Tactical Status

"But what?" Tang Tian asked, though he already knew and could only pretend otherwise.

"It's just... there are some scenes that are quite challenging, so I'm still hesitating," Olson continued.

"Nudity?" Tang Tian asked tentatively.

Olson nodded.

"Alright, actually, what I said last time was just me talking nonsense. I think you shouldn't act in that kind of movie," Tang Tian added. He had been wondering why Olson was different from his memories, and if it was because of his words, it would be quite amusing.

"Huh?" Olson didn't react immediately.

"Look, you don't lack money, right? Acting in movies is all about making money. So with so many movies out there, there's no need to try this kind of film. There are many films with a big contrast. Playing a witch in a fantasy movie would be good too," Tang Tian persuaded earnestly, not wanting to ruin the innocent girl he had just met.

"I..." Olson stopped, wanting to say more. She had her own hidden difficulties, but the reasons weren't suitable to tell Tang Tian, at least not now.

"Hm?"

"I'll think about it again," Olson finally changed her words.

"Yes, you must consider it carefully. Actually, like I just said, the family drama we watched earlier was also very good," Tang Tian said with a smile.

"Oh, right. For that movie, Double-Sided Martha, before you decide whether to act in it, it would be convenient if you could tell me in advance," he reminded her.

"Okay, I will," Olson felt the concern in Tang Tian's words and nodded with a smile.

After leaving the cinema, Olson drove Tang Tian back to UConn and then headed home.

Watching Olson leave, Tang Tian let out a long sigh.

After a few encounters, he felt that Olson was a really good person with a great personality. If she really went on to act in those R-rated movies like in his past life, it would truly be unsuitable.

Back in the dorm, Tang Tian temporarily put Olson's matter aside. He was thinking more about how to earn more gold coins and how to help UConn achieve better results in the league.

On the second day of training, Cahoon laid out the tactical deployment for the next game against Georgetown.

Most of it was the same as previous games. The only difference was that because Tang Tian was starting, Cahoon had designed a few tactical plays for him.

When he was a substitute, his tactical plays were basically just one: set a pick and roll for Walker, then take a corner three-pointer.

But now, Cahoon had designed more complex plays for him, such as an off-ball pick and roll leading to a corner three-pointer, or directly running around a teammate's screen to the corner or the 45-degree three-point line.

It was clear that this was an upgrade to his tactical status.

Previously, his and Walker's plays were just auxiliary. However, in Cahoon's new tactical plays, some were even designed with him as the finishing point.

This was a significant change.

"Tang, these plays need to be practiced repeatedly during training. They might not be ready for the next game, but I hope you can get familiar with them as soon as possible," Cahoon said to Tang Tian alone at the end.

Tang Tian nodded. Stamina needed time to accumulate, and that wouldn't come quickly. But for tactics, he should be able to adapt easily.

After Cahoon finished setting up the tactics, he let Ollie lead the team in practice and went to sit on the sidelines to rest.

After all, he was an older man; his energy levels were nowhere comparable to when he was young.

Ollie started by practicing the new tactics.

"Jeremy, pay attention to your positioning. After setting the screen, immediately get back to the top of the arc!"

"Alex, after you screen, roll to the basket. Yes, quickly! You need to draw the opponent's defensive attention!"

"Kemba, pass the ball a little faster!"

Ollie's shouts echoed in the training gym. Because they were new tactics, the players made some mistakes in their positioning, which was entirely expected.

However, after watching for a while, Cahoon, who had been conserving his energy,'s eyes lit up, and he looked towards Tang Tian on the court.

Ollie's new tactical training lasted for a full hour. The players, who were making frequent mistakes at the beginning, were basically able to run the plays correctly by the end.

But Tang Tian, the core of these tactics, didn't make a single mistake from the first run-through to the end!

This was almost unbelievable.

No matter how high a person's Basketball IQ was, it was impossible to run new tactics without making a single mistake.

Had Tang Tian practiced these tactics before?

Impossible. He was only 18 years old and had been a ball boy before joining the team.

He couldn't find the answer, just like he couldn't understand why Tang Tian, who had a three-point shot, didn't shoot it before.

But at his age, he didn't dwell on things he couldn't figure out. Anyway, if Tang Tian was quick to pick up tactics, it was the best possible outcome for him.

They hadn't managed to crack the tough nut that was Georgetown last time. To win this time, they would definitely need some new tricks.

After five days of training, because Tang Tian's tactical positioning was much better than expected, these new plays had already shown some promising results, which boosted the team's confidence for the upcoming game.

That evening, the school gymnasium was filled with spectators early on. The fans were eagerly anticipating this game.

Last time, Georgetown, led by Monroe, had crushed UConn. This time, playing at home, it was their turn for revenge.

What made them even more excited was the news released by the campus media before the game that Tang Tian would be starting. This further heightened their anticipation for the game.

When the UConn players came out of the locker room, they could feel the exceptionally fiery atmosphere that night. Fans were waving their pre-prepared cheering signs all over the court, and some even unfurled banners that read "Defeat Georgetown."

This enthusiasm is completely understandable.

Besides being routed by their opponents before, there was another reason: Georgetown University's historical standing was similar to UConn's, and as they were both in the Big East Conference, there was no shortage of animosity between the two teams.

In 1984, Georgetown University, led by "The Big Man" Patrick Ewing, won the NCAA championship that year. Afterward, they produced NBA superstars like Alonzo Mourning and Allen Iverson.

In addition, they were one of the few teams in the NCAA that ran the Princeton Offense.

This tactic required them to have an outstanding big man, like Ewing in the early days, Mutombo later, then Mourning, and now Monroe, all of whom were such players.

UConn's interior defense hasn't improved, which will make it very difficult for them to deal with Monroe. However, the fans now have immense faith in their team because they had previously achieved an eight-game winning streak and, just a few days ago, had routed Providence College, the second-ranked team in the league!

Defeating Georgetown and securing a nine-game winning streak was their greatest expectation!