did they beat along the way? Michigan State led by Shannon Brown, North Carolina with Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, and Reyshawn Terry, and finally UConn with Rudy Gay, Josh Boone, and Hilton as their core! Which of these schools isn't a powerhouse? But they all lost to George Mason!"

"Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together." Donovan smiled politely, not revealing his thoughts.

Dark horses were just dark horses. Before winning a championship, most fans would scrutinize Butler rather than truly support them.

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

Although only a freshman, Curry, who grew up in NBA arenas, knew how to play the game and already showed a hint of leadership.

"You are capable of anything." Zhang Yu looked directly into Curry's eyes and said slowly.

Donovan looked at Noah's relaxed expression and then around at everyone else, who also seemed unconcerned about the upcoming game. He couldn't help but remind them:

"Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together." Donovan smiled politely, not revealing his thoughts.

Dark horses were just dark horses. Before winning a championship, most fans would scrutinize Butler rather than truly support them.

Horford drove for three steps, leaned into Drew, and then passed to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught the ball, sprang up from dry land, and raised his right hand high, like a torch burning the sky!

The two men exchanged a smile, then parted ways. Zhang Yu leisurely strolled back to the bench.

Butler fans were surely familiar with this scene; it was exactly like their second-round game against Kentucky.

Looking at the young Chinese man before him, Donovan suddenly felt a pang of jealousy.

Butler fans were surely familiar with this scene; it was exactly like their second-round game against Kentucky.

Donovan nodded with satisfaction. He knew his disciples might still underestimate Butler, but as long as they were focused, he had absolute confidence in the team's strength.

"Hmm... Which one?"

After landing, Noah let out a passionate roar, instantly igniting the entire St. Louis Arena. The cheers of tens of thousands of fans echoed through the stadium for the first time since the game began!

Butler fans were surely familiar with this scene; it was exactly like their second-round game against Kentucky.

The next afternoon, St. Louis Arena.

"With the 'Four Young Masters' in hand, I'm not afraid of even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!"

This time was no exception. The falling ball was tipped by Noah to Horford, who then passed it to Taurian Green.

Curry paused his shoelace-tying, then tightened them forcefully. He looked up: Since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. His talent was simply lacking.

"Beep--"

Curry took a deep breath and nodded with determination: "Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu walked up to Curry and leaned down to ask.

Afterward, Donovan had his players make their final preparations. He walked to the scorer's table and shook hands with Zhang Yu.

It was already 7:45 PM, and the game was about to start. The arena was buzzing with noise, and Florida's cheers were overwhelmingly dominant.

Campbell patted his head in self-reproach. Curry comforted him for a couple of sentences, and his mood recovered.

Dark horses were just dark horses. Before winning a championship, most fans would scrutinize Butler rather than truly support them.

Looking at the young Chinese man before him, Donovan suddenly felt a pang of jealousy.

"Don't underestimate them. Have you forgotten about George Mason University last year? They made it to the Final Four!"

Donovan nodded with satisfaction from the sidelines. This was the effect he wanted. As long as Curry was contained, Butler was not to be feared!

Donovan nodded with satisfaction from the sidelines. This was the effect he wanted. As long as Curry was contained, Butler was not to be feared!

Donovan nodded with satisfaction. He knew his disciples might still underestimate Butler, but as long as they were focused, he had absolute confidence in the team's strength.

He was still a benchwarmer for the Knicks at twenty-three, yet Zhang Yu was already coaching an NCAA team.

"You are capable of anything." Zhang Yu looked directly into Curry's eyes and said slowly.

Donovan looked at Noah's relaxed expression and then around at everyone else, who also seemed unconcerned about the upcoming game. He couldn't help but remind them: "Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together." Donovan smiled politely, not revealing his thoughts.

Dark horses were just dark horses. Before winning a championship, most fans would scrutinize Butler rather than truly support them.

Horford drove for three steps, leaned into Drew, and then passed to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught the ball, sprang up from dry land, and raised his right hand high, like a torch burning the sky!

"Understood!" everyone shouted in unison.

"Butler has only one core player, and that's Stephen Curry. Taurian, Corey, we'll leave him to you. As long as we can contain him, we'll win. Remember, guard Curry tightly; his three-pointers are very accurate... Joakim, if he breaks through to the inside, you know what to do."

Donovan nodded with satisfaction from the sidelines. This was the effect he wanted. As long as Curry was contained, Butler was not to be feared!

"I'm afraid it will be difficult. Butler is no match for Florida." Zhang Yu's humble demeanor made Donovan feel much better.

"With the 'Four Young Masters' in hand, I'm not afraid of even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!"

Campbell wasn't paying attention and couldn't keep up. Horford drove past him, forcing Drew to come over for the defensive rotation.

Taurian Green looked up to assess the situation. Seeing no gaps in the defense, he waved his hand. Horford immediately moved to the top of the arc to set a screen, blocking Curry behind him.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded with determination: Horford drove for three steps, leaned into Drew, and then passed to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught the ball, sprang up from dry land, and raised his right hand high, like a torch burning the sky!

