Shoyo Was Easier to Deal With Than Shohoku (2)

Sento took the lead!

He shrugged, a helpless smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "That's hard to say. You have way too much confidence in me, don't you?"

"If you don't want to be substituted out."

Shitong continued along with his words, his tone half-joking and half-warning, yet there was not the slightest hint of humor in his eyes.

Hearing that, Sendoh completely lost any desire to tease. He could only smile helplessly. "Alright, alright. I'll do my best."

Shitong then turned to Koshino Hiroaki.

"Shoyo's number six is very good at guarding the perimeter, but there's nothing particularly outstanding about the rest of his game."

"Your job in this match isn't to score. Just keep him tied down and don't let him support the other positions."

"Understand?"

Yueye Hongming immediately nodded, a clear objective forming in his mind.

Compared to figuring out how to score, focusing on containing someone suited his style far better.

After assigning everyone their tasks,

Chi Tong spoke directly.

"Mm, that's it."

"Huh?"

Sento was the first to show a puzzled expression, unable to stop himself from asking,

"That's all?"

He had assumed that against a Final Four team like Shoyo, Chi Tong would break down a host of detailed offensive and defensive tactics like he had against Shohoku. He had not expected things to be this simple.

Chi Tong looked at him and spoke calmly.

"Mm. Do you have anything else to add?"

Sendoh shook his head, but he still could not help voicing the doubt in his heart.

"Nothing to add. I'm just a little surprised."

"This arrangement is rather unexpected."

"Do you think it's too simple?"

Chi Tong saw straight through his thoughts.

Sento nodded noncommittally.

"A little. Shoyo isn't an ordinary team, after all. Isn't this arrangement a bit