Champion

"Timeout!" Head coach Roy Williams hurriedly called for a timeout. During the break, he looked at Goodwin and asked, "How is it? How does it feel to go up against a top-tier player?"

Goodwin pressed his lips together tightly, curled his lip, and clenched his fists so hard his nails dug into his palms. With a fierce look in his eyes, he stared at head coach Roy Williams and said, "It's not great, but I will beat him in the future!"

Hearing Goodwin's words, head coach Roy Williams couldn't help but laugh, and even his teammates chuckled.

The tense atmosphere vanished in an instant.

"What are you laughing at? Don't you believe me? I really will beat him in the future!" Goodwin couldn't help but emphasize again.

Head coach Roy Williams reached out and patted Goodwin on the shoulder, saying, "I believe in you, Goodwin." Head coach Roy Williams didn't know if Goodwin would be able to beat Carmelo Anthony in the future, but as a coach, he needed to give his player confidence at this very moment.

However, he truly hadn't expected that after being soundly defeated by Carmelo Anthony twice in a row, Goodwin's fighting spirit hadn't dimmed at all; instead, it had grown even stronger. For this, head coach Roy Williams had to give Goodwin credit.

Head coach Roy Williams continued, "Goodwin, I will keep you on the court for the next stretch. Although you can't help the team on the defensive end, I hope you can help the team on the offensive end."

Hearing head coach Roy Williams' words, Goodwin was stunned. He hadn't expected to remain on the court.

"Yes!" Goodwin responded loudly to head coach Roy Williams.

As long as I have the chance to shoot, I will not let head coach Roy Williams down.

Immediately, head coach Roy Williams picked up his tactical board to draw up offensive plays for his players and emphasized defensive tactics, especially the help-defense on Carmelo Anthony.

"Remember, you must not let Carmelo Anthony shoot as he pleases!"

"Yes!"

The timeout ended, and both teams returned to the court. University of Kansas inbounded the ball from the backcourt, passing it to Collison, who dribbled to the top of the arc.

On one side, Hinrich used a screen to run toward the left 45-degree angle.

Hinrich's movement drew the attention of Syracuse University, as Hinrich had just hit a mid-range jumper.

Just then, the University of Kansas's interior player ran toward the right corner to set a screen for Goodwin, who was stationed there.

With a thud, he blocked Carmelo Anthony solidly, and Goodwin took the opportunity to run toward the right 60-degree three-point line.

Collison delivered the ball immediately.

The ball arrived right as he reached his spot.

Catching the ball, Goodwin quickly jumped, hung in the air, and released!

"Swish." Under the gaze of all the fans in the arena, Goodwin's three-pointer pierced the net once again.

"Ahhhhh!" "Oooooo!" "Ahhhhh!" "Oooooo!" "Ahhhhh!" "Oooooo!"... In an instant, the University of Kansas fans in the arena erupted into a frenzy.

86:85

University of Kansas successfully took the lead.

"YES!" Goodwin turned around immediately and looked at head coach Roy Williams on the sidelines, as if to say: Coach, I didn't let you down.

Head coach Roy Williams was not stingy with his praise, giving Goodwin a thumbs-up. Well done, Goodwin!

Goodwin glanced in the direction of Carmelo Anthony, suppressing his urge to gloat, and thought to himself: The game isn't over yet, the game isn't over yet... He turned and ran back to play defense.

"His three-pointer is really accurate!" Carmelo Anthony muttered as he watched Goodwin's back. Just now, Carmelo Anthony had been a bit careless; during the University of Kansas's previous two possessions, Goodwin hadn't been involved, leading Carmelo Anthony to subconsciously believe the ball wouldn't be passed to him.

The reality, however, slapped him right in the face.

Syracuse University reorganized their offense, and the ball was once again passed into the hands of Carmelo Anthony.

The moment Carmelo Anthony caught the ball, the University of Kansas players began to crowd toward him.

Carmelo Anthony noticed this immediately and shoved his shoulder into Goodwin, who was in front of him.

With a thud, the massive impact forced Goodwin to involuntarily take a step and a half back.

The rest of the University of Kansas players were already on high alert, waiting for Carmelo Anthony to drive.

Just then, Carmelo Anthony chose to pass. With a flick of his wrist, he sent the ball to a teammate on the perimeter, who adjusted and took the shot.

"Clang." The crucial shot missed.

On the sidelines, the head coach of Syracuse University couldn't help but shake his head.

In truth, before Carmelo Anthony arrived, Syracuse University's basketball ability and talent weren't particularly outstanding. After Carmelo Anthony joined, he instantly upgraded the school team into one of the national powerhouses, even leading them all the way to the NCAA championship stage. It could be said that Carmelo Anthony carried the team here through his own efforts.

Unfortunately, at this very moment, the shortcomings of Syracuse University were exposed; at such a critical juncture, their other players couldn't step up.

"Ball, ball!" Seeing the ball bounce off the rim, Goodwin sprinted toward the frontcourt, shouting as he ran.

A stunned Carmelo Anthony immediately gave chase.

Collison, having just received the ball, didn't hesitate to throw it to Goodwin in the frontcourt.

The ball reached Goodwin smoothly.

Carmelo Anthony also used the time it took for Goodwin to catch the ball to close the gap. By the time Goodwin dribbled to the three-point line, Carmelo Anthony had already caught up.

Trying to fast break? No way!

But just then, Goodwin performed a move that shocked the entire arena. He gathered the ball and jumped up right where he stood.

Fans in the arena: ?

Head coach Roy Williams: ?

University of Kansas players:?

Even Carmelo Anthony, standing right before him, couldn't fathom Goodwin's actions. What are you doing!

He wouldn't possibly shoot a three-pointer from this position, at this time, would he?

Under Carmelo Anthony's incredulous gaze, Goodwin jumped, hung in the air, and released the three-pointer.

The moment Goodwin saw Carmelo Anthony, he made an instant decision: he was going to shoot a three-pointer, as that was all he had left now.

Go, my three-pointer!

The ball traced a beautiful arc through the air, and with a "swish," it pierced through the Brooklyn Nets, piercing the hearts of the Syracuse University players and fans alike.

Score!

With 1 minute and 16 seconds left in overtime, Goodwin completed a three-pointer off a fast break, helping his team take a 4-point lead in one fell swoop.

89:85

"Ahhh!" Goodwin shouted excitedly with his hands raised high. The University of Kansas players on the court rushed over to hug him, with Collison even ruffling Goodwin's hair repeatedly.

Carmelo Anthony stared blankly at the celebrating University of Kansas players; at this very moment, he felt the championship drifting further and further away from him.

"Timeout!" The Syracuse University head coach called for a timeout to set up a three-point play for one last desperate attempt.

Syracuse University successfully executed the three-point play, but unfortunately, it missed. A "clang" shattered Syracuse University's final hope.

Each offensive possession in the NCAA is 30 seconds.

The University of Kansas secured the rebound and began to run down the clock.

Left with no choice, Syracuse University had to send the University of Kansas players to the free-throw line.

Standing at the free-throw line, Hinrich took a deep breath before taking his shots.

"Swish." "Swish." Both free throws were good, extending the lead to 6 points.

There were only 38 seconds remaining!

The outcome was decided!

However, Syracuse University still didn't give up, continuing to attempt three-pointers, but unfortunately, they still couldn't find the mark; even the Goddess of Luck had abandoned them.

As the time ticked down, until it reached 0.

The 2003 NCAA champion was born, and they were the University of Kansas!