The two men exchanged a smile, then parted ways. Zhang Yu leisurely strolled back to the bench.

On the next possession, the Bulldogs attacked. Curry dribbled the ball up court. Taurian Green came up to half-court and stayed almost glued to Curry, giving him no space to shoot.

Dark horses were just dark horses. Before winning a championship, most fans would scrutinize Butler rather than truly support them.

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

"Do you remember what I told you the day you came to try out for Butler?" Zhang Yu smiled.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded with determination: But at Florida, after a pick-and-roll, Horford would usually hold the ball at the high post for playmaking, and Taurian Green acted more like a slasher than a point guard.

Donovan nodded with satisfaction. He knew his disciples might still underestimate Butler, but as long as they were focused, he had absolute confidence in the team's strength.

Although Taurian Green was only 1.83 meters tall, his athleticism was incredible. After receiving the ball, he quickly pushed it from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

The Bulldogs players looked relaxed, but Curry sat there with a serious expression, tying his shoelaces.

"Hmm... Which one?"

The Bulldogs players looked relaxed, but Curry sat there with a serious expression, tying his shoelaces.

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

Florida immediately gave the Bulldogs a show of strength right from the start.

Although only a freshman, Curry, who grew up in NBA arenas, knew how to play the game and already showed a hint of leadership.

He was still a benchwarmer for the Knicks at twenty-three, yet Zhang Yu was already coaching an NCAA team.

"You are capable of anything." Zhang Yu looked directly into Curry's eyes and said slowly.

Donovan nodded with satisfaction. He knew his disciples might still underestimate Butler, but as long as they were focused, he had absolute confidence in the team's strength.

The next afternoon, St. Louis Arena.

"Beep--"

The Bulldogs players looked relaxed, but Curry sat there with a serious expression, tying his shoelaces.

"Don't underestimate them. Have you forgotten about George Mason University last year? They made it to the Final Four!"

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

Looking at the young Chinese man before him, Donovan suddenly felt a pang of jealousy.

Butler fans were surely familiar with this scene; it was exactly like their second-round game against Kentucky.

Campbell wasn't paying attention and couldn't keep up. Horford drove past him, forcing Drew to come over for the defensive rotation.

Taurian Green looked up to assess the situation. Seeing no gaps in the defense, he waved his hand. Horford immediately moved to the top of the arc to set a screen, blocking Curry behind him.

Although only a freshman, Curry, who grew up in NBA arenas, knew how to play the game and already showed a hint of leadership.

"Butler has only one core player, and that's Stephen Curry. Taurian, Corey, we'll leave him to you. As long as we can contain him, we'll win. Remember, guard Curry tightly; his three-pointers are very accurate... Joakim, if he breaks through to the inside, you know what to do."

Donovan nodded with satisfaction from the sidelines. This was the effect he wanted. As long as Curry was contained, Butler was not to be feared!

"I'm afraid it will be difficult. Butler is no match for Florida." Zhang Yu's humble demeanor made Donovan feel much better.

"With the 'Four Young Masters' in hand, I'm not afraid of even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!"

Campbell wasn't paying attention and couldn't keep up. Horford drove past him, forcing Drew to come over for the defensive rotation.

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

Florida immediately gave the Bulldogs a show of strength right from the start.

Although only a freshman, Curry, who grew up in NBA arenas, knew how to play the game and already showed a hint of leadership.

He was still a benchwarmer for the Knicks at twenty-three, yet Zhang Yu was already coaching an NCAA team.

"You are capable of anything." Zhang Yu looked directly into Curry's eyes and said slowly.

Donovan nodded with satisfaction. He knew his disciples might still underestimate Butler, but as long as they were focused, he had absolute confidence in the team's strength.

The next afternoon, St. Louis Arena.

"Beep--"

The players' smiles faded slightly as Donovan continued to emphasize:

Florida's lineup was center Noah, power forward Horford, small forward Brewer, shooting guard Humphrey, and point guard Taurian Green.

The Bulldogs had long been prepared, blocking their matchups one by one to prevent them from picking up the pace.

"I'm afraid it will be difficult. Butler is no match for Florida." Zhang Yu's humble demeanor made Donovan feel much better.

"Hmm... Which one?"

"Hmm... Which one?"

"You are capable of anything." Zhang Yu looked directly into Curry's eyes and said slowly.

Curry took a deep breath and nodded with determination: "Beep--"

The Bulldogs players looked relaxed, but Curry sat there with a serious expression, tying his shoelaces.

"Don't underestimate them. Have you forgotten about George Mason University last year? They made it to the Final Four!"

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

The referee blew his whistle, tossed the ball into the air, and the game officially began!

The Bulldogs had long been prepared, blocking their matchups one by one to prevent them from picking up the pace.

"Who did they beat along the way? Michigan State led by Shannon Brown, North Carolina with Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, and Reyshawn Terry, and finally UConn with Rudy Gay, Josh Boone, and Hilton as their core! Which of these schools isn't a powerhouse? But they all lost to George Mason!"

This was what made Florida's pick-and-roll tactics different from other teams. Pick-and-rolls usually centered around the guards, with the Bulldogs being a prime example, where Curry could freely choose his offensive option after the screen.

He was still a benchwarmer for the Knicks at twenty-three, yet Zhang Yu was already coaching an NCAA team.

Horford drove for three steps, leaned into Drew, and then passed to Noah on the other side of the basket. Noah caught the ball, sprang up from dry land, and raised his right hand high, like a torch burning the sky!

After landing, Noah let out a passionate roar, instantly igniting the entire St. Louis Arena. The cheers of tens of thousands of fans echoed through the stadium for the first time since the game began!

The players' smiles faded slightly as Donovan continued to emphasize:

Campbell patted his head in self-reproach. Curry comforted him for a couple of sentences, and his mood recovered.

This was what made Florida's pick-and-roll tactics different from other teams. Pick-and-rolls usually centered around the guards, with the Bulldogs being a prime example, where Curry could freely choose his offensive option after the screen.

The Bulldogs players looked relaxed, but Curry sat there with a serious expression, tying his shoelaces.

"Beep--"

After landing, Noah let out a passionate roar, instantly igniting the entire St. Louis Arena. The cheers of tens of thousands of fans echoed through the stadium for the first time since the game began!

Florida immediately gave the Bulldogs a show of strength right from the start.

"Coach Z, I hope we can put on a great game for the fans together." Donovan smiled politely, not revealing his thoughts.

Curry paused his shoelace-tying, then tightened them forcefully. He looked up: Since the tournament began, Drew hadn't won a single tip-off. His talent was simply lacking.

"Don't underestimate them. Have you forgotten about George Mason University last year? They made it to the Final Four!"

Campbell patted his head in self-reproach. Curry comforted him for a couple of sentences, and his mood recovered.

"Understood!" everyone shouted in unison.

Donovan nodded with satisfaction. He knew his disciples might still underestimate Butler, but as long as they were focused, he had absolute confidence in the team's strength.

Donovan nodded with satisfaction. He knew his disciples might still underestimate Butler, but as long as they were focused, he had absolute confidence in the team's strength.

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

"With the 'Four Young Masters' in hand, I'm not afraid of even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!"

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

Although only a freshman, Curry, who grew up in NBA arenas, knew how to play the game and already showed a hint of leadership.

Curry paused his shoelace-tying, then tightened them forcefully. He looked up: Although only a freshman, Curry, who grew up in NBA arenas, knew how to play the game and already showed a hint of leadership.

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

He was still a benchwarmer for the Knicks at twenty-three, yet Zhang Yu was already coaching an NCAA team.

The Bulldogs had long been prepared, blocking their matchups one by one to prevent them from picking up the pace.

While Horford was assessing the situation, Curry quickly switched back with Campbell. But the moment they switched defensive assignments, Horford suddenly drove, dribbling towards the inside.

On the next possession, the Bulldogs attacked. Curry dribbled the ball up court. Taurian Green came up to half-court and stayed almost glued to Curry, giving him no space to shoot.

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

"With the 'Four Young Masters' in hand, I'm not afraid of even Greg Oden, let alone Stephen Curry!"

This time was no exception. The falling ball was tipped by Noah to Horford, who then passed it to Taurian Green.

"Who did they beat along the way? Michigan State led by Shannon Brown, North Carolina with Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, and Reyshawn Terry, and finally UConn with Rudy Gay, Josh Boone, and Hilton as their core! Which of these schools isn't a powerhouse? But they all lost to George Mason!"

Taurian Green wasn't afraid of Curry breaking through successfully; his teammates were ready to help defend behind him.

The two men exchanged a smile, then parted ways. Zhang Yu leisurely strolled back to the bench.

While Horford was assessing the situation, Curry quickly switched back with Campbell. But the moment they switched defensive assignments, Horford suddenly drove, dribbling towards the inside.

Zhang Yu had warned them before the game that Florida's starting five all possessed exceptional athleticism, and fast breaks were their specialty.

After landing, Noah let out a passionate roar, instantly igniting the entire St. Louis Arena. The cheers of tens of thousands of fans echoed through the stadium for the first time since the game began!

Donovan nodded with satisfaction from the sidelines. This was the effect he wanted. As long as Curry was contained, Butler was not to be feared!

Donovan nodded with satisfaction from the sidelines. This was the effect he wanted. As long as Curry was contained, Butler was not to be feared!

On the next possession, the Bulldogs attacked. Curry dribbled the ball up court. Taurian Green came up to half-court and stayed almost glued to Curry, giving him no space to shoot.

Donovan looked at Noah's relaxed expression and then around at everyone else, who also seemed unconcerned about the upcoming game. He couldn't help but remind them: "Stephen, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu walked up to Curry and leaned down to ask.

Both teams were starting their regular lineups